Shotgun Licensing Problems - How to get around them

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[@Hedgehog1969]

Took me well over a year to get mine, including 3 months between the home visit and getting the licence. Worst thing is you don't feel like you can complain, because the only people you can complain to are the people issuing the licence.

[@maximada2003]

i complained to the chief superintendent copying in the licensing team - got a phone call the next day saying it was in the post.

[@joeyyhc3883]

Where you based?

[@Reknaw155]

@@maximada2003 legend.

[@JT-bc5cd]

IN London, circa 1955, basically anyone can walk into the store and buy a shotgun--there were about 12 armed robberies/muggings PER YEAR in those days. Today, the UK has ridiculous levels of gun control, yet the amount of armed robberies/muggings per year in London are in the thousands. Decades of civil disarmament has been done for reasons that have nothing to do with "your safety".

[@lifeshort]

Society has changed ever so slightly in nearly 70yrs..

[@Bunduki]

Never were truer words spoken , agree with you 100%. The Leftist Media & weak kneed Governments are blaming the law abiding shooting communities for the social problems they have created in the Western World. Take care.

[@sirlordbabish3873]

there was nothing worth stealing 70 years ago 😒

[@2ndcornets]

The irony is that the days of baddies wielding stolen sawn off shotguns are all but over. Semi-auto and auto handguns and machine pistols are the weapons of choice these days and the professional bad guys seem to be able to buy these with ease..

[@JT-bc5cd]

@@2ndcornets how many of those “baddies” are ethnically English?

[@richardhester6877]

I'm in the US, and am pulling for an outcome that will give you and the shooting sport a positive outcome. Please persevere. The love of the sport has to triumph.

[@cblack1green]

I really believe that the Police force in general don’t want the general public to own guns, things are being made extremely difficult to obtain a license and getting worse, we need to stand together and complain when you know you are being treated poorly.

[@alanbally1871]

In addition to Dave's excellent comments., If you find it is taking too long to acquire your shotgun certificate, I would suggest making a formal complaint to the Chief Constable of the issuing Police force. I did this when I applied for my certificate as it was taking too long, and as if by magic I received a phone call straight away and a visit from the the firearms officer. Soon after my certificate was issued. As is the way sometimes, it only takes one bad apple to spoil the the entire crop! Needless to say the highlighted bad press over the "Plymouth incident" has made things very difficult for all those participating or wishing to in this sport. I urge everyone to participate in the recent Government consultation which can easily be done through the CPSA or BASC websites online. It can make a World of difference if we take part and let the Government know your views on Licensing.

[@osua6a]

I don't suppose you can share a copy of the email?

[@ridleyclayburn4599]

There is also the worry if you complain, that you will get a black mark against your name.

[@garysmith503]

I have to say that I have very happy with the level of service from Derbyshire Constabulary who process SGC's and FAC's and variations very efficiently.

[@waikanaebeach]

The Police are not the right people to manage firearms certificates. there needs to be an independent national firearms authority with a board of trustees with representation from shooters, clubs, dealers, manufacturers, police, armed services, government, medical etc. a national authority with national standards. they can also authorise gun clubs, dealers. Then everyone who handles firearms needs a license including the police etc.

[@xbhendrix]

Over here across the pond rootin' for you. We all want to see the sport grow. Do all you can to stop new gun legislation. Don't let anyone fool you, It's not a privilege.... It is an unalienable right!

[@rabbi6225]

Psst, dude. This is the kind of stuff that made us leave there.

[@Scenik95]

Great video. It too me just over 2 years to be issued a SGC. My friend only got theirs this month after a similar wait. This is in Northamptonshire, I wrote to my MP during this time as well as BASC, both said they were aware of the issues in my force and they are by far the slowest at processing.

[@RS7John]

Mine took just over a year, not far from you in Bedford

[@tedcollett3332]

Warwickshire Police were brilliant and very thorough. Got my licence within a month 👍

[@darrenlaithwaite7810]

What they don't realize is people can't shoot because they don't get their license or give it up because of all the hassle, it has a knock on effect with shops and shooting grounds. I have just renewed my license. My doctor sat on my paperwork for six weeks before he signed it off. I let licencing people know what was happening and once I got it sent back to them it only took another two weeks to get my new license.

