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Firearms Licence

  • 25-02-2010 2:33am
    #1
    johnfagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭


    Sorry mod if i have it this threat in the wrong place.....

    Now I used to hunt with my father when i was small.Now since i'm 18 i really want to get back into it lol.And i dont live with my father anymore i was woundering How can you get a licence for your firearm? and what age you have to be Thanks

    All the best
    John


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


    • 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, target shooting or hunting, so you will probably need to join a range and/or get permission from a few landowners or join a hunting 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.


  • #3
    johnfagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭johnfagan


    Vegeta wrote: »
    • 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, target shooting or hunting, so you will probably need to join a range and/or get permission from a few landowners or join a hunting 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.

    Thanks Vegeta thats what i need to know thanks again


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