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  • 28-07-2008 2:42pm
    #1
    carlyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭


    hi all, further to my thread on new applications,
    can someone tell me, for shooting permision on land, is there a minimum acreage, and if so what is it thanks


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  • #2
    stevoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,041 ✭✭✭stevoman


    carlyboy wrote: »
    hi all, further to my thread on new applications,
    can someone tell me, for shooting permision on land, is there a minimum acreage, and if so what is it thanks
    60acres i think or be in a gun club. (dont hold me to that though)


  • #3
    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    I don't know that there's anything actually written down anywhere, but something in the 50-60 acres appears to be acceptable most places; once again, this is at the discretion of your local Superintendent. Your FO/local Garda who deals with licences will be able to give more specific guidance.


  • #4
    IRLConor
    Subscribers Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭IRLConor


    I don't think there's a minimum in law. Your local Gardai may have their own rule of thumb though, your local Firearms Officer should be able to fill you in.


  • #5
    meathstevie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,777 ✭✭✭meathstevie


    You don't even need a flowerpot. If you join the likes of Hilltop or Courtlough or Midlands or any other established shooting ground you have sufficient reason for having a shotgun in the eyes of most Supers.


  • #6
    carlyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭carlyboy


    i realise that, but i wanna shoot on open land, going by what im reading, min of 2 rights to shoot,have them now anyway, well over 50 each,
    happy daze,


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  • #7
    meathstevie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,777 ✭✭✭meathstevie


    That'll do you so, and before long word will go around the area and you'll get the nod from a few adjoining farmers as well. Usually happens that way. I started of with roughly about two patches of 100 acre each and at this stage I reckon I've gotten the nod for about 800 acre in the area. None of that exclusive mind you but I couldn't give damn about that. Most of the other lads shooting in the area are club members anyway or at least you'd be on a "How's it going ?" kinda footing with them anyway.
    On top of that I joined the local gunclub., always handy for insurance and as happens the local club is a bunch of sound lads and always up for a bit of craic. It should all come with a health warning though : shooting and hunting is highly addictive.


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