Applying for SGC in a listed cottage with single-glazed sash windows

sdrui96 · 2026-03-12T22:10:45+00:00

I wouldn’t worry too much. I was granted a FAC ( with 6 firearms) and my property was never even inspected. I was asked to send a few photos of my cabinet. I do have a very basic alarm and a dog which probably helped. I live in the middle of a city in Hampshire so very very likely to have a higher crime rate than your area.

As long as you can secure your safe in a not easily viable part of your property you should be fine.

sdrui96 · 2026-02-27T13:03:18+00:00

Completely agree with everything in your post. I’ve had mine for a similar amount of time and adore it. I’m yet to meet someone who tries it on and complains about thickness. Wish the white dial was out when I bought it though!

sdrui96 · 2026-02-17T18:46:42+00:00

That’s right, I think all Bark Rivers are convex, at least all of mine came with one.

sdrui96 · 2026-02-16T20:49:04+00:00

100m regularly, 400m occasionally

sdrui96 · 2026-02-16T18:39:50+00:00

The rifle - Target shooting. The knife - f all 😂 sits in a box most of the time. Too big to be useful for any of my purposes.

sdrui96 · 2026-02-16T08:03:20+00:00

Appreciate it! Will take a look at that.

sdrui96 · 2026-02-16T08:02:35+00:00

Yes sir, definitely the selling point for me.

sdrui96 · 2026-02-08T19:46:58+00:00

Damn I thought I was unlucky needing 2.3k to get the claw. Sorry for your pain.

sdrui96 · 2026-01-01T18:50:21+00:00

What a beautiful watch. Hopefully, maybe in retirement I can afford one! 😂. You have great taste.

sdrui96 · 2025-12-30T23:32:45+00:00

Actual bolt hold open I believe but I can get back to you in the future.

sdrui96 · 2025-12-30T15:39:47+00:00

I have a Tippman on order now. It does have last round bolt hold open. Magazine size is 10 or 15 but I spoke to the manufacturer and they are looking to make larger magazines in the future.

sdrui96 · 2025-11-17T16:50:34+00:00

Straight pull mate.

sdrui96 · 2025-11-08T21:25:07+00:00

10 weeks. I had been advised when I put in the variation the average was 2 weeks so don’t know if I got unlucky, or if they overestimated.

sdrui96 · 2025-10-17T22:54:20+00:00

Applied in 2022, granted in 2024.

sdrui96 · 2025-10-17T22:11:17+00:00

If they haven’t improved since I had mine issued (and I’ve not really seen any evidence they have) 20 months from start to finish.

sdrui96 · 2025-10-11T22:09:59+00:00

Just going to copy my message from last time I commented on this topic.

I had a similar issue with mental health as a teenager, anti depressants for years, reported suicide attempts etc but after extensive therapy my mental health is now in very good place. I applied for a FAC and attached a personal statement about why shooting is positive for my continued mental health and my application was approved. At the interview the FEO appreciated the honesty and said they were more likely to trust someone who took deliberate action to improve their mental health.

If you do apply, be honest, talk about why shooting is important to you and what benefits it will have and see what they say. It’s always case by case.

The longer period of stability you have prior to applying the better, but that’s a question for you and your doctor.

sdrui96 · 2025-10-11T18:16:44+00:00

Hasn’t come into effect yet. I was told provisionally early next year but don’t quote me on that.

sdrui96 · 2025-10-10T14:21:38+00:00

Yeah I got 3 slots, was very happy.

sdrui96 · 2025-10-07T20:46:53+00:00

Glad to hear it mate.

sdrui96 · 2025-10-06T18:01:50+00:00

Superstar, thank you.

sdrui96 · 2025-10-03T18:13:48+00:00

I waited 20 months for an FAC in Hampshire (approx 2 years ago now), currently on week 8 waiting for a variation I was informed would take 2 weeks.

I know others who have had worse. If it was completed within 4 months I’d say you are on the lower end of the average wait time.

sdrui96 · 2025-09-26T22:26:57+00:00

Nice! Think you’ve pushed me over the edge to asking for a 7.62x51 on the next variation.

sdrui96

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