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[dannytsg]

I have put this up as I feel it would be interesting to see what the spread is like with regards to this.

 

If any of the committee feel this is encroaching or unnecessary then please feel free to remove however I have kept the total private.

Edited by dannytsg, 20 May 2015 - 01:04 PM.

[digger]

maybe add a few options for people waiting to see what happens, or who are not in a position to apply yet.

[dannytsg]

maybe add a few options for people waiting to see what happens, or who are not in a position to apply yet.

Thanks Digger I will do.

[JamesB]

Would it perhaps be useful to collate the experiences of those who have had A&K granted for experimental pyro (and maybe those who have been turned down) and look at the responses by geographical area, storage facility and experience of licencee, in order to see what does and what doesn't work? 

[digger]

Would it perhaps be useful to collate the experiences of those who have had A&K granted for experimental pyro (and maybe those who have been turned down) and look at the responses by geographical area, storage facility and experience of licencee, in order to see what does and what doesn't work? 

 

That sounds like an exceptionaly good idea

[GMetcalf]

It might also be interesting to see what has been granted on the Acquire and Keep and Acquire Only certificates? i.e. just Black Powder, Black Powder and Flash Powder, etc...

[JamesB]

Ok then, well if everyone who has filled in the survey above would be kind enough to give a bit more information by replying on here:
A&K / AO approved or not.
Type: A&K / AO and quantities & substances involved.
Geographical location:
Storage facilities available:
Experience of licencee:

[dannytsg]

A&K still awaiting a decision
Type: A&K for black powder and AO pyrotechnic compositions.
Geographical location: Manchester
Storage facilities available: Required legal black powder storage box, locked and secured in a secure location within my alarmed home.
Experience of licencee: Professional fire and explosion protection engineer. Some hand fired firework displays

[dannytsg]

A&K still awaiting a decision
Type: A&K for black powder and AO pyrotechnic compositions.
Geographical location: Manchester
Storage facilities available: Required legal black powder storage box, locked and secured in a secure location within my alarmed home.
Experience of licencee: Professional fire and explosion protection engineer. Some hand fired firework displays

[maxman]

Exactly as dannytsg above except:

 

Experience of licensee: Fired CAT4 shows for local company, previous experimental experience over a number or years revealed, long standing member of UKPS and forum user since 2003.

 

Rod

[David G]

As dannytsg except for experience
Fired CAT 4 shows with local firm over five years. Twenty plus years experimentation in pyro.
Degree in chemistry. Applied chemistry in textile industry.

[GMetcalf]

Told to withdraw my Acquire and Keep application (as it would be refused).
Type: Acquire and Keep for Black Powder, Flash Powder and Pyrotechnic Compositions.
Geographical location: London.
Storage facilities available: Black Powder storage box, as per regulations, locked away inside my home.
Experience of licencee: Five years of hobby pyrotechnics producing a number of articles including flares, fountains, wheels, rockets and shells up to 3 inches diameter. However with no professional pyrotechnics experience. I have studied a lot of chemistry and have a neuroscience degree.

[maxman]

Is there any more people who can add there experiences to this thread? According to the poll there are 5 people granted certificates specifically for experimental pyro. Would it be possible for these people to give some insight to their background especially "competence" and what proof of such they included in their applications?

 

Thanks

 

Rod