Licencsing in Ireland

[john horgan 0]

Hello lads i rang up a gunsmith today to see about my first air rifle and he told me that i wouldnt have muchof a chance of getting one because it was the same licence for a real rifle? he said that he does not know anyone under twenty with one.. does anyone know what the story is there.. by the way im in ireland so i presume the laws would be diffrent here.. thanks..John

[ChrisJones 7,975]

Call into your local police station. If they can't help you directly they'll know someone that can.

[Guest Frank]

Hello lads i rang up a gunsmith today to see about my first air rifle and he told me that i wouldnt have muchof a chance of getting one because it was the same licence for a real rifle? he said that he does not know anyone under twenty with one.. does anyone know what the story is there.. by the way im in ireland so i presume the laws would be diffrent here.. thanks..John

 

Hi John,

Is this your first application?

If it is, you would be firstly better off joining your local gun club in your area.

Get to know whos in the gun club and see if you can join.

If you dont know the gun club in your area, then it may be hard to get in, as most of them are a bit cautious to who they let in.

You should try and get to know them first if possible.

Frank.

[Guest The Shaman]

I didn't know the rules where different in Ireland - I suppose we are less stringent (only just) over here in the rest of The British Isles - Good luck.

[john horgan 0]

ya this is my first time.. i would guess that the man in the shop would know when he is dealing with that craic every day of the week..

[Guest Macnas]

I reckon you'd have as much chance getting it as anyone else would Bally.

 

As Frank said, joining your local gun club would make things much easier if it's possible. But after that, air rifles are considered firearms and the same requirements for licensing a .22 rimfire will apply.

 

You'll need to be over 16, have the permission of 2 landowners (this is not required if you are in a gun club) and be of good standing, i.e. not "known to the Gardai" and have a clean record.

 

If you meet those basic requirements, then I'd say have a go at it.

[Bryan 1,362]

bally,

it's no big deal getting a it once you have written permission on 2 farms or else are joined a club.they don't like giving them out but if you call with a parent if your very young it shouldn't be too hard,they might get you to jump through a few hoops but what the hell

LOL @ the shamans british isles!!!!!!!!!

Bryan

[Guest Ditch_Shitter]

Call into your local police station. If they can't help you directly they'll know someone that can.

 

 

Pardon me saying, Chris, But; That might be the case in England, mate. I've personally found the Gardae to be the Last and the Least people to help you out here. BTCV could use these guys: Build stone walls with their f***ing eyes shut!

 

 

And yeah, Shaman: Wash your bloody mouth out!

[ChrisJones 7,975]

Funny you should say that DS. Last time I was over in Cavan the local copper told me to check with the local shop! Just passing on what I was told sorry for any offence.

[borntohunt 19]

yeah ive been having the same problem, trying to get a shotgun in the north of ireland.

 

ive been told to join basc (not sure if theres something simlar in the south???) and then join a gun club, aswell as permissions. plus its a f***ing book of an application form!!!