Re Applying

[Deker 3,478]

Hi guys got everything in place now to send back to my firearms licencing team.

I was thinking of putting in a little letter in for them aswell but im stuck on what to put down.

I have so far put down who i am and that i volunterly gave up my licence up 12 months ago and that my circumstances have changed in that time and that im willing to accept any terms or conditions that they see fit. Is there anything else i should put down that may help?

 

Who knows really, by all means cover the past, they will have a good idea anyway, but I wouldn't grovel too much......... just my opinion...... it will depend what the FEO had for breakfast no doubt!

[alan81 110]

cover why you gave up your guns where you were mentally then and now be straight forward, honest and as Deker said don't grovel. I don't know if this is possible for you but I made an appointment to see the super in my area rather than send a letter. a 5 minute face to face chat is better than any letter the local garda told me that.

[Craig83 52]

My FAO told me that at any time I feel like I shouldn't have ownership to ring him and let him know. (I.e. Coming back from the sand box)

 

The process for getting them back was a quick email and he'd come visit me.

 

The fact you addressed your problems openly is a big plus factor for responsible ownership.

[Lancashire Hunter 22]

Well took on all your advice that you all gave. Sent the forms off last wensday. So hopefully here something in about a week or so.

Sent a little letter in like was advised kept it short and sweet but also trying to see if possable to see the chief constable to have a chat face to face as he should be able to have a better judgment of me. Im not going to hold my breath pray and ask for a miracle but all i can do is try and if told no then i will re apply again a few months after.

But thank you so much for your help and advice i really appreciate your help.

[alan81 110]

best of luck with it I hope you get good news back. atb

[Lancashire Hunter 22]

Well rang the firearms unit today as not heard abything off them since i sent my application back in. Its with the chief constable at the moment with my medical records so should find out in a couple of days if they are going to process it or send back my cheque. Not holding my breath.

Thanks all for your very kind help.

[alan81 110]

best of luck with it mate, fingers crossed for you.

[Lancashire Hunter 22]

Thanks alan mate its appreciated. But i have this niggly feeling there just going send cheque back and say thanks but no thanks dont know why its just a sense im having. Will see soon though.

[Nik_B 3,790]

Thanks alan mate its appreciated. But i have this niggly feeling there just going send cheque back and say thanks but no thanks dont know why its just a sense im having. Will see soon though.

 

In your case it wouldn't hurt to be a member of a shooting association as some of them will give out good firearms advice.

 

P.S you held your license for x years and were completely safe and responsible, you responsibly gave the guns up while you sought help for feeling down, you got over the illness and now you want to resume your hobby. You sound pretty responsible, not the next derik bird.

 

Good luck

[Lancashire Hunter 22]

Hey all little update on my application. Rang my feo to find out what stage my applications is at and they had the application back of the chief inspector and he wants the officer to come out and visit me to talk through my application ect before they carry on any further and put my cheque in. Hopefully i dont screw anything up hopefully its a good sign.

[alan81 110]

I would take that as a good sign mate they didn't just say no. don't be to nervous and id say your on the ball.

[lost scouse 46]

chris as you know simon seems a good bloke so all should be good, oh and a piece of cake with his cuppa would be a good idea Degsy

[Lancashire Hunter 22]

chris as you know simon seems a good bloke so all should be good, oh and a piece of cake with his cuppa would be a good idea Degsy

Cheers degsy mate yeah simon is a really nice bloke he really helped me and advised me well while the investigations whent on.

Cheers for that little bit of info pal about the cake im working in the kitchens again so i will make a nice cake or brownie when i know hes coming lol.

How you been matey?

We will have get out with the stinkers soon pal that time of year and the kits are looking good for there first outing.

[Lancashire Hunter 22]

Hey all another update. Had a phone call at half 7 this evening and have my interview on wensday. So fingers crossef.

[alan81 110]

its still looking good for you mate you still haven't been told no. just be honest and calm on Wednesday mate and best of luck. let us know how you get on.