[@borjastick]

Here in France the whole system is much more relaxed and different. I appreciate the two countries have a very different background to guns in circulation since WW2 but here you join a club, get your doctor to check you over and write a letter of approval, the gun club then organises your licence online and you pay them for it. The licence comes through in about ten days and off you go back to your doctor to stamp and sign it. Then you are cleared for liftoff. The licences are annual Jan-Dec the Gendarmes are not involved at all and no home visit or any other checks are done. Year two onwards you just renew your licence at your club and get the Doc to sign it. Simples. It also comes with public liability insurance included.

[@davidkennedy8929]

I have to say that from my initial online application for both FAC and SHG certificates it took only three weeks for my certificates to be in my letter box! Based in Essex.

[@Jolly56Roger]

Great review David. my shooting keeps me sain it's my life . I love it and I don't know what I would do without it . Cheers Roger.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheArmedExile]

Complaining is the best thing to do, if everyone keeps silent about this nothing will change. I agree with you write to your MP and keep this in the news. That’s exactly what the anti gunners do when it comes to attacking shorting sports.

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

Here in Scotland it's very good. The police approach you for your renewal well in advance asking for the forms to be filled in, money to be paid etc. and they will call for the visit appointment nearer the time. (You only have to contact them if you are giving it up). All went smoothly and local firearms bobby came round for a quick interview and look at the safe and collect the forms. He said you should get the renewal before expiry and it came a day or so after. Mind you, around here most people seem to have a shotgun (my son's renewal was a few months earlier) and the doctors' are well versed in the form filling (£50 each application), so maybe that helps.

[@robertjohnstone9570]

Hi, where in scotland are you? I'm north ayrshire and hoping get sorted this year.

[@Scania370]

Just got my SGC. I applied for it 3 years ago, I have previously had an SGC. I had to write to my local MP in the end, I got standard letter from Dorset police blaming Covid and the Plymouth shootings. 3 months on the FEO has checked my cabinet and I have my SGC. I think this is partly due to Dorset police not working with Devon and Cornwall (Plymouth) anymore.

[@MegaRoss93]

Glad to hear you got it, as I'm also in Dorset and applied May 2021, still waiting. Had it confirmed in January that they've got everything they need and just need the FEO to come check my security, but nothing since

[@martynf65uk]

Nothing but praise in my experience for the Wiltshire Force

[@EKnowledge1]

How long dud yours take? Just applied after getting my medical back

[@Yorkshirepigeonshooting]

I have to say South Yorkshire police FEO's are on the ball with issuing certificates, I submitted my new application in April and took a total of 8 weeks to receive my SGC on my door mat. I had heard of some people waiting 12 months for their certificates being issued, but SYP deserve credit where credit is due from me.

[@Incountry]

My good friend who lives in Somerset in UK, applied for his Certification in September 2022, he just got his interview last week and the Officer checked his fitted security safe, he said that now they do ongoing checks which could take another couple of months before (maybe) it’s even granted. So hopefully he’ll get his soon, then I’ve got another excuse to fly over and go on a “Duck Hunt”…. Although I think he meant Nintendo Duck Hunt and I’m player 2..!

[@jimbob4447]

took me around 12 months just to get my interview but that went well and was issued my SGC around a month after that. The delays are inexcusable. It should not be taking 13 months to issue a certificate I don't care what they say.

[@Incountry]

@@jimbob4447 Crazy stuff…

[@PaulVarley-oh2io]

Is as shooters should all stand together

[@spanishjohn420]

applied for mine in feb and haven't heard anything, paid £75 for the medical records and have done probably over 10 lessons now since then at £100 a lesson plus £1 a cartridge. It's extortionate. The ONLY reason I applied is because I am enjoying the lessons but the cost of paying £1 a cartridge and the rental of the gun is too much to pay every lesson, when I could just buy 1000 cartridges for myself.

[@WildAndGourmet]

It won't be just £1 per cartridge. It will also cover the cost of the clay also.

[@spanishjohn420]

@@WildAndGourmet true, but still, it is still Prohibitively expensive for most people.

[@EKnowledge1]

Jheez £1 a shot... where are you shooting?

[@ewwtv7553]

Do you have to have your gun safe installed before you can apply for a shotgun certificate?

