nerooo Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hi,i have applied for my sgc on 14 october 08 thame valley police , on 13 november the Fao turn up for interview i have shown him prove to have it,as i mentioned to him that i am BASC member and i am doing some clay shooting with rented gun,so he said it should be fine, thing is i didnt have the gun cabinet instaled when he came for visit then he asked me to get one which i have done it and i rang him up to inform him that the cabinet is ready for check,he didnt say any thing, as i am bit worried when the he ll come for checking the cabinet as it may delay my certificate process, i have other question, do they check the criminal record or any conviction on the computer and doctor check before they send the fire arm enquiry officer for interview or after? and how long do you reckon my certificate shout take to arrive? any help it would be very appriciate it.tahnk you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hi He should come and check it before you buy a gun. I had my interview on the 3rd of November and still waiting for it to turn up on my doorstep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 they do do a criminal check on you before but the fao only puts in his report to the plod on you then they deside . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie76 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Yes they do check on the computer..You should have stated any criminal conviction or caution on your application form, this includes driving convictions.. The FLO said to me they check doctors records at random ,If they find out you have misled them or have withheld information i reckon they'll have your cert revoked in a flash.. If they have issued it!! ..If alls gone ok you should receive it within 8 weeks.mine only took 2 but i know some county's take longer.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerooo Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 i rang them today,so i have told they would have to send somebody to check the cabinet, when i dont know ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Keep pushing them - they should be able to give you a time & date surely - otherwise how will you know when to be there to let them see it? Call them again and push for an appointment – make it clear that you are trying to help them not to have a wasted trip. Just a tip - and I am not saying hits is common practice, but there was a case a couple of years ago where an FLO turned up at a certificates home to check on his security arrangements, the guy was not in, but his aged mum was. The flo told the old lady why he was there and asked in the old lady knew where the gun cabinet was- ‘oh yes’ she replied ‘and I know where he keeps the keys if you need them….’ They guy was revoked, not a leg to stand on! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus69 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 If they get to the stage of telling you to fit a cabinet mate all the checks have been done and they are happy. Obviously they still need to make sure the cabinet is as secure as they require it to be.Once they've checked that, your certificate will go back to the boss for final rubber stamp so to speak,or they will hand it over (as in my case) there and then. You're now just playing the waiting game. Mike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerooo Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 yes excately,this is really what i thought, but you neve know, at least i am happy to hear from you as it make me very happy,and i cant wait to go to the shop and grab the right gun, i m already looking for it, i ll try to contact them tomorow and see if i can arrang an appointment as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerooo Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 yes, the day after he interviewed me he rang me saying go head and get the cabinet done and i ill see u soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerooo Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 i rang the fire arms department today about my application, so they said are waiting for the confirmation of gun safe cabinet installed from the officer (if is been checked) and they told me to ring him up and arrange appointement with him,so i did ring him and he turned up saying he will ring the main office and get them to send my cerrtificate to him and then come around to check the cabinet, and i dont know how long it ll take to arrive after the cabinet check. :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 If the inspecting officer has the certificate, it seems logical that following a satisfactory inspection they will give it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerooo Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 i rang up the fire are departement today, so they said the certificate has been issued on the 26 november and it ll be posted today and i am still waiting for feo to turn up for cheking the cabinet so i dont know how they could issue a certificate in advance, so i hope i ll get by next week hopfully maybe in 2 months you never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbald Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 This means the certificate will be posted to the FEO, he will visit to inspect security, if satisfied he will hand over the certificate if not he will keep hold of it until improvements are made and he is satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baronvontreffyes Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 as stated,when i applied for licence again after 12 year break,officer came out to cheque but i hadent got a cabinet becouse it was only 5 days after application,he had a look where would be best to put it,then rang me 7 days later to say he had my licence !,so managed to get cab that night rang his mobile he called next day as he was in area,checked cabinet and handed over my licence,less than two weeks from posting to recieving,dyfed powys police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerooo Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 my licence came through today after been posted yesterday i cant believe it,and im still waiting for the officer to come check my cabinet,i went for shooping today as well i have purchased brand new selver pigeon i love it.very very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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