As above, that you only pay for the paperwork with the Doctors and Firearms Depts on issue. Instead of at application.
Suggestion to speed up FAC and SGC applications
- Thread starter potshotpat
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Paid for mine two weeks ago, checked today nobody seems in any urgency to process my applications. I've no problem waiting but if I've jumped through all the hoops filled in the twenty pieces of A 4 forms , paid in advance for a service at least keep me informed where I am in the process.( not looking for any agro with applicants or firearms Service.)
PS just so people know , I've only put this on to put across as my thoughts on this. Not for an argument.
Tf223
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My understanding is that it’s an application fee (to cover cost of processing app) and not a grant fee paid after the checks and balances are done.
Under current legislation it’ll not be a legally valid app without the prerequisite fee.
But… as highlighted payment before or after won’t change the speed of service. That’s all down to resourcing and priorities of the force in question.
Under current legislation it’ll not be a legally valid app without the prerequisite fee.
But… as highlighted payment before or after won’t change the speed of service. That’s all down to resourcing and priorities of the force in question.
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Benelli m2
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Go back to the 60s and 70s no problem no such thing as backlogs
Paying after you get your certificate won't speed things up. At least I can't see how. The amount you pay is a pittance to the police budget.
The only way to do it is to make firearms licencing more of a priority. Which means more staff to do them. Now that will hit budgets. But clearly falling behind and then having to scramble, but still missing renewal deadlines doesn't work. Corners will be cut when under time pressure. I shouldn't wonder if that contributes greatly to unsuitable people getting certificates and all that might (has) lead to.
The only way to do it is to make firearms licencing more of a priority. Which means more staff to do them. Now that will hit budgets. But clearly falling behind and then having to scramble, but still missing renewal deadlines doesn't work. Corners will be cut when under time pressure. I shouldn't wonder if that contributes greatly to unsuitable people getting certificates and all that might (has) lead to.
Just submitted my coterminous renewals on line to North Yorkshire- bit frustrating but i got there in the end, pleasantly suprised by Doctors response - 5 days and £21 + VAT to find out that at the moment i'm ok.
The on-line form proved a challenge, I got an "error message" several times until I realised that somehow it wasnt registering the last input so I finally worked it out to re-input information and just continue to the next "error message".
The on-line form proved a challenge, I got an "error message" several times until I realised that somehow it wasnt registering the last input so I finally worked it out to re-input information and just continue to the next "error message".
Swedish
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Sorry to rain on your parade but I'd be surprised if your applications are dealt with in less than 5 months.
My bad, I didn't make myself clear, the two weeks was for my medical paperwork. Sorry. I would add that for me £60.00 cash only.
Just an update, just received a text message medical papers can be picked up today from 4pm, sat here a little red faced wondering if my Doctor is on The Stalking Directory.
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