[@spanishjohn420]

@@ewwtv7553 install the safe after they call you to arrange a meeting at your house.

[@montanamountainmen6104]

Glad I'm in the USA , no certificate needed. You guys across the pond have it rough.

[@davidtrinick3525]

Hi David I live NR Plymouth the shotgun licensing is a nightmare down here ,the gun dealers are on their knees ,people waiting 18 months for license no new license being issued for young shooters . we are afraid to heads above the parapet and fear of upsetting the police. I’m having your card marked when you come for renewal. Devon Cornwall police have admitted it’s their cock up but we are the ones that are suffering.

[@gregs9218]

MET area: I’ve met with FAO on shooting range- and confront him about my SG application (with few email responses), and been told that there is nothing he can do for now - he needs to wait for the backlog to be cleared (1k applications) - and there will be 4 more persons align to help them out from September- So please don’t have any hope to have it earlier than 12 months.

[@opiecunningham1570]

God Bless the U.S.A. Good luck to you across the pond.

[@freecitizen7372]

Wow! Thank God I live in America where I can go to the store and purchase any gun I want without issue.

[@mykeready3742]

David I think that this needs to be sorted out but the shooting industry not individual people for one simple reason. If the shooting industry does nothing then their business will fail at the cost of millions to the economy. This means the likes a BASC and the shooting schools, and the industry as a whole getting their heads together on this. It’s easier for companies to lobby parliament. The shooting industry has more clout than Joe Bloggs in Norfolk.

[@stevenmacewan5512]

Totally agree ...

[@Musakhalid2023]

Totally agreed, it’s like one plane high jacked and you suspect every traveller as high jacker

[@alexfuller4202]

I waited 9 weeks for my doctors to do my medical. Kept getting told "we havnt got time to do it" sent an email to my local MP, he sent an email to my doctors and like magic doctors had it done within 24hrs.. i recomend speaking to MP if doctors take the micky

[@davemalthouse9226]

17.5 months to get my certificate from Northumbria. Took them 6 weeks to send out the paperwork after my home visit which actually only took 20 minutes. Did raise a complaint with the PCC after a year following BASC’s report on forces’ performance not that it did any good but good to vent.

[@jimbob4447]

Took 13 months to get my SGC from start to finish. No issues other than that but despite chasing them up 13 months is inexcusably bad.

[@switch666.]

I am 13 months in and still waiting mate ! I have been given 3-4 months waiting time still !!

[@gregs9218]

What region? I am in MET area - beed told by various Met admin (not FAO) that nothing will be resolved for at least 12 months now

[@switch666.]

@gregs9218 MET aswell I'm afraid to say. Average around 16 months according to my local firearms Officer!

[@johnalexander7369]

In the US and not sure exactly how politics work there but become a single issue voter and the more local influence you can have the better. Preserve your heritage

[@Chris_P_Bacon0788]

The problem is funding. Let’s face it a shotgun certificate in the UK is cheap as chips - I’m told a fishing licence is more expensive! The customer service and experience reflects the cost - which is poor. I would quite happily pay £500 for 5 years for my licence if it meant 1) the process was efficient and 2) the correct due diligence is in place to ensure prohibited people do not accidentally get issued a licence, further threatening the sport.

[@jon8624]

Maybe I am fortunate. Derbyshire constabulary were brilliant. Put my application in in March. Home visit early May. Cert in the post after that. I didn't have a safe installed at the time. I installed one the a week later and my FO signed it off straight away. I hope the folk with issues get theirs soon !

[@anthonyeyles7223]

We the shooting community need to voice this however I feel that as individuals we are worried what repercussions to ourselves might be. Also I think that's the licensing process needs a massive overhaul as I think depending on the force I.e wiltshire being a rural county are better than a more suburban area force

[@kevinedge9824]

OH and I have pretty much given up on getting our shotgun licenses. 18 months we've been waiting now. We have been told if we complain we'll just get pushed to the back of the queue. We live in Dorset and met a couple of guys who live in Wiltshire, amazingly it took them about 6 weeks to get their licences. To say it's disappointing is an understatement!

