GMP and FAC Grants

[pbrazendale]

Hi, just wondered if anyone on here had any experience of dealing with Greater Manchester Police when applying for a FAC?

I will applying shortly and I know forces can differ greatly across the country, just wanted to get an understanding of what to expect.

Thanks in advance.


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[Rockhopper]

They don't tend to differ much in the process as thats set down in law - what differs is their response time! Mine was five weeks in Derbyshire but you could wait over a year in Essex.

[meles meles]

Our dilsexia kicked in for a moment then when we (mis)read the title of the post and assumed someone was bragging about being granted authority for a GPMG. We turned green with envy...

[pbrazendale]

Authority for a GPMG would be exciting, but sadly not :-(


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[BamBam]

Renewals are slow, initial grants are not at the speed that they once were. My first took 2 weeks, my renewal 5 months.

[Geek]

Renewals are slow, initial grants are not at the speed that they once were. My first took 2 weeks, my renewal 5 months.

I am with GMP; I also agree with BamBam.

First FAC, was informed that I had asked for too much and had to lose one of my slots, was advised to add blackpowder (which I didn't since it doesn't interest me), i.e. get the slot back. The FAC didn't take that long 4 years ago, my SGC renewal this year was 5 / 6 months; FAC renewal next year (I have already filled in all the forms, just waiting for the reminder).

[pbrazendale]

Thanks guys, will wait and see what happens and report back.


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[Les]

GMP were under scrutiny a while ago due to some questionable grants, and this led to long delays while several 1000 FAC's were looked at a bit more closely. This slowed everything down to a crawl, but the situation may be a lot better now.

http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/129 ... _licences/

[Activ8]

GMP are back on track now, I've just had a variation approved in 4 days! Gotta wait for paperwork back but had email to confirm its approved. They're pretty good in reality & my first FAC & SGC I asked for & got:

3 X .22lr + 1500 rounds
3 X .22lr moderators
1 X Section 1 shotgun & slug
1 X .308/7.62 + 600 rounds
1 X .308/7.62 moderator

Just added:

2 X .22lr LBP
3 X Section 1 shotguns
1 X .223/5.56 + 300 rounds
1 X .223/5.56 moderator

Good luck with it & my advice, ask for what you want & believe you have justification for & the worst that will happen is they'll say no!