r/ukguns • u/AMKaraa • 8d ago

FAC obtaining when already holding an SGC

Just wondered if anyone would know. I'm currently an SGC holder and looking to get into FAC, are the waiting times shorter when applying for a coterminous rather than starting from scratch? Thanks.

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u/MEXIC075 FAC/SGC 8d ago

Depends which force, I was told coterminous grants get unofficial priority as it's a twofer as far as their clearance stats go. I know mine was extremely quick compared to others under my force who were waiting for one or the other.

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u/vishbar 7d ago

I hope this is the case for me! I've applied for a coterminous grant in July; I was hoping I'd be able to get out on the does before the end of the season.

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u/SuburbanBushwacker 8d ago

not contemporaneous if you already hold one.

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u/Jip1210 Scotland AWL SGC FAC 8d ago

That depends. If you just apply for the FAC, then you are correct. However, if you do a coterminus grant of FAC and renewal of SGC, then yes, it would be.

However, I'm not sure if it would expedite the prosses, my initial thought was no, but the other poster stated it may well have an effect in at least their licencing department.

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u/SuburbanBushwacker 7d ago

OP says they hold an SGC.

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u/Jip1210 Scotland AWL SGC FAC 7d ago

Yes, I can read.

You can still do a coterminus, grant of FAC and renewal of SGC, to bring them both in line

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u/SuburbanBushwacker 7d ago

that indeed is what contemptuous means 😂