[@petermartin6734]

Dorset are slow

[@josephcharlett6229]

I recently got quoted £140 from my GP to fill out the TV police medical pro forma! Luckily I found a third party online (I won’t mention the company name so I can stay impartial). They were brilliant, for £70 they request release of your medical details through the GDPR legislation with your GP, and then their own qualified doctor inspects them and fills the form out. Can take about 30 days, but for me and many others £140 is too much to pay when you’re trying to get set up in a hobby. Hope that helps! If you Google third party shotgun medical certificates I’m sure you’ll find them 😊

[@osua6a]

I sent an email over the day this came out (written by chat gp ironically), stating that the cost of borrow guns and cartridges from clay grounds was causing issues, and Id joined a syndicate and was worried I'd miss the start of the game season. I had a phone call on Monday and my FEO visit today 👍 should get my certificate in a fortnight! Thanks

[@chrisgundry1398]

Nice, happy for you! Did you email your PCC or someone else?

[@osua6a]

@@chrisgundry1398 Chief inspector. Had a generic response from his secretary, but had a call from the FAO a day later

[@chrisgundry1398]

@@osua6a Thanks, will give it a go!

[@AlexP-hl4wn]

I’m in Dorset and have dealt with at least three FEOs over the years and every one has been excellent, there just aren’t enough of them. Funding is the key issue.

[@rizo_gti7263]

17months so far in Gloucestershire to get to the stage of FEO Home Interview. Been told it could be another couple months to receive my SGC in the post 😮

[@lifeshort]

9wks from application to certificate through door (TVP). Quite a few of my friends seem to be receiving similar service.

[@JohnScott-i7u]

Just as a comparison, from applying to receiving 13 weeks, this was Police Scotland, so not to bad compared to other areas

[@Urbanspacefox]

Refused licence by dcc after a 3 year wait. I’d had lessons and even been told by an instructor that I’d gotten as good as I’m gonna get on rental gear… Reason given was stress/depression issues…. All declared on my application and over 5 years old. Feels like an arbitrary decision tbh but my appeal options are limited with 0 funding to hand..

[@jonathanhart262]

I have also now complained to both the crime commissioner and my Local MP. And the relative failure of my local force.

[@KeithYoung-js2po]

I applied on the 2-2-22 .18 months ago I live in Shropshire.

[@bentuffin6357]

Took me 3 and a half years for them to process my license in Cumbria uk and I'm a farmer with plenty of land. No conviction or medical history. Complete joke

[@markwalter428]

, I come from Dorset I have been waiting 2 years and to come and look at my cabinet

[@DuncanNeil-y7p]

Up in scotland it took me about 4 months but that was with me constantly chasing them up anout my home visit

[@mohammadali300]

Hi I am commenting quite late. I believe semi-autos are great for clay or the range. As a single shooter it would be useful to hunt in the out-backs. However, if in company ( other hunters) people prefer having over and under when hunting ducks or quail.

[@ianmacdonald3152]

Maybe licensing should be taken from the police and a separate governing body should be employed in each county

[@tim-moffy]

Mine took 9 months and the FEO I dealt with was rude and very unprofessional, the whole process was harder than it needed to be.

[@Hemsley84]

I have just this minute written to my MP about the inflated charges which my surgery is levying on medical questionare completion - in excess of £130. And that's just the first hurdle. Who knows what else I might be greeted with along the way. To give context, I'm in the Thames Valley.

[@lifeshort]

Unfortunately what your individual surgery chooses to charge you would be of no interest to them. That's just your GP taking the piss. You could've used MedCert at a fixed £60.

[@Hemsley84]

@@lifeshort - I've not gone ahead with it yet, and have been considering MedCert - have you used them? I emaild them a couple of questions and have heard nothing back...

[@lifeshort]

@@Hemsley84 I did mate, yeah. My own experience with them was very good (only a year ago, just before the cops started accepting applications again), but there's one or two dud reviews on them too if you google. Also things are even busier now. There's I think 2 other companies offering a similar independent service, but I forget their names. Have a google for it. If you have a great relationship with your GP and he promises to turn it around quick, the £130 might be justifiable. If not, and they won't even put a timescale on doing it, go Medcert etc Good luck with it :)

[@custardtyrant]

The thing that held up getting my licence was the medical requirement. My GP surgery has a policy of not supporting anyone for a licence which meant getting a private company to apply for my medical record on my behalf and sending it to the police. The surgery wouldn't give it direct to me which seems odd.

