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Alarm Mines.. Are they Legal here??

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


    Hey Mezamo

    I couldn't follow the link but as it appears airsoft related I moved it to here.

    Airsoft mods if this is a no no then feel free to bounce it back.

    Thanks,
    Veg.


  • #3
    turbodiesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭turbodiesel


    Just had 2 http's thats all.

    www.airsoftworld.net/pyrotechnics/mines-boobytraps/alarm-trip-mine-12g.html


  • #4
    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    You would need shotgun blanks, which, if even legal in Ireland, you would need a shotgun license at least.

    I wouldn't play if I knew these were in use.


  • #5
    Mezamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭Mezamo


    Yea sorry for the 2 http's. I have a gun so getting the blanks is no problem. I just wanted to know what the legal standpoint is on them.


  • #6
    Decoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭Decoy


    The firearms license that allows you to own a shotgun has some fine print which stipulates where/when/how you can use the specified firearm & corresponding ammunition. I'm pretty sure it doesn't include firing blank cartridges outside the firearm you are licensed to own/use, and there's no way any responsible site owner would let you on their site with such a device.

    In my view this would be illegal. If you want to set up a trip mine use a claymore, thunder-b or other airsoft-specific device


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  • #7
    Mezamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭Mezamo


    Sorry lads, I dont intend using these in an airsoft game. This thread was moved from the shooting forum where it was intended. I was looking into these to deter poachers.


  • #8
    Lifelong Habit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭Lifelong Habit


    I looked into this about 5 years ago and was told categorically that they were illegal. Blanks qualified as explosive devices when used in a mine.
    I know the gun laws changed recently so things might be different now.


  • #9
    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    Mezamo wrote: »
    Sorry lads, I dont intend using these in an airsoft game. This thread was moved from the shooting forum where it was intended. I was looking into these to deter poachers.

    You should consider what would happen if one malfunctioned and injured the poacher.


  • #10
    Salaas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭Salaas


    Would say you could look into alternatives such as a mine that makes the sound through a speaker or some other method.


  • #11
    Mezamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭Mezamo


    You should consider what would happen if one malfunctioned and injured the poacher.


    This is true, and something to consider alright, I think I will have to look into something else. Thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated :)


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