No i deer Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 As from Tuesday coming my FAC has been away for 16 weeks for a variation..!! I've rang several times and all I get is excuses.. 16 weeks is way beyond exceptable in my book.. How long are others waiting..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy W Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Double that in some Counties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 Speaking to a RFD in Cornwall last week, a year for variations and 3 years for grant is the current situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 I speak to customers every week and its amazing just how much things differ from force to force, variations here in Northumberland have been taking 2 weeks lately but in the past Ive had them done on the same day by driving over to the office and waiting 30 mins, granted there was a bit of a story behind that but it shows how flexible they can be. It really is outrageous to think we have one standard firearm policy yet forces both interpret it and deliver it in so many different ways from the ridiculous to the sublime. Surely the likes of BASC etc should have been able to convince the government by now on how to go about this. My own personal FAC is due for renewal in Oct 23 with Northumbria, I received the paperwork in early April with a request to get it back to them asap so all goes smoothly, Im not expecting any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 If my customers were treated like this I'd never have any work.. I think the service provided is way beyond poor.. Actually it's not even that good 😕 How long does it take too type out and get the FAC printed off..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsatten Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 Kent are currently about 10 weeks which ironically is about the same for a renewal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggy Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 Can’t fault South Yorkshire really ,the fastest ever was two working days day of posting excluded , the last one has taken four weeks , again not too shabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 I'll chase it again Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketdogbert Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 Essex is currently 2-3 weeks, my buddy in North Yorks got his done same day at the Northern Shooting Show yesterday 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 1 hour ago, rocketdogbert said: Essex is currently 2-3 weeks, my buddy in North Yorks got his done same day at the Northern Shooting Show yesterday 😂 🤩 lucky boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushy Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 Spoke to Avon last week, they are looking at 8-12 weeks for a variation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 I'm 16 weeks tomorrow so that seems unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsatten Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 That’s good to know regarding Essex there linked with Kent 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushy Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 4 hours ago, No i deer said: I'm 16 weeks tomorrow so that seems unlikely 🫣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 I had a problem a few years back I rang three times and was told different reasons for the delay in the variation. So very calmly I asked for a copy of their official complaints procedure I was then asked would I like to pick my certificate up in the afternoon that same day to which I replied yes please . . i’m pleased to say I’ve never had a problem since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 OK thanks Rich 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Rang up today.. It's sorted now.. I was told I was rung on the 20th of march on a issue.. No call registered on my phone.. No voicemail from being out of a signal area Never called again. Today was the 4th time I chased it.. Sorted now and it will be with me in a couple of days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 It's still not arrived 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Got it back after 17 weeks 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsatten Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Finally! yep it’s not great, I can’t imagine the damage it’s doing to the trade as a whole, factor in the current ammunition/ reloading supply shortage/ pending possible lead ban blah blah , not good 3 out of 4 local ish gun/ shooting shops have closed down, first with C19 then this current debacle and the closure of two very well used clay grounds ,and a third under real threat from closure due to almost unrestricted building permissions, very soon we shall have a problem showing good reason down here as there’s nowhere to shoot! Hythe ranges are being looked at as a huge cash cow 1000’s of acres of prime sea front building plots with ironically virtually no contamination 🤦♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 No point buying a firearm if you can't get any ammo for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsatten Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Indeed! I’ve been trying to thin mine out now for well over 6 months but zero interest, all new or as new but the bottom line is there virtually worthless, another genuine reason not to buy anything! Rifle residual prices have always been rubbish when compared the scatter guns, but I’ve never seen it this terrible! ces’t la vie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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