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how do i go about getting a pellet gun ?

  • 16-12-2008 12:35pm
    #1
    lucozader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 588 ✭✭✭


    how do i go about getting one

    do i apply for a licence and then buy one ?


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  • #2
    Vegeta
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    Define pellet gun.

    What do you want to do exactly and we can advise you from there

    Veg


  • #3
    lucozader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 588 ✭✭✭lucozader


    i want to shoot at targets and maby kill and eat the odd rabbit


  • #4
    Vegeta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,393 ✭✭✭✭Vegeta


    My dad has a 30ft/lb air rifle and I have a .22lr. I have shot rabbits with both and I would definitely recommend the .22lr over the air rifle for rabbits.

    But yes if you want to get into shooting I would suggest you go the following route

    Contact your local club (or the closest one to local)
    GO and have a look and check out the equipment they use
    Maybe have a go under the tuition of someone who is experienced
    Make an informed decision on what type of firearm would suit your needs
    You need a valid reason to own a firearm, your is target shooting and hunting, so you will probably need to join a range and get permission from a few landowners or join a hunting gun gun club.
    Go to or ring a few firearms dealers to get the best price for that type of firearm
    Place a deposit on the firearm
    Bring your proof of purchase (which will have firearms info and serial number) along with your range membership and landowners permission to the local Garda Station.
    Ask for the Garda who deals with firearms license applications.
    Fill out the forms.
    The Superintendent may ask you to put in security measures. You may get a visit from a Crime Prevention Officer to access your home and make security recommendations. These include safes, alarms, secure doors and windows etc.
    Make these changes and then wait for the paper work to be completed.

    Veg


  • #5
    HPT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 141 ✭✭HPT


    Thanks Vegeta, very informative. I always wondered what the process was...


  • #6
    Trojan911
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭Trojan911


    Vegeta,

    Why not make that post a stickie for others to read? In a nut shell that is evertything covered. Rename it appropriately etc.


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  • #7
    pm.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,147 ✭✭✭pm.


    Trojan911 wrote: »
    Vegeta,

    Why not make that post a stickie for others to read? In a nut shell that is evertything covered. Rename it appropriately etc.

    yeah i agree this question comes up a lot


  • #8
    Vegeta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,393 ✭✭✭✭Vegeta


    Working on a sticky for tips at the mo, this will be tip number 1, how to get a license.

    Leave it with me, busy in work at the moment

    Veg


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