spynappels Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hi Guys, Finally got myself sorted and got the application in for a .22 air rifle. Now to wait and see how long it takes to go through. Does anybody know who the FEO for Newry is and what he/she is like? Thanks, Stefan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 You probably won't get a visit from an FEO for an air rifle but be prepared for a long wait. It can take up to twenty five weeks for a first time application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 as dazza says proably be a long wait although ive heard that 1st time aplicants and renewals are meant to be dealt with in about 12 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 yeah there meant to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spynappels Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 12 weeks? Some chance! But never mind, I've waited this long so what's another 6 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 currently working on decembers and thats the start of the month :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 currently working on decembers and thats the start of the month :blink: probably December 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spynappels Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Got my acknowledgement throught today. I was told not to expect it for about three weeks, so just over a week is not too bad. Just carry on counting now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spynappels Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Ok, just an update. After approaching my MLA with a letter from my landowner asking if there was any way my application could be speeded up, as his newly sown wheat was already taking a battering, I had my FEO call to see me on Thursday. She was in the house for about 4 1/2 minutes, asked me 4 questions, asked to see where I'm putting the cabinet and that was it. She said it would probably take 2 weeks for the provisional grant and then she'd have to come and check the cabinet, but hopefully It'll not be too long now. Three months yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 after his feo visit i know a bloke who waited near 5 months for his air rifle.it`s a long drawn out process.if you get it in a couple of months you will be lucky.the feo will email your checks through to lisnasharragh.it`s here the problem lies. understaffed and no one has a clue.mass back up of paper work.keep the pressure on from your mla/mp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spynappels Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Result! Picked up my FAC in Lisnasharragh today and went straight to Tannyoky Guns to pick up rifle. Put about 100 pellets through it over open sights to get used to it and I love the balance of the gun. Was hitting most of what I aimed at at about 35yds over opens, so I'm looking forward to what it will do with a scope. I've put my Hawke MAP 6 x 40 on it but not been able to shoot any pellets with the scope on. I'm just a little bit happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeihrauchPower Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 What rifle have you bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 well done, i feel for you guys my last variation took 4 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spynappels Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 I bought a Cometa 300N, with a nickel barrel and black stock. Very happy with it, very accurate over open sights and can't wait to see what it can do with a scope fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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