jonnyoftheboy Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 gents.... Can any of the more experienced amongst you give a newbie an idea of how long I may have to wait for my SGC to come through after the FLO has been out to my house? My local FLO is due to me on weds, & the application has been in 2-3 wks. Does it tend to take an age after the visit? or is it often quite quick? any replies from anyone with knowledge from the kent area would be appreciated....? jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle eyes Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hi Jon, Not sure about the kent area but I live in the bristol area and it took around 2 wks from my visit. Do you have your gun safe already fitted as it will need to be inspected before your SGC can be issued to you. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie76 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hi mate I'm not sure either about down there. But at the time of my vist he told me there wouldnt be a prob with my SGC, he left me all the info i needed and said i would recive my licence soon, 2 weeks later it arrived. Woo Hoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernlad Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Same - had my visit today was told 2-3 weeks before the certificate hits the mat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 roll-on..... I can just about live with 2-3 weeks.....!!! am turning into an addict.....! gun safe fitted, should be an "approved" location! thanks for the replies chaps... another quick question guys, if anyone can tell me..... I have a mate who I have shot with on an accompanied "lesson" at JJ's. he wants to shoot, but not so sure whether he wants to go the whole hog in buying a shotgun, fitting cab, etc - family committments and all that. Is there any sort of licence that he can get that allows him to go round unaccompanied (having hired say a club gun).... ? or would he have to get a cab fitted at least & get a SGC ..... then just not worry at this stage re. purchasing gun.. any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 You don't have to have a cabinet fitted to get an SGC, the police will insist on one if you buy a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 thanks MC...... just the answer I was looking for.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie76 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 MC is right in what he says but!! the FLO likes you to have a cabinet fitted just in case..ie you have the means to borrow or buy a gun and take it home. they wasn't to know it will be stored safely and not under your bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive By Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) I don't have a cabinet and got my certificate no problems... luckily for me my Dad has one so just keep all the guns at his (I did discuss all of this with the guy and he assured me it was fine). They just said that if/when I get one of my own I'll have to get it inspected before I can actually keep anything in it! Edited October 8, 2008 by Drive By Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 thanks drive by...... had my visit from FLO today & he confirmed thanks for confirming as well...... I will let him know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 mine in was 2 weeks and 3 days after the visit (met area) which aint bad considering he said 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie76 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 The next 2 weeks are gonna drag like a monkeys wotsit jonny, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 aaahhhh tell me about it richie..... It's only be a day & I'm already dying...... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 My Feo visited me yesterday to and he said the same about 2 weeks so I am in the same boat, luckily I Know my Feo as i work for same company if you like lol but it still wont make them go any faster!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conandog Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I don't have a cabinet and got my certificate no problems... luckily for me my Dad has one so just keep all the guns at his (I did discuss all of this with the guy and he assured me it was fine). They just said that if/when I get one of my own I'll have to get it inspected before I can actually keep anything in it! Important point here! does your dad have a SGC? If so then your gun(s) must to be on his SGC if your gun is in the same cabinet as his gun(s) and he has access to them If he doesn't have a SGC then he (or anyone else) MUST NOT have access to the cabinet keys. Even so I am not sure the Licensing authority would be happy with you storing guns on someone else's property if they don't have a SGC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive By Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Yes he does, the guy who comes to your house (guess thats the feo) assured me it was fine for us to do it this way and i've since then bought 2 guns (sent off all the correct forms) and have had no issues... can only go on what the people in charge tell me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Applied for mine (Kent) first week in August - visit was 2 weeks later and i was told i should have SGC in 2 weeks. Now 8 weeks since i applied. Have rang twice and been told twice that it's with the manager for signing - How long does it take to sign!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Oh Viewer...... now you're really getting me worried......! You did offer the FLO at cup of tea when he came round? didn't p*** him off, lol? keep me updated on yours.... I can't wait another 6 weeks plus!!!! aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 8 weeks since FLO visit - now 10 weeks since application sent and cheque cashed - FLO said it would take 2 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetJasper Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Dorset Police My SGC was on the doormat today I put the application in 2 weeks later had my inspection and then 9 days later the certificate is here I know its a killer waiting but its hell of a buzz when its here and that shotgun youve allways wanted is waiting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Called firearms dept in kent yesterday a.m., just under 2 weeks from visit from FLO (who visited 2 weeks from application).... they said has been done & is in the post. Got back from shooting lesson yesterday lunchtime...... there it was sitting on the mat!!!!!!!!!! WEY HEY!!!!!!!!! An Beretta S682 for £750 is now sitting in the cabinet!!!!!!!!! Thank you VERY much Kent Police. All done in under 4 weeks...... very helpful, very efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie76 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) WAY HEY!!! nice to see you finally got your ticket thru. The few weeks that you had to wait for it to arrive are becoming a distant memory already Edited October 25, 2008 by richie76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 aaahhh Richie... I tell you....awsome. Only prob now is I went out on my own to Willow farm last tues... couldn't hit a thing. went to west kent on friday.... improved..... but still not like I have been shooting in the lesson! so busy this week that most prob won't get to shoot.... although an outside chance for fri pm at west kent. but have a lesson on sat.... so hopefully sort things out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie76 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 it'll all start to come together with practice just keep shooting, you;ll come across a lot of friendly folk at your local clay ground,go round with them and they'll be able to give you pointers free 2 when you miss don't get stressed out, remember, its meant to be FUN!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 lesson was better on sat..... & yeah you're right richie.... it is supposed to be enjoyable.... & I keep being a little hard on myself....! But I so desperately want to be good. & in the lessons & I have been awsome.... but it has been a totally different experience when on my own! practice makes perfect I suppose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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