Handgun ownership in Ireland - Help please!

T-Maxx

Hi lads,

I'm a South African citizen living here in Ireland for the past 5 years. I used to do some IPSC shooting back home and would really like to join the IPSA. Is there any possibility for me to bring over my handguns and reloading equipment? What exactly is the current firearm licensing legislation, specifically pertaining to handguns and the reloading of ammunition? How does importation of such items work?

I've contacted the IPSA via e-mail as well but are yet to hear from them, so your inputs would be much appreciated in the meantime.

packas

T-Maxx wrote: »

Hi lads,

I'm a South African citizen living here in Ireland for the past 5 years. I used to do some IPSC shooting back home and would really like to join the IPSA. Is there any possibility for me to bring over my handguns and reloading equipment? What exactly is the current firearm licensing legislation, specifically pertaining to handguns and the reloading of ammunition? How does importation of such items work?

I've contacted the IPSA via e-mail as well but are yet to hear from them, so your inputs would be much appreciated in the meantime.

I've texted IPSA secretary to PM you ASAP.

regards,
Pat.

T-Maxx

Thanks Pat, will be on the lookout.:)

cantona

T-Maxx wrote: »

Hi lads,

I've contacted the IPSA via e-mail as well but are yet to hear from them, so your inputs would be much appreciated in the meantime.

Your e-mail was recieved "Mon 28/01/2008 15:43" but unfortunatly I have to work to pay for my sport and I am just getting around to my emails now.

In regard to your query about legislation and importing a firearm and reloading, a quick search of this forum would give you much information.

If you require information about IPSA, check out the website where all rules and regulations are available and if you have any more queries let me know but for interpretations of the law and the ins and outs of importing firearms and of reloading, the Dept. of Justice is your best bet.

packas

cantona wrote: »

Your e-mail was recieved "Mon 28/01/2008 15:43" but unfortunatly I have to work to pay for my sport and I am just getting around to my emails now.

In regard to your query about legislation and importing a firearm and reloading, a quick search of this forum would give you much information.

If you require information about IPSA, check out the website where all rules and regulations are available and if you have any more queries let me know but for interpretations of the law and the ins and outs of importing firearms and of reloading, the Dept. of Justice is your best bet.

T-Maxx. The website is www.ipscireland.org. I must appologise though it's not quite as up to date as I wish. I'm currently working on updating it with lots of info and links and FAQ's etc that will hopefully answer a lot of questions about firearms legislation & IPSC shooting in Ireland. However in the meantime if you need further information on IPSC in Ireland let me know.

Pat.

T-Maxx

cantona wrote: »

Your e-mail was recieved "Mon 28/01/2008 15:43" but unfortunatly I have to work to pay for my sport and I am just getting around to my emails now.

OUCH! :eek:

Sorry, guess I should've said that.:o

T-Maxx

Pat, it seems to me that membership of a sanctioned club is a pre-requisite for obtaining a firearm certificate? At the same time you need the firearm cert to get IPSA membership (Clause 1 of the Rules & Regulations)?

Sparks

T-Maxx wrote:

it seems to me that membership of a sanctioned club is a pre-requisite for obtaining a firearm certificate?

For a pistol only T-maxx. Pistols are being granted licences only for target shooting, and the Super will want to see that you're a member of a suitable club. There are several, and if you weren't in one, you couldn't use the thing anyway, so it's no big deal at the end of the day.

T-Maxx

That's what I'm specifically referring to - pistols.

(In my original post I mentioned the term "handguns" - I assume now that the term isn't familiar here?)

Bananaman

T-Maxx,

IPSA is not a shooting club - they are just the representative body for IPSC in Ireland.

I am assuming you were expecting that if you were to join IPSA you could then apply for a firearm as you are a member of a club. This is not the case.

First you must join an actual Shooting Club, then you can apply for your firearm license. Once you get your firearms license you can start to talk to IPSA about joining them.

Once you have your membership of IPSA you will be able to travel to shoots abroad.

B'Man

T-Maxx

Aaaaaahhhhhhhh.....:o

Cheers:)

T-Maxx

Right so. Can anyone recommend a club in my area (North County Dublin) that caters for pistol shooting. I've looked at the wiki list of clubs but don't find any close to home, except Courtlough in Balbriggan which doesn't do pistol shooting .

Sparks

Fingal Target Shooting Club maybe?

les45

The Northern Ireland Target Shooting Club , the club has a first class range a couple of miles north of Newry , www.nitsa.org.uk a very easy drive up the M1 , you can e.mail to request a visit . Always a warrm welcome for visitors .

John FitzGerald RD IPSA

It wasn't me!

Hmm, never heard of the place, and I've a summer home near Newry. Interesting information, cheers.

V Bull

Leinster Rifle & Pistol Club just off the M1 heading north after the Boyne Bridge I think

para45

Die beste manier is om n lid van jou naaste Klub te word .Dan om n lid te word van die IPSA . Maar jy moet n lid wees van n klub om n Pistool lisensie te kan kry . IPSA is net n orginasasie . Sodra jy n lid daar word sal jy baie help kry . Maar meeste sal jy self moet doen met lisensie en invoer permit . Dit is alles jou eie verantwoordelikheid . Jy sal nie IPSA kan skiet as jy nie jou eie vuurwapen het nie wat hier gelesiensieer is . Dit is vir veiligheids redes etc en n goeie reel glo my want daar is nie n handwapen kultuur hier nie ..

Groete

rrpc

Sorry, Google doesn't have an Afrikaans to English translation tool, care to elaborate?

rrpc

No worries, Here's a reasonable stab at translation:

para45 wrote:

the best way is to be a member of your nearest club. then to become a member of the IPSA . but you need to a member be of a club to get a gun license. IPSA is only an orginisation. Once you are a member there, you will get very good help. but you yourself must get the license and import permit . it is always ones own responsibility . you'll not be able to do IPSA shooting if you don't own your own firearm does'nt have that/what here gelesiensieer is . it is for safety reasons etc and a great reel believe me because there's not a handgun culture here . .


regards ...

Or something like that.

para45

Not a bad attempt . That is more or less the gist . Those translation things arent always that precise . I can just understand how frustrated he must be .REgards :):):)

DeVore

Please don't let this descend into some sort of argument about handgun licensing. Assistance for the OP only please.

DeV.

sharps

Does any one have accurate infromation on the Restricted list that was to be finilised recently?

Sparks

sharps wrote: »

Does any one have accurate infromation on the Restricted list that was to be finilised recently?

"No" is the short answer. Despite rumours to the contrary, the list is not finalised, has not been presented to the FCP, and noone's seen anything on it in over six months at least.
Also, probably not the best subject to be bringing up given the post just above yours...