KillerChef92 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) I know loads of people ask about applying for a SGC. As its my 17th birthday in 3 and a bit months and i want to be able to buy my first shotgun from the shop. I was wondering if i could apply for a SGC like 1 month before my birthday seeing as many people say that their areas takes months before they receive theirs. Also has anyone had any experience with the Gateshead FEO's and how long it takes them to get the applications sorted out? Cheers Lewis Edited April 27, 2009 by KillerChef92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Why dont you apply for your SGC now? You know you can dont you, it can take upto 3 months to get it possibly longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well, as you can happily hold a SGC at 16, Why don't you just apply for it now. Worse case scenario is you get it early and have to wait a few days for you're birthday to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daimler42 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Get that application in now :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Also has anyone had any experience with the Gateshead FEO's and how long it takes them to get the applications sorted out? Cheers Lewis Gateshead would come under Northumbria and they are busy at the moment. From posting my application it was 6 weeks to FEO visit and it's 3 1/2 weeks since visit and I'm still waiting! :look: As it happens I've been working at Northumbria Police HQ this week and just made a little inquiry with the firearms dept and my application should be processed next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Im in a similar position to you, i am 17 on may the 18th and got my SGC a couple of months back now and i would say go far it for sure BUT i have to send the certificate back when i am 17 as it says that i can not buy any shotgun or carts on it (luckily may dad can take care of that for me) and have to return it at 17 so they can remove this clause. Hope this Helps, George Edited May 1, 2009 by groach1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamt Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) My son was given a SGC and a FAC while was 14. It just says on the SGC that he can't buy a section 2 gun till his 17th birthday. (He couldn't own a section 2 shotgun so he has a section 1 13 shot Remmy 1100) Edited May 1, 2009 by grahamt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerChef92 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I think i may go get an application tomorrow. I know i have to pay to get the SGC but do i need to pay upfront for the forms? And who can my referees be? Cheers Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Yes pay up front with the application and get a receipt for it if handing it in at Police station. If sending by post make cheque paid to "Firearms Department" and send it recorded. Referees should be someone in a respected role like a manager of a company, Doctor, Dentist, civil servant, teacher. etc Members of the Police force cannot be your referee and who has known you for at least 2 years minimum. Edited May 1, 2009 by The BFG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I had my SGC when i was 14 i just couldn't buy a shotgun till i was 17 just apply for it and make sure it's with you by your birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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