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Buying a private firearm

  • 22-03-2015 8:48am
    #1
    KwackerJack
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    I am applying for my fireman licence. My mate is selling his Ruger 10/22 and has the rifle since Brand new. I have fired the rifle and I know it is well looked after so i would rather buy a rifle that i know.

    The question is can i buy a private rifle while applying for my licence or do I need to buy from a dealer and obtain a receipt?


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  • #2
    clivej
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    KwackerJack wrote: »
    I am applying for my fireman licence. My mate is selling his Ruger 10/22 and has the rifle since Brand new. I have fired the rifle and I know it is well looked after so i would rather buy a rifle that i know.

    The question is can i buy a private rifle while applying for my licence or do I need to buy from a dealer and obtain a receipt?

    Yes you can.
    Just fill in the part on the FCA1 form that asks where you are getting the firearm from which will be your friend.

    http://www.irishshooting.com/?page_id=310


  • #3
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    clivej wrote: »
    Yes you can.
    Just fill in the part on the FCA1 form that asks where you are getting the firearm from which will be your friend.

    http://www.irishshooting.com/?page_id=310

    Perfect thank you. I thought that section may only be for a dealer.


  • #4
    clivej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,072 ✭✭✭clivej


    KwackerJack wrote: »
    Perfect thank you. I thought that section may only be for a dealer.

    And under the dealer part is the buying from a private seller

    When applying include a letter from your friend stating he is selling you the firearm. And include in the letter his firearm details i.e. license number and firearm serial number, his address etc. And signed and dated.


  • #5
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    clivej wrote: »
    And under the dealer part is the buying from a private seller

    When applying include a letter from your friend stating he is selling you the firearm. And include in the letter his firearm details i.e. license number and firearm serial number, his address etc. And signed and dated.


    Ok great I'll get that sorted tomorrow. I have the safe so I'll bolt that up after the application is sent.

    Thanks again


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