SportingShooter 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Im with South Wales Do you deal with Bridgend or Newport? John Newport would be Gwent Good to share information folks, some varying views being put across here Quote Link to post
3jackwhite3 2 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Im with South Wales Do you deal with Bridgend or Newport? John Newport would be Gwent Good to share information folks, some varying views being put across here im with the gwent firearms department. Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Im with South Wales Do you deal with Bridgend or Newport? John Newport would be Gwent Good to share information folks, some varying views being put across here im with the gwent firearms department. Two different forces Quote Link to post
elvolcan 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Sussex Police very good, very nice helpful and knowledgable FEO FAC took 7 weeks, SGC took 2 weeks. No problems Quote Link to post
frankie 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 PSNI NORTHERN IRELAND, a 1st time applicant seems to be about 12 weeks a varation to add another gun on seems to be anywhere from 6mths to a year , know of a few people who have had their renewal back in 2-3wks Quote Link to post
HUnter_zero 58 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Im with South Wales Do you deal with Bridgend or Newport? John Newport would be Gwent Good to share information folks, some varying views being put across here im with the gwent firearms department. I have heard some real bad feedback about Gwent. Bridgend (SWP) are a different entity altogether. John Quote Link to post
Dan_Smiff 2 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Devon & Cornwall – have been very good to deal with and have been quick at turning things around unless there is land to be checked, that’s lead to a few lengthy waits, once on application and once with a variation. I should think that an open licence holder would have no complaints at all. Quote Link to post
spanielman 1 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Bedfordshire Absolutely a pleasure to do business with, always helpful, quick on variations can't fault them, thats my experience anyway. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,450 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Best I have dealt with is the Met, worst is Thames Valley (but only for about the last 5 or 6 years, they were ok before that!). Wilts seem to have their head up a cows arse somewhere! Real problem is there are no doubt good and bad in all area, seems I just run up against prats these days in Thames Valley!! Met have always been sensible, reasonable and helpful in my dealings with them! Quote Link to post
BlackBuckOne 1 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thames Valley Police Contrary to Deker, I've had no problems with Thames Valley but that could be because I'm in North Bucks and a different region. When I moved house a couple of years ago my FAO came around to inspect my cabinet, he spent the best part of two hours talking guns and terriers over tea and biscuits and they have always been very obliging and helpful. Cheers Quote Link to post
mike.f 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Bedfordshire I agree with Spanielman! I found them to be very helpful and accommodating, my SGC was turned around within two weeks and they offered good advice with regards to applying for my FAC. Quote Link to post
borntoshoot 1 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thames Valley Police Contrary to Deker, I've had no problems with Thames Valley but that could be because I'm in North Bucks and a different region. When I moved house a couple of years ago my FAO came around to inspect my cabinet, he spent the best part of two hours talking guns and terriers over tea and biscuits and they have always been very obliging and helpful. Cheers where abouts mate?... im in stokenchurch near high wycombe. Quote Link to post
COMPO 54 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thames Valley Police Contrary to Deker, I've had no problems with Thames Valley but that could be because I'm in North Bucks and a different region. When I moved house a couple of years ago my FAO came around to inspect my cabinet, he spent the best part of two hours talking guns and terriers over tea and biscuits and they have always been very obliging and helpful. Cheers Was it an old chap called Frank? retired PC ? I am also in the North Bucks / TVP area. Helps that he is into shooting himself! They have been good with me, relatively quick with the application and granting, i have had time off work previously with stress and since granting have had issues with work that someone at work thought the licensing department would like to know about! anyway they have dealt with me fairly and proportionately through out! No complaints! but i only have a shotgun certificate Quote Link to post
BlackBuckOne 1 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 where abouts mate?... im in stokenchurch near high wycombe. South of MK by 12 miles near Stewkley. Was it an old chap called Frank? retired PC ? I am also in the North Bucks / TVP area. Helps that he is into shooting himself! Yes, it was Frank Grover, nice chap, very friendly and always willing to give advice. Cheers Quote Link to post
Mesarya 2 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Kent Police so far so good. FAC within two weeks. Quote Link to post
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