southernlad Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Afternoon all, Applied for my SGC 3 months ago - finally after repeated phonecalls and repeated excuses have managed to arrange my home visit with my local FLO (Who seemed very nice by the way) to come next week. I was hoping that once the visit has been carried out and if all OK I could expect my certificate within a couple of weeks at most. However... Someone I know who has just got his had to wait 6 MONTHS *AFTER* receiving a home visit which he'd already waited months for! What the heck is going on? Does anyone else know anything about Avon and Somerset policy? I have heard that they deliberately string out your application for as long as possible in the hope that you will just forget about it and give up. If Dorset can get a certificate processed in a matter of weeks why is Somerset so different? I know I'm not alone in waiting this long - but what can be done about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) my mate had his visit,and in 3 weeks had his sgc,very quick.that was this year. Edited October 3, 2008 by mossy835 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Same here, my 1st visit for the ticket was quite quick and my renewal this year was very quick. Had a good chat with the firearms officer as he really liked my camo escort Semi. I handed my paperwork by hand down at Bridewell to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slated Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 it took 4 weeks from applying to get the visit. then 2 after that for my SGC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetJasper Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Dorset Police are spot on!!! It took 2 weeks from posting the forms to having my inspection wednesday just gone. Just awaiting the certificate through the post. I can belive Somerset & Avon Police though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetJasper Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) Dorset Police are spot on!!!It took 2 weeks from posting the forms to having my inspection wednesday just gone. Just awaiting the certificate through the post. I cant belive Somerset & Avon Police though Imeant to say i can believe Somerset & Avon police though!!! Edited October 5, 2008 by Borries01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 S&A Firearms licencing are supposed to be understaffed, overworked, and there's a moratorium on appointing new staff. A friend sent his application in ages ago, noticed his cheque's not been cashed and called to find out what's happening. Turns out his application's gone AWOL (that's nice, no sensitive personal info on that at all ) he's just sent it in again today. Second time lucky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernlad Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Had the FLO round today, nice geezer. he said should be only 2-3 weeks to wait now before the cert turns up. We shall see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryhawk Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Afternoon all, Applied for my SGC 3 months ago - finally after repeated phonecalls and repeated excuses have managed to arrange my home visit with my local FLO (Who seemed very nice by the way) to come next week. I was hoping that once the visit has been carried out and if all OK I could expect my certificate within a couple of weeks at most. However... Someone I know who has just got his had to wait 6 MONTHS *AFTER* receiving a home visit which he'd already waited months for! What the heck is going on? Does anyone else know anything about Avon and Somerset policy? I have heard that they deliberately string out your application for as long as possible in the hope that you will just forget about it and give up. If Dorset can get a certificate processed in a matter of weeks why is Somerset so different? I know I'm not alone in waiting this long - but what can be done about it? When I used to live in the same town as you a few years ago, never had any problems with A+S. Always very speedy, that was FAC and SC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Had the FLO round today, nice geezer. he said should be only 2-3 weeks to wait now before the cert turns up. We shall see... Was that **** Myatt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve'o Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Afternoon all, Applied for my SGC 3 months ago - finally after repeated phonecalls and repeated excuses have managed to arrange my home visit with my local FLO (Who seemed very nice by the way) to come next week. I was hoping that once the visit has been carried out and if all OK I could expect my certificate within a couple of weeks at most. However... Someone I know who has just got his had to wait 6 MONTHS *AFTER* receiving a home visit which he'd already waited months for! What the heck is going on? Does anyone else know anything about Avon and Somerset policy? I have heard that they deliberately string out your application for as long as possible in the hope that you will just forget about it and give up. If Dorset can get a certificate processed in a matter of weeks why is Somerset so different? I know I'm not alone in waiting this long - but what can be done about it? Hi I had my FLO visit on 3rd of May 2008 for my SGC and the Avon and Somerset FLO brought my SGC out to me on 10th June 2008 that 5 weeks and a bit excellent. Cheers Steve The FLO who visited is 1st class and gave his mobile for any queries or questions you may have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyboy30 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 hi i must congratulate durham constabulary on the swift renewell of my sgc i think it must be a record i handed my application in on the 3 october fao came out on monday the 6 october and i have recieved it this morning the 10 october well done durham kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyboy30 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 hi i must congratulate durham constabulary on the swift renewell of my s.g.c. i handed it in on the 3 october the f.a.o. came out on the 6 october i recieved my shotgun certificate this morning 10 october it must be a record well done durham constabulary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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