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Licensing Q - Re: Permit/Addendum to FA Licence for Silencer/Moderator

  • 03-09-2013 8:37am
    #1
    KE_MAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 128 ✭✭


    I have just had my licence come through for a rifle. What do i need to do to get a Moderator/Silencer for my gun. I was not aware you need to have on licence to be able to purchase. I basically need to know what is the process for getting one legally !


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  • #2
    One shot on kill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭One shot on kill


    KE_MAN wrote: »
    I have just had my licence come through for a rifle. What do i need to do to get a Moderator/Silencer for my gun. I was not aware you need to have on licence to be able to purchase. I basically need to know what is the process for getting one legally !

    Legally you Ned to apply through the fca1 form and then you should have the s on your license. Then you can go and buy a mod.

    What most do is go in to the local FO and see can be add it to your license normaly they might pending on caliber. This way should cost you anymore money either.


  • #3
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    If you want a mod you should tick the box on the FCA1 (section 3.2 i think) that says silencer. If successful when your license is issued there will be a small "S" on the bottom left corner of the license.

    However if you havee failed to do this then there are two ways to get one after the license;
    1. Apply for the mod separately , as it's classed as a firearm in it's own right, and if successful pay another €80 for the mod.
    2. Go to your FO explain you forgot to tick the box, and see if s/he can add the mod to your license and have it re-printed with the "S" on it.

    You will need to submit an extra sheet of info as to the reason why you want the mod or explain it to your FO, but have the sheet anyway in case s/he wants it.
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  • #4
    cookimonster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    I am in the process of adding a mod to my cert. Sent a letter in explaining why I required one (not a FAC1) etc and followed it up with a phone call.

    I played Dumb saying I was not sure of the procedure as I had an exsisting cert for the rifle.

    So far so good I got a good reception and was told with would be granted. The FO is going to contact the Park and get them to amend the cert.
    I am only hoping that I do not get the run around with the printing issues that some seem to had to endure.


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