DEL123 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi all i have my SGC interview tomorrow and was just wondering what to expect i.e questions and likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Dont worry ,if you fit the criteria you will get your certificate . Your F.L.O. will be taking a look at you to see if you come across as a reasonable sort of guy to be trusted with a shot gun . Dont panick and try and be yourself . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 don't leave your Sniping and SAS survival guides lying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 s/he will probably run through your application with you to make sure the details are correct (I'd forgotten to sign mine!) then discuss with you what you will be using the gun for, what experience you have and suchlike - nothing to worry about, just gathering more info. will probably explain to you the responsibility that comes with having a SGC (concerning things like drunken fighting, rows with neighbours, dangerous driving) and how any daft goings on will cost you it. Would probably like to see your cabinet - mine is up in the loft on the third floor of the house - he had no trouble going up there and plonking his **** on it a few times to see if it moved at all. Also asked how I had fixed to the thermo-blocks. Will explain the process of registering that you have bought a gun, and probably give you a standard form to use too. Will tell you that s/he is happy for you to have the SGC and will make that clear to the Chief of Police who has the last say! Thats how mine went anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse James Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Mate, as said, mine was a good chat about different matters, he checked the back patio door to see if it had anti lift locks which it did. He also showed me a file of paper work on all the police checks they had done on me and any info they hold on there system about my area where i live. any info they hold about you they have mate. He checked my gun safe and that I had double glazing all around my house, which they seem to give extra credit and also the front door was a multi lever door plastic but with 5 locking system. We spoke about buying and selling guns, they also asked if i had any shooting behind me, which i showed him my membership cards to my shooting club, my contact info about the lessons i had taken when i joined the club and also my BASC insurance, they took note of all the info and numbers. He spoke about what i want to shoot, Clay's and vermin etc. A nice friendly guy and a good cup of tea and some Choc biscuits did the job. Just be yourself and don't talk for the fun of it. I got mine last week, ready to go out and buy this weekend. As said just be yourself. ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie 1 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 you will be fine m8 it is fairly relaxed. in the middle of my fac interview the rest of the family decided you come and sit in the kitchen where the interview was and start chatting. he wasn't botherd at all infact he just smiled so they arn't horrible people. my only advice would be to not dress in camo, my fao told me that he didn't like when people he went to interview where dressed head to toe in camo clothes. just wear some nice jeans and a shirt or something casual. as small as it sounds it is quite important. also make sure he gets a cup of tea or the like if he wants one. good luck am sure you will get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peely Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) Like Charlie said - make sure you offer a cup of tea or biscuit. All the FAO is looking for is to make sure that you are normal. Mine just ran through the application, asked what shooting experiance I had (beating, clays etc) and asked me where I was planning to use the shotgun. They will also check your cabinet is secure to the wall and explain about when you should and should not take the gun out of the cabinet. Mine said there are two reasons for getting the gun out - to use it and to clean it. Just answer the questions and you'll be fine ATB Edited December 16, 2008 by Peely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 It'll be fine, he'll just check your home security, ask you a bit about your experience and what you intend to do. Make sure you have the kettle ready, as one of those never goes a miss! Good luck and don't be too worried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 don't leave your Sniping and SAS survival guides lying around And if the wife's not to happy about you getting a gun - make sure you send her out with a few quid to do some shopping whilt the FEO is round.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 They will also check your cabinet is secure to the wall I am waiting for my interview and when I spoke to the licensing team they said that the cabinet would not need to be fixed to the wall as he will go through the best ways and places to put it. So does it need to be in place or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I am waiting for my interview and when I spoke to the licensing team they said that the cabinet would not need to be fixed to the wall as he will go through the best ways and places to put it. So does it need to be in place or not? ring and speak to the person who will be doing the visit. Unless you have special circumstances for not fixing it to the wall already, its seems odd. Surely if it is fixed after the visit then they will have to come back and check that you have done it before issuing your cert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I am waiting for my interview and when I spoke to the licensing team they said that the cabinet would not need to be fixed to the wall as he will go through the best ways and places to put it. So does it need to be in place or not? If you get it fitted before the visit, it'll save the second visit to check the cabinet is secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 If you get it fitted before the visit, it'll save the second visit to check the cabinet is secure. That would make sense (although not sure what the wifes reaction would be if I'm asked to move it after excavating holes in the wall ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) That would make sense (although not sure what the wifes reaction would be if I'm asked to move it after excavating holes in the wall ) Obviously this is very distressing for your missus, but not half as distressing for you, let her know! I think the FEOs see a bit of optimism as a good thing sometimes. If you've got a clean record then you've got nothing to worry about. Remember (what my FEO told me) The police have to find a reason for you to not have a shotgun licence, whereas you have to find a reason for you to own a firearms licence. If you've done nothing wrong, you're allowed to have a licence. Somehow they granted me a licence when I was 13, so it's nothing to worry yourself over too much! I've had cabinets in walls, next to walls, in all possibilities. As there's between 5-6 expanding bolts holding it to the floor and wall, it'll be fine. You try pulling that thing off the wall with your bare hands and if you manage it I'll eat my hat! They do say to drill it into the wall so that it has a wall running along the side edge (obviously check before screwing, otherwise you might not be able to fully open the door with the key in it) as this makes it harder for someone with a crowbar to attack. Edited December 16, 2008 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Just spoken to the firearms licensing team again and they have said that even if it is not fixed when he comes, they would not expect him to make another visit once it is fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL123 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Cheers folks for your replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL123 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Well had my interview today and everything seemed to have went well just need to sit back and wait now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Cool, good luck DEL123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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