Wriggler Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Ours took 6 weeks approx. Cleveland police. Edited May 3, 2009 by Wriggler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid the sniper Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 sorry to hijac the thread but where do you sent the application to in northumberland ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) sorry to hijac the thread but where do you sent the application to in northumberland ?It could take a while to get it through as they are busy at this time, 10 weeks from sending my application (6 weeks until visit, nearly 4 weeks from visit and still waiting for SGC).Northumbria Police Headquarters North Road Ponteland Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE20 0BL Edited May 3, 2009 by jojusa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 It's now been over 5 weeks since my interview. I know you can't complain because they may 'lose' your application but this does strike me as being completely unfair. It's not even going to be seen until next tuesday apparently (by the fire arms licensing officer). I've paid money, and been fast and efficient, why can't i receive the same service? The worst part is there is absolutely nothing i can do. They can take 2 years if they want, and i will have to keep waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearandnoidea Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) Sent my fac application to Thames valley police at the end of February and got it back on the 24th of April. The last couple of weeks have cost me a fortune! Will have to see how long it takes to get a variation done as I've found a farmer who will let me shoot on his land. Hopefully quite quick. Edited May 6, 2009 by allthegearandnoidea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Firearms Officer phoned to organise meet 8 days after posting. After visit, another 9 days. This was with West Sussex Police. However, my dad waited a good 6/7 weeks the year before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Mine took 5 months up in wakefield although one FA officer was on sick so I was told then the other went on holiday, think they had a large back log at the time B*gger mine might be a XMas present ta this rate ........lolol Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col1888 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Oh yes ! Oh yes ! FAC and SGC just hit the doormat an hour ago ! 7 weeks for both from Lincs ! Well 5 weeks for FAC , as i handed application to FEO when i had my visit , after 2 weeks . Col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 My SGC dropped through the door today. :blink: 1 day short of 11 weeks from posting application to Northumbria police. (5 weeks 5 days from posting application to visit ..... 5 weeks 1 day for SGC to be delivered) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Sent my application off 23rd April, cheques been banked, waiting for the call to arrange the visit now Its arrived this morning. Visit on 12th May On Door mat 16th May 3 weeks and 2 days - start to finish Well done South Wales Police - painless process and excellent service....Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nel Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I hope mine comes that soon...interview tomorrow :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Suffolk: The firearms officer came to see me a week after i sent my application, and my certificate arrived just under five weeks later. My SC arrived about 24 days after the FEO visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I applied 2nd week of Feb and have my interview tomorrow Thames Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 mine took 5 weeks 2.5 weeks for visit 2.5 till i went and collected it humberside police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carld41 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) I have spoken to Staffs FAO last week, but with respect so as not to "get my application lost".The answers I got back were. to say the least. a thin excuse for a sloppy slow and inefficient sevice, in comparision to other forces (based on the information on here). A pal from Derby got his ticket through in less than 3 weeks. 3-4 months is just not good enough in my eyes.....but what can you do, but wait! Have they cashed the chque If so you have got it, Been waiting five weeks so far but didnt realise that if they cash the cheque then you have got it? Dyfed/powys police FLO is a very nice chap and helped me with the forms and took them from me to save posting Dont know if they have cashed my cheque, will have to check. Edited May 19, 2009 by carld41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart46 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 mine arrived this morning - just over 3 months start to finish. Thats the Met for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 cashing the cheque dont mean nothing mine was checked in 3 days they never see me , checked references , spoke to my dr or nothing so that aint true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 cashing the cheque dont mean nothing mine was checked in 3 days they never see me , checked references , spoke to my dr or nothing so that aint true I read a thread somewhere (dont think it was this site) where the rules state that if you are not granted the licence you will have your money returned along with a reason for refusal - so as stated a cashed cheque doesnt mean you have been granted a licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Firearms licensing will cash your cheque as soon as it arrives - then once its cleared do they start to look at your application Avon & Somerset took a total of 16 weeks to grant my FAC & SGC coterminously- still I have them now :( which is all that matters Les Edited May 21, 2009 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carld41 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Firearms licensing will cash your cheque as soon as it arrives - then once its cleared do they start to look at your application Avon & Somerset took a total of 16 weeks to grant my FAC & SGC coterminously- still I have them now which is all that matters Les Agreed. Im just an impatient little so and so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYD Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Applied for mine on the 3rd Nov FAO came out on 7th Nov, received cert on Nov 14th even he remarked how quiet they were AndyD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithee Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I Live in Staffs - My experience of Spring 2009 Took 1 week to get an acknowledgement Took further 3 weeks to get appointment booked Took further 2 weeks for them to visit (very friendly lady) Took further 3 weeks to get license Overall 9 weeks - would have been 7/8 weeks but their special printer had blown a fuse Thought this was perfectly reasonable (minus printer delay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Takes between 4-6 months for a 12g in Antrim 8-10 for a Rifle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I applied 13th Feb and got my cert today so about 3.5 months in total, visit was only last week so with a bank holiday in between i'm impressed. My GP caused about a 6 week delay but happy it's here Force is Thames Valley. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nel Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Tayside Police: 2 weeks & 1 day ??? It would have been only one week had I not been away on holiday for 4 of those days so the FEO couldnt come round & the bank holiday held up the post for it to get back to me. The FEO was wanting to come round to inspect after 19 hours of me handing my application in at the station & he had already been to see my reference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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