getting gun license in Ireland

[Josh Fitzpatrick 0]

I'm looking to get my gun license, iv tried to ask a few people what way to do it but I'm getting mixed reviews. I live in Dublin and have no more then 8x10 of land in me back garden lol. Can anyone tell me anything on what way is best to go about filling in the forms, land permission etc. I'm 23 and have no serious charges. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

[stinkers 102]

Youll find all info from here.....very strict http://www.garda.ie/...earms licensing

and here too http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/qsearch

Edited January 4, 2013 by stinkers

[ep90 1]

You need a reason to own/use a gun, it’s not a right. So why do you need a gun is the first question. If it’s target go to a Dublin target gun club, they’ll put you right. If it’s rough shoot or wildfowling then go see a local gun club, they’ll put you right. With an 8 x 10 I’m thinking you don’t have a vermin problem but if you want to shoot vermin then you’ll need farmer/land permissions which entails foot slogging till you find someone that will allow you to shoot. Up around here ‘new shooters’ aren’t readily accepted without some proven background. Look on irishshooter.ie or boards.ie you’ll find more ‘local’ help there regarding clubs. Paperwork is covered by the links ‘Stinker’ posted you

[Josh Fitzpatrick 0]

Ye iv had a look at garda.ie loads of legal talk that doesn't make much sense when you haven't done it before. I wad thinking a club would be the best way to go, I'm looking to get a .22 to start. Like if I get a license on a club basis can I still go shooting on land if I get permission? Thanks for the help lads

[SNAP SHOT 194]

best to get out and knocking on farmers doors to ask for permission, you will get some knock backs but if one is all you need to say yes,

As long as its safe to shoot on and has plenty good backstops your flying, tell him your after vermin, crows, magpies, rabbits,

but only shooting when they are grounded of course.

 

Snap.

[Josh Fitzpatrick 0]

Thanks snap, iv given up on land permission iv joined a clay pigeon club near by. I'm going with a shot gun to start does anyone know any websites or books I could read on what amo for what, general use, maintenance etc. I usually go out working cover with terriers and running dogs, so would a shot gun just disintegrate rabbits and birds or what shells would I need for them. I would use the meat for the dogs if it's salvageable, thanks for any advice. If I need to I'll start a new link for help on this, go maith.

[lksopener 105]

Hey mate,

 

Your shotgun will be fine just use 28g of 7.5 for your clays and bushing it will save you buying two lots of shells and come in cheaper.

 

Liam

[Josh Fitzpatrick 0]

@Liam

 

Is that how you ask for those shells, do you know of anything I could be reading up on my self

[lksopener 105]

Erm have a read round on BASC website mate for tips.

 

Just ask for 28gram 7.5 clay shells and they will know what you mean.

 

Just pm me if you want any advice mate.

 

Liam

[Josh Fitzpatrick 0]

Fair play to ye, I can't wait to get me license, gun etc. Me eyes will have a permanent cross hares imprinted on them, like your picture lol

[Josh Fitzpatrick 0]

Just put a few quid of a 28" Baikal 12g u/o,

iv got a firearms training cert and I'm a member of a clay pigeon club.

I'm delighted, the gun was a good price all I need

now is the license so I can start shooting. I was

told if I get denied a license, because I joined a clay

club I can still get the gun and leave it there, let's hope

I don't have to do that ha.