[@GunnyRabbit]

I’ve said it before and ill say it again… Until all disciplines of shooting band together and adopt a we’ll all lookout for each other stance rather than the as long as I’m alright jack attitude that still runs today we will always be on the loosing end. The other thing is to step up and do something for the community.. How many filled out the survey for the lead ban the UKPSA put out? There were two put out… the first time round just over 2000 people responded! How many shotgun and section 1 certificate holders are there out there??? What a joke…

[@the45er]

We are fighting hard over here in the U.S. to maintain the right to keep and bear arms. We haven’t reached the point the U.K. Has with shotguns, but the anti’s are trying. We have a sickness in our country that has nothing to do with gun ownership. It has everything to do with mental health. Fight every gun restriction rule that is proposed by your government! Look at Chicago where hundreds of gun related incidents occur every year. They have some of the most restrictive gun laws in the country and these laws do nothing. You Brits developed the most fun clay sport there is (sporting clays). Don’t let your government impede you from buying the tool you need to enjoy it.

[@chrissywhiskers]

I’m with the MET and they informed me it would be delayed and gave me an extension so I can still shoot. Hopefully it won’t be delayed too long but they were a bit vague on that part…

[@iantunnicliffe4509]

Really well said ❤ Lewis police really good i have had no problems 👍

[@bitore62]

I live in the US. In the worst state NY. They should grandfather anyone who is a member of a shooting club, or a national organization. That's first order of business. Second get the money people together, the lawyers and Dr, the Professors. Stand up to them, with intelligence and power. I'm behind you all.

[@Dr4co2023]

For more than 60 working days, I've been patiently awaiting the issuance of my certificate. I've reached out via email to inquire about the delay and to ascertain when I might finally receive my certificate. What complicates matters is that during the application submission process, it explicitly states a timeframe of up to 60 working days, alongside the payment requirement. To me, this constitutes a legally binding agreement wherein I am remunerating for a service and they are obligating themselves to provide it within the specified timeframe. Were it any other company, I would be insisting that they uphold their end of the bargain since I've paid for the service.

[@stevenmacewan5512]

I paid 100 for FC.shc...if I employed some one to do a job ...and wasn't happy with the work I would be in my rights to do something about it ....

[@joelhall5124]

I've had a terrible time with TVP, sadly. I've heard Hertfordshire is one of the best.

[@acdcjonnyboy]

I applied for my renewal, with 2 months to go before my license ran out, got my application in before the recommended 2 month cutoff date, 3 months after my license has expired I'm currently still waiting... This is ridiculous.

[@OliCM3]

I would be happy to pay more for my certificate if A - it was processed in a timely manner, and B - it came in the form of a small, passport like book. Successfully making it through the most laborious process of applying for your SGC to then receive some folded up, crudely stapled A4 sheets of paper is a joke IMO.

[@jimmarcham6271]

Credit where it's due - I live in Cheshire and Cheshire Police have continued to deliver excellent service for the 30 years I've been here. That said, I know the story nationally is very different. Not sure on the specifics, but I thought the Police were legally obliged to provide a firearms licensing service (?) If they fail to fulfil that requirement then surely some form of legal regress would be in order ... A bold move, but implemented on a national scale by a conglomerate of national bodies ( BASC/CPDA/NGO/etc) should send a clear signal. Just my thoughts ....

[@genghishank1]

Cheshire are great with me also. My renewal took 5 weeks. My friend got his first time grant in only 4 months too

[@quikie1984]

The comment about the cabinet maybe true but as mentioned below - i doubt you would have a sucessful application without one and id probably prefer that it was mandatory at minimum. If the unsavoury fella was to know about what your holding and decided to visit when you were out it would prob be best to give him something to fight with. Preferably a double locked cabinet minimum! Just ones opinion

[@dazzler5012]

It’s certain sections of our country/community don’t want people having guns. Most of them are uneducated and don’t understand our sport. Let’s all unite to ensure our sport prospers.

[@stevenmacewan5512]

Been waiting 2 years still nothing ...please advise someone ....season will be gone again

[@WildAndGourmet]

I applied for my licence in January, I am still waiting. I did get a phone call to say my application was put in before their cut off. I have asked for my local MP to get involved as I emailed the police chief and PCC for help to no avail.

