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Legal requirement to take rifle to U.K ?

  • 10-11-2008 10:46am
    #1
    dwighet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭


    Hi there...I have been invited to the Uk to do some roe deer stalking and I am unsure of the requirements that need to be met to take firearms abroad.
    The question at hand is: what will I need to do as far as a licencing(I currently have an irish firearms cert for a 223 and 6.5x55) And can I take a firearm on the ferry or plane....

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Regards
    Dwight


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  • #2
    IRLConor
    Subscribers Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭IRLConor


    dwighet wrote: »
    Hi there...I have been invited to the Uk to do some roe deer stalking and I am unsure of the requirements that need to be met to take firearms abroad.
    The question at hand is: what will I need to do as far as a licencing(I currently have an irish firearms cert for a 223 and 6.5x55) And can I take a firearm on the ferry or plane....

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Regards
    Dwight

    To get the visitors permit, you need a sponsor in the UK. The person who invited you should do. They apply on your behalf to the local police force.

    You'll probably need to send them a copy of your Irish FAC and the original of your European Firearms Pass.

    If you don't have a Europass, get one from your local Gardai. There's no application, just ask and they'll fill one out for you.

    As for transport, some airlines and ferries will permit firearms others won't. Check beforehand. Aer Lingus does, Ryanair doesn't.


  • #3
    Jonty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭Jonty


    Does the Europass cover moderators??


  • #4
    dwighet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭dwighet


    IRLConor wrote: »
    To get the visitors permit, you need a sponsor in the UK. The person who invited you should do. They apply on your behalf to the local police force.

    You'll probably need to send them a copy of your Irish FAC and the original of your European Firearms Pass.

    If you don't have a Europass, get one from your local Gardai. There's no application, just ask and they'll fill one out for you.

    As for transport, some airlines and ferries will permit firearms others won't. Check beforehand. Aer Lingus does, Ryanair doesn't.

    thanks alot;)


  • #5
    IRLConor
    Subscribers Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭IRLConor


    Jonty wrote: »
    Does the Europass cover moderators??

    Never thought of that, I'd say get the Gardai to put the mod(s) on the Europass to be sure. Better have it and not need it...


  • #6
    dwighet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭dwighet


    IRLConor wrote: »
    Never thought of that, I'd say get the Gardai to put the mod(s) on the Europass to be sure. Better have it and not need it...

    That was my next question aswell...Thanks again


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  • #7
    IRLConor
    Subscribers Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭IRLConor


    Forgot to say, make sure you check out what the requirements are for hunting permits. I have no idea what the deal is for them. Your sponsor should know the score.


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