sfry16 0 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hi Guys, Been a lurker for a while, just skimming through the site, learning from you all and having a whole lot of fun! I have had a few clay shooting lessons and i'm now in the process of filling in my SGC application form. Im pretty much OK with all the questions on the form and i'm up on gun security (I sell gun cabinets at work and so hear a lot about people applying for certs! I share their happiness and frustration!) A friend of my dad who is a fire officer for nottinghamshire (where I live) is going to countersign my application (I phoned the FEO for my area and he says this is fine). I have read the BASC notes on applying for SGC and they claim that the countersignatory may get a police visit! I just wanted to know is this has happened to anyone on the forum?? I don't want to inconvenience my friend too much and I don't know how happy he will be having the FEO knocking on his door. Is this a common occurence?? Thank you very much in advance Sam Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 It is very rare ...I don't know of anyone who has had a visit...but it is possible!!! Quote Link to post
Fidgety 8 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) Think it's a precaution in case FEO thinks youre a bit dodgy. However, if they did want to check out your referees, they wont hassle them, they might get a phone call, possibly a visit, but I really wouldnt worry about it. If your ref has agreed, then they wont be put out either. Edited September 25, 2008 by Fidgety Quote Link to post
rob reynolds uk 3 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 both mine got a visit of the feo but they were fine over it ,they even rang the farmer land owner to see if i had the right to go on deer shooting ect ..which i had ..that was for a firearm ,,you dont need land for a shotgun just some where to shoot it like a club ect .. Quote Link to post
sfry16 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 OK, cheers guys. Looks like they'll only visit if they have doubts over my character (can't think of any reasons why they wouldn't!) Cheers for the quick replies! Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 OK, cheers guys. Looks like they'll only visit if they have doubts over my character (can't think of any reasons why they wouldn't!) Cheers for the quick replies! Yep..that's about the way it is...makes you wonder about Rob doesn't it.... ........I'll get my coat!!!! Quote Link to post
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