[@aaronjones7476]

Applied for both myself and son back in March 2022!!! Still nothing, we have attended a shotgun skills course, installed the cabinet and provided the medicals, we shoot every Saturday at our local club where we have been members for 2 years but it really is ridiculous how long South Wales police are taking. I have emailed them and had the reply 'theres a back log'!

[@ianyanto123]

hi @aaronjones7476 this worries me as i'm about to apply in south wales, have you had any luck since, also what club are you with as im on the lookout from the Cardiff area. Thanks

[@aaronjones7476]

​@ianyanto123 No still waiting! So frustrating when you hear other areas are getting their licences through quicker So..... the wait continues

[@tonyemans4512]

Applied in April, took 4 months to receive email acknowledgment of my application. Was told they we’re prioritising renewals or those who’s employment required it. Been told and spoken to people in the same area as me that it will take 12 months ! Don’t complain or you will just go to the back of the pile. They are the police ! What can you do?

[@chiz2002]

308 days for Hampshire plod for my cert last year so 60 days would have been bliss

[@brigerz9344]

18 months waiting here in Northamptonshire, not heard anything.. have emailed the firearms department but they don’t reply to any questions about the waiting time

[@TalltallTim16]

I applied through North Yorkshire Constabulary for my SGC in august of last year and only just received it two weeks ago. Abysmally poor is an understatement.

[@alexwarn1067]

How long was it from home visit to the license coming through the door?

[@JimSteer]

Mine license was issued by Northumbria police and never had any bother with them they even respond back within 2 days of notifying them of a new or sold gun. However my renewal is coming up soon so my comments may change depending on outcome! Some lads at my shoot have been waiting over 12 months for Durham police, there forcing expensive medicals on them and generally taking the mick. The current situation is disgusting.

[@neilkeenan2827]

Northumbria police, waiting 12 months now, had the FO visit who said all was ok. Then rang two days later to say they now need more information from the doctor. 2 weeks to get the letter for what information they required. Another week and another £104 for the doctor? Everything is as per the application, Still waiting 😮

[@petermartin6734]

Well David I have taken your advice and emailed my M.P and had a response from him he is now writing to the cheif of police for Dorset on my behalf.

[@Tedward42]

Im nearly at 2 years waiting for mine! Had my house visit back in January. Complained multiple times and all im being told is there is no time frame and there is a backlog. Absolute joke.

[@switch666.]

13 months i have been waiting in Gloucestershire ! I have been given 3-4 months waiting time still. Unbelievable !

[@nathl2321]

I waited 9 months for mine 😢

[@switch666.]

@nathl2321 its honestly ridiculous!

[@Scott7169]

Sent my application in December 2022. It's just passed checks and forwarded to FLO, no idea of how long this will take. Have complained to West Mercia PCC. No reply yet. Very slow and frustrating. Would BASC be able to help?

[@karlmurray4479]

Still waiting for GP proforma after 3weeks, before I can attach to my SGC application to then send off and wait up to12 months for a home visit then maybe a couple more after that… as a novice shooter who has reached the stage where getting a license is the next step forward into the sport this can be disheartening to say the least.

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

If you send us an email at [e-mail] we may be able to help you speed this up.

[@karlmurray4479]

@@TSCTheshootingchannel Thanks guys,I would certainly be grateful for your help and advice if nothing changes going into the new year.

[@TheBladerunner1975]

if youve had a shotgun licence a long time the police should know your ok so when at the next renewal just get a dr checkup and thats it not the same info all over again its pointless

[@nathl2321]

Once they bring out the lead ban thats as good as done for air rifle shooters. No way on earth does steel perform any were near to lead and i wouldn't ever run steel down my gun, id rather get shut of it than do damage.

[@johndavies7782]

can i ask why my doctor want sing my form but i can get it done off any doctor off the internet i dont want my medical records sent to anyone other than my surgery any doctor will do this for yes more money,

[@bestestusername]

We have similar problems in Australia with slow licensing and renewals. Its deliberately done to put people off getting licenses. You will find your BBC won't be too interested in running many stories, you need to get pro firearms licensing people in Government. Our Labor party in Australia is not interested in shooters so when I have emailed I don't even get a response. You need to target areas of high firearms ownership, get a few people elected into your parliament and work from there.

