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Getting started with target shooting

  • 04-01-2009 2:50pm
    #1
    damalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I've done some target shooting abroad and I was thinking of getting started in Ireland. Im a little hesitant however in light of the recent announcement from the Justice dept in relation to the issuing of handgun licenses.

    First off, does anyone know of a recognised shooting range in the Galway region? I take it you need to be a paid up member in order to qualify for a license (as well as some other bits and peices such as firearm storage, home security etc)

    Any advice for someone getting startd here? I dont want to approach the local firearms officer without knowing what I should have prepared etc etc

    Cheers :)


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


    I don't know of any range near Galway. Nearest I know of would be the Midlands range. It can cater for pretty much every type of target shooting and is a top notch facility. Depending on what part of Galway you're in, Lough Bo may also be an option.

    The requirements for getting a firearm cert differ from district to district but you can assume that being a member of a club will either be required or will be a big help in most districts.

    What type of target shooting were you interested in?


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