First Time Firearms Application / Advice

BoardDub

Hi Folks,

This topic has probably been raised many times in the past however I couldn't find any up to date forums (I also havnt used boards in about 10yrs so I'm a little rusty).

I have always been interested in shooting and did some pistol shooting while living abroad. I recently moved to North County Dublin and there multiple gun clubs in the area.

I plan on doing a trial day in a local gun club however all going well I am interested in applying for a firearm's license. I am interested in both target and clay shooting and hopefully the trial day will guide me into what firearm I would be most interested in applying for.

My question(s) are:

* How hard is it to get a license these days? (No criminal record, no med history, state job etc)

* I am really interested in pistol shooting however I heard it's almost impossible to get a pistol license for your first license, is this true?

* What firearm would you recommend for a first time applicant and what's the most likely to be approved?

* What are the requirements for first time applicants (storage, home security requirements etc)?

I appreciate any guidance and advice

Thanks!

Beasty

Please head over to our Shooting Forum

https://www.boards.ie/categories/shooting?utm_source=sidebar_categories

I am not moving this thread as you need to have a look through their Charter before posting. I would in particular draw your attention to this link at the head of the forum

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055749811/important-threads-and-quick-links