[@AJTHEGASMAN]

It’s been a year and two months and I haven’t heard anything from the police local police is Dorset police they have my medical just has nothing back if I start making enquiries I’m afraid they will put me to the bottom of the pile What do I do

[@LoveBikesDorel]

Hello Sir! Very useful information and attitude! I use to shoot allot in Europe. Do i need to apply for citizenship first? I have only Indefinite time to remain being EU .

[@jordanharvey3923]

Ive been waiting for 6 months now, Ive messaged them several time and have been getting snotty messages back. Just left with no knowing what to do. I wouldn't say I'm a novice. I've been shooting clays for 2 years under section 11 with my club. Just takes the biscuit when it's a paid for service. I come under West mids which I belive is one of the worse for times. I know one friend took 11 months for his renewal for shotgun and firearms. Madness. And beyond a joke.

[@RS7John]

Was a pain getting mine took well over a year to get it sorted. My doctor wouldn't do a medical either with seems stupid as you have to pay a company off the internet who have absolutely no idea who you are 🤷🏻‍♂️ I'm based in Bedfordshire

[@TommyboyGTP]

Start a revolution

[@rhysgrwhitaker]

Hi I was just wondering if anybody could help me I have been shooting with air rifles since I’ve turned 18 I’m now 22 and im wanting a shotgun for shooting clays , my only problems are I struggle with depression and have been convicted with 3 section 39s would I be wasting my time applying. Thanks in advance

[@anthonydeveno2928]

Something I have been trying to get the gun rights groups here in the US to do is show a father teaching his son how to shoot safely and point out the bonding that is happening in Massachusetts where I live they are trying to pass some really restrictive gun laws so I know what you are going through. Just keep on going to the news media and complain to the people in authority that this is taking way too long

[@jonathanhart262]

I give up. Coming up on 200 days since application. I can’t see this being issued. I started this process back last December. And no success. Northumbria police have failed me completely. I just hope I never have to dial 999. It will take them 200plus days to respond.

[@JamesChurchill3]

The police in my case were absolutely fine, if a little slow but thats to be expected with how thin they are spread these days. My main issue was with my doctor not filling in my form correctly, it took a lot of back and forth to get it filled out to the police's satisfaction. I have no issue with the police performing additional due diligence to ensure public safety, but the whole process seems needlessly convoluted, it seems to me the whole thing could easily be digitised and centralised which would reduce the admin overhead needed, is there any government organisation that issues paper certificates for anything other than firearms licensing? Seems absurd to me, but I'm an IT guy so im OK with computerised systems, that might be different for a lot of certificate holders.

[@fin.2117]

Is it possible for people under 18 to get a shotgun certificate in the UK, for instance a 16 year old?

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Yes this is give us an email we can help you.

[@harveytownshend7158]

im sorry i dont agree about not needing a cabinet .... they are a must as imagine a six year old finding a shotgun just lent against a wall .. then maybe finding a 12g shell ..........NO THEY NEED TO BE LOCKED AWAY !!!!!!

[@bigtruckbrad]

I don’t think anyone would disagree with safe storage of firearms and ammunition stored separately. But why on earth would you allow the government to regulate how you store your private property? And who is to be the arbiter of what is “properly secure”?

[@benstallard9924]

Applied in Feb to TVP and still waiting….

[@osua6a]

South Wales. Applied in December still waiting 😢

[@neilberrell5907]

Took me18 months with south wales police

[@osua6a]

@@neilberrell5907 ahhhh nightmare. Doesn't fill me with confidence

[@michaelbaines1525]

Latest in my county is the Police F.E.O.'s making 'welfare' visits to shotgun certificate during the license period to holders who are over 75. Why? I'm trying to find out.

[@mcmkcd]

Luckily in France, sho

[@jonathanhart262]

Northumberland. I’m at 183 days since applying. I’ve complained. Made NO difference.

[@neilkeenan2827]

It’s took a year for me with Northumbria, finally been told it’s been granted but they can’t tell me when it will be issued. 😮

[@simonrinder4788]

I think half a days training and practice for a shotgun and the same for a firearm with an additional hour on each firearm caliber requested as a 22 is very different to a 762