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Competency ?

  • 30-06-2012 10:31pm
    #1
    tfox
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    Im heading to Oz in Aug and was gong to give my 17hmr to my cousin while I was gone.

    My question is as it is his first licence what do you need to show as far as competency ?

    Would a letter from myself stating that I have taught him safe handling and shooting practices and have brought him shooting on many occasions be suffice or does he have to do a competency course...?


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  • #2
    Cass
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    Write the letter, and have him talk to the FO. It might suffice as previous experience.

    However a lot of Gardaí are now using the competency course as a standard because in their view a certificate holds more weight than a letter of recommendation.

    IOW try it, but prepare to do the course.
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  • #3
    meathstevie
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    As far as I know the NARGC runs a very affordable course on a regular basis. No doubt other organisations do the same.


  • #4
    slim223
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    He will have to do the course if its his first licence. and will get a cert to prove it. The course is about €25


  • #5
    garv123
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    slim223 wrote: »
    He will have to do the course if its his first licence. and will get a cert to prove it. The course is about €25

    Not always no.. depends on if his super/FO


  • #6
    ormondprop
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    I know around here all you need us a letter from a gunclub saying your a member and have hunting experience


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