Thread: Re applying for expired FAL

Hi @Sideshow, this is exactly what I had to do after being in UK. Basically re-apply from scratch - application, $$$, and mountain safety/firearms course - which I drove to Fielding for cos it was 3 months till the next available course in Wellington. There was a bit of a delay after my paper application slipped thru the gap, so it was sat around on someone's desk for 6 months, before I called up to check on progress, and they realised they hadn't asked me to reapply on the digital system. Didn't have to resupply any of the forms/photos, just fill out the form.

But yes, standard application, and an ACRO police check from British Police - £55. They said 14 days + up to 20 days post (they don't email a copy, they only post the original), but had it in my letterbox in less than 3 weeks. https://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx

Now just waiting on a letter from my GP which I forgot to include, and should be good to go... All up 14 months, but that may be increased due to a couple of hiccups along the way.

I have just stayed regularly in touch with them, like an update email or call every month or so... not quite being a pain the arse, but just staying in their memory. I also said I was available at short notice if the vetting officer had any cancellations... which happened in the end I think. Really nice guy, and has been really proactive in getting things resolved.

So I'd not expect to be getting it in a couple of months, but other than the UK police cert, no different to a standard new application. You could save a bit of time by getting the police cert underway, and GP letter if you need one, but go for it. The sooner you get it rolling, the sooner you'll get it.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any more questions.