Licence for silencer for .22

fiestaman

Lads does anyone on ere have a licence for there silencer on there .22lr. what reason did ye give, was it complicated?

Cass

Hey fiestaman,

Was curious about something. Since when do you need a licence for a silencer. Not being condescending, am genuinely curious. The reason i ask is that 2 - 3 years ago i went to buy one for my .22 and the dealer would not give it to me unless i got a licence. When i went to my local FO he was more puzzled than me. Said that there are no licences for silencers and that a dealer does not need one or even a note from the gardai to sell them as it is completely up to the person buying the silencer to make the local FO aware that he/she has purchased one. The Garda did not ask for a reason for getting it but i voluntarily told him it was for reducing noise levels so as not to disrupt or upset locals. He printed me out a note there and then, signed it and stamped it. Job done.

fiestaman

sorry my mistake, i meant a note not a licence. was just woundering like if i went in to ask about one from my local FO would there be hassle as i hear they dont want you with them...even though i have one id like to be able to carry the gun without having to screw it off all the time.

clivej

To follow the letter of the law you need a license for a mod BUT a letter of permission from you Super will do.

seach for "moderator not allowed here" on the forum for more info.

Cass

Hey lads,

Looking over some things and you do not need a licence for a silencer/moderator. You cannot get one as they do not exist. All that can be got is a note/letter of authorisation from your super. Possesion of such a note/letter will inform any person that needs it, that you have informed your local Gardai that you have a silencer/moderator and that the Gardai deem your ownership and use of it as necessary and allowed.

According to the N.A.R.G.C. site they state that under the new three licence system a silencer/moderator will be noted on the new licence as an endorsement and must be applied for as justification of ownership will be required.

Read it at http://www.nargc.ie/site.aspx under "Clarification regarding sound moderators (silencers)