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getting a pistol

  • 24-08-2014 2:51pm
    #1
    Emmet1022
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭


    Can any one help me was thinking about going down the road of getting a pistol. Is it the sane process of getting any other firearm. Do I need alarm, cameras have two firearms at the moment. Do it need to join a club before appling.


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  • #2
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    The only pistol you can get is an unrestricted .22lr one.

    As an unrestricted pistol it does not entail the same security as a restricted one, but if you have two firearms already then this will make three and push you into the next category of security requirements.

    The application process is the same as any other firearm with the caveat that range membership is a mandatory requirement. There is no other reason to hold a pistol (only target shooting).
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  • #3
    Emmet1022
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Emmet1022


    Cass wrote: »
    The only pistol you can get is an unrestricted .22lr one.

    As an unrestricted pistol it does not entail the same security as a restricted one, but if you have two firearms already then this will make three and push you into the next category of security requirements.

    The application process is the same as any other firearm with the caveat that range membership is a mandatory requirement. There is no other reason to hold a pistol (only target shooting).


    Thanks Cass have alarm on the house its not monitored tho. Only found out their was a pistol range in Waterford today so going to see about it tomorrow.


  • #4
    Wadi14
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Wadi14


    check the garda list of authorised pistols and then check with your local Garda firearms office to ensure there won't be any snags getting it licenced, also enquire what security arrangements your local Super requires as what is listed on the Garda legislation is minimum requirements for security he/she may look for a higher level security, and as already mentioned above you will need to be a member of a target shooting club. You will also have to get the magazine of your pistol permanently modified so that it can only hold 5 rounds of .22 ammo.


  • #5
    Lmklad
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭Lmklad


    Emmet1022 wrote: »
    Can any one help me was thinking about going down the road of getting a pistol. Is it the sane process of getting any other firearm. Do I need alarm, cameras have two firearms at the moment. Do it need to join a club before appling.

    Make an appointment to meet you local Super. Ask him directly what he requires of you.


  • #6
    Witcher
    Registered Users Posts: 14,420 ✭✭✭✭Witcher


    There's no need to meet your super.

    Have your range membership, safety course, references, safe etc. sorted and just call your FO to ask if the super requires extra security. The safe is the minimum you'll need to you'll have to have it either way.


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  • #7
    Lmklad
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭Lmklad


    Blay wrote: »
    There's no need to meet your super.

    Have your range membership, safety course, references, safe etc. sorted and just call your FO to ask if the super requires extra security. The safe is the minimum you'll need to you'll have to have it either way.

    Yup. There is no need to meet the Super. But some Supers require meeting with an applicant before granting a licence. Not all of course but some. It's a good way to speed up your application too :)


  • #8
    Emmet1022
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Emmet1022


    Thanks for the info lads. What happenens if I pay for the club and get refused the licence ?


  • #9
    cw67irl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,165 ✭✭✭cw67irl


    Emmet1022 wrote: »
    Thanks for the info lads. What happenens if I pay for the club and get refused the licence ?

    That would depend on the club you could be aswell double checking with the club before you she'll out a few hundred euro!


  • #10
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    Emmet1022 wrote: »
    Thanks for the info lads. What happenens if I pay for the club and get refused the licence ?

    Range membership is a prerequisite for pistol ownership, but there is no guarantee that the club will refund you in the case off being refused. In some clubs eyes they dislike people joining simply to get a license.

    However refusals once you have club membership is not overly common, and being a member can only enhance your chance later if there is a refusal. So you could start with another gun and work up to a pistol.

    However that is worse case scenario. As said above have a chat with the range operators as it's pretty silly, even though i said it above, to join if you have no pistol or buy another gun if you have no interest in shooting anything else bar a pistol.
    Forum Charter - Useful Information - Photo thread: Hardware - Ranges by County - Hunting Laws/Important threads - Upcoming Events - RFDs by County

    If you see a problem post use the report post function. Click on the three dots on the post, select "FLAG" & let a Moderator deal with it.

    Moderators - Cass otmmyboy2 , CatMod - Shamboc , Admins - Beasty , mickeroo



  • #11
    ianoo
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭ianoo


    Emmet1022 wrote: »
    Thanks Cass have alarm on the house its not monitored tho. Only found out their was a pistol range in Waterford today so going to see about it tomorrow.

    pray tell,,,, where this pistol range is in Waterford ???????


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  • #12
    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭clivej


    Don't know about Waterford but there is one in Gorey.


  • #13
    Savage93
    Registered Users Posts: 514 ✭✭✭Savage93


    clivej wrote: »
    Don't know about Waterford but there is one in Gorey.

    Where in Gorey please and who runs it????


  • #14
    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭clivej


    Savage93 wrote: »
    Where in Gorey please and who runs it????

    Gorey & District Rifle & Pistol Club

    Can't find the details but there is a comp. on there next weekend

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