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Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 11:06 pm
by Pete
They've pulled it.....it was mentioned in Private Eye this week. The Devon & Cornwall constaboolary are apparently paying £500K for three assistant chiefs of police....one is in office, the other two are suspended on full pay.
Bet that goes down well with the local council tax payers....
Pete
Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:02 am
by Blackstuff
It reads like an episode of Line of Duty when you get into it
*tv drama about anti-corruption teams in the police
Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2025 11:22 pm
by Pete
It's OK, I'm a Vicky McClure fan........
Pete
Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:16 pm
by flamoudi
I got my one/one free variation done today, at Falkirk Police station, while I waited! I was amazed at the speed and personal service. I just hit it lucky I think.
It turns out that once again they are changing who does what and where at Police Scotland. Going back to using civilian FEO's again soon too.
Even so, I was well pleased!
Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:06 pm
by Gun Pimp
Well, not quite as bad as some were thinking - £131 for FAC renewal and £198 for grant of.
Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2025 6:46 pm
by PeterN
Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:58 pm
by Polchraine
More hammering of the taxpayer. Licences are not for our protection but for protection of the general public - so why should the public not pay?
The Notting Hill Carnival cost millions every year - do those organising or attending pay? No taxpayers like me pay for it. So why should they not pay towards my FAC/SGC?
I do hope that these massive rises result in better service such as renewals in four weeks. Uncomplicated grants - 2 months and preferably shorter.
Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2025 8:33 am
by Blackstuff
Polchraine wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:58 pm
More hammering of the taxpayer. Licences are not for our protection but for protection of the general public - so why should the public not pay?
The Notting Hill Carnival cost millions every year - do those organising or attending pay? No taxpayers like me pay for it. So why should they not pay towards my FAC/SGC?
Precisely this!
Polchraine wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:58 pm
I do hope that these massive rises result in better service such as renewals in four weeks. Uncomplicated grants - 2 months and preferably shorter.
Unlikely, its not even like the money is ringfenced for FLD improvements (despite what that sham impact assessment document says) so there'll be no improvements just a hefty hike in cost and no doubt yet more people leaving/not getting into the sport
Re: The cost of running firearms licensing in each Police force.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2025 10:49 am
by Polchraine
Should I get in an early application to make sure I get the low rate and there should be no hold up. Renewals due June 2029 - so just 220 weeks away?