FOI 1002/26

REQUEST

1. What is the submission date of the oldest, unallocated new grant application currently sitting in the backlog queue?

2. As of today's date, what calendar month and year of applications are Firearms Enquiry Officers (FEOs) actively processing or interviewing for new grants?

3. How many new grant applications submitted in 2024 remain outstanding and ungranted?

4. What is the current average waiting time (in days) from the initial fee payment to certificate issuance for grants completed in the last 6 month

RESPONSE

We consulted with our Firearms and Explosive Licensing Department who have provided the following information in relation to your request.

Question 1

18^th February 2024

Question 2

February 2024,  some of our FEO’s were working on applications received in 2026, however this has temporarily stopped due to high demand of renewals applications.

Question 3

51

Question 4

There is an average waiting time of 89 days.