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How many firearms are you allowed to own?

  • 22-12-2020 3:09am
    #1
    DocKS123
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭


    How many firearms are you allowed to own?


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  • #2
    Bogwoppit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,544 ✭✭✭Bogwoppit


    There is no limit in theory.


  • #3
    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,025 ✭✭✭clivej


    The limit would be "As many as you have GOOD Reason to own"
    So for instance you could have 5 or 6 22 LR rifles. 1 for all the different benchrest competition's and 1 for hunting. The same with centrefire rifles. Those needed for competition shooting and a couple more for hunting.
    Then a couple of handguns for target shooting.
    And let's not forget shotguns. A couple for clay pigeon and then another for hunting.
    Before you know it you'll have 20 or more firearms in a very big save.


  • #4
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,453 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    As many as you want, but realistically as many as you can provide good reason for wanting/needing.

    There is no law that limits the amount of firearms you can own or the frequency of applications, but rather than change the law and set a number they introduced the "good reason" for needing a firearm in 2009 and since then if you cannot provide a good reason for needing a firearm you don't get it.
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  • #5
    DocKS123
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭DocKS123


    I am looking at getting a second pistol (22LR) for target shooting - and in the application, I just said the need was for competition shooting. should I have given more detail?


  • #6
    Munsterlad102
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭Munsterlad102


    DocKS123 wrote: »
    I am looking at getting a second pistol (22LR) for target shooting - and in the application, I just said the need was for competition shooting. should I have given more detail?

    Well why would you need a second one? I don't mean to be confrontational, but it's exactly what the superintendent is going to ask.


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  • #7
    tudderone
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭tudderone


    DocKS123 wrote: »
    How many firearms are you allowed to own?

    Not enough.


  • #8
    SVI40
    Registered Users Posts: 588 ✭✭✭SVI40


    DocKS123 wrote: »
    I am looking at getting a second pistol (22LR) for target shooting - and in the application, I just said the need was for competition shooting. should I have given more detail?

    I've two .22 pistols. You will need a backup in case one fails or breaks mid competition.


  • #9
    Munsterlad102
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭Munsterlad102


    SVI40 wrote: »
    I've two .22 pistols. You will need a backup in case one fails or breaks mid competition.

    Oh really? Interesting. Are they similar models?


  • #10
    DocKS123
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭DocKS123


    Thank you


  • #11
    DocKS123
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭DocKS123


    Munsterlad102 wrote: »
    Well why would you need a second one? I don't mean to be confrontational, but it's exactly what the superintendent is going to ask.


    How would you answer your own question?


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  • #12
    tudderone
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭tudderone


    DocKS123 wrote: »
    How would you answer your own question?

    I had three pistols at one stage, including a centrefire, i never answered anything other than "Target shooting at an approved range" to the reason on the form. Never had any issues.


  • #13
    DocKS123
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭DocKS123


    tudderone wrote: »
    I had three pistols at one stage, including a centrefire, i never answered anything other than "Target shooting at an approved range" to the reason on the form. Never had any issues.

    Thank you


  • #14
    badaj0z
    Registered Users Posts: 464 ✭✭badaj0z


    This thread may translate the above discussion into "how many firearms do you actually use".
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058141361


  • #15
    garrettod
    Registered Users Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭garrettod


    DocKS123 wrote: »
    I am looking at getting a second pistol (22LR).....

    Now you've got my curiosity aroused :-)

    ... What have you got, and what are you getting, if you don't mind me asking? :-)

    I would like to have more than one, not sure if I want a revolver and a semi in .22 for example, but never say never. Then there's other variations between pistols, such as weight, which may explain the logic for wanting more than one.

    Thanks,

    G.



  • #16
    SVI40
    Registered Users Posts: 588 ✭✭✭SVI40


    Munsterlad102 wrote: »
    Oh really? Interesting. Are they similar models?

    2 different models, one is a High Standard Victor, the other S&W 41. Similar, but different :D


  • #17
    Grizzly 45
    Registered Users Posts: 14,949 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    SVI40 wrote: »
    2 different models, one is a High Standard Victor, the other S&W 41. Similar, but different :D

    How do you like the Victor?Are they as finicky as claimed in the mag dept that they almost have their lips formed to a particular brand of ammo?

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  • #18
    Wadi14
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Wadi14


    garrettod wrote: »
    Now you've got my curiosity aroused :-)

    ... What have you got, and what are you getting, if you don't mind me asking? :-)

    I would like to have more than one, not sure if I want a revolver and a semi in .22 for example, but never say never. Then there's other variations between pistols, such as weight, which may explain the logic for wanting more than one.

    one for open competitions with red dot Hammerli Xesse
    one with open sights Hammerli 215s

    In saying that I might sell the 215s lol so you guys with one pistol form a line lol


  • #19
    DocKS123
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭DocKS123


    garrettod wrote: »
    Now you've got my curiosity aroused :-)

    ... What have you got, and what are you getting, if you don't mind me asking? :-)

    I would like to have more than one, not sure if I want a revolver and a semi in .22 for example, but never say never. Then there's other variations between pistols, such as weight, which may explain the logic for wanting more than one.


    I currently own a P226 in 9mm, Glock 44 in .22lr and have an order in for a Taurus TX22


  • #20
    SVI40
    Registered Users Posts: 588 ✭✭✭SVI40


    Grizzly 45 wrote: »
    How do you like the Victor?Are they as finicky as claimed in the mag dept that they almost have their lips formed to a particular brand of ammo?

    Yep, they are finicky about the feed lips, but once working, they are are a fantastic pistol. Way more accurate than I am, and the pistol feels a heavy as my SVI.

    The original magazines are fine, but some of the aftermarket ones use softer steel, so are not as reliable. I've one, 3rd party, that I just cannot tune, so I've given up on that one.

    I actually think I prefer it over my Model 41 :D.


  • #21
    tudderone
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭tudderone


    DocKS123 wrote: »
    I currently own a P226 in 9mm, Glock 44 in .22lr and have an order in for a Taurus TX22

    How are you finding the 44 ?


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  • #22
    DocKS123
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭DocKS123


    tudderone wrote: »
    How are you finding the 44 ?

    It's the business, it took a few hundred rounds to warm-up (300 ish) and I have now over 2,000 rounds with not one issue. It's important to take a bit of care loading the mags but it's really not a problem. Now getting nice groups from 10 and 15 yards.


  • #23
    tudderone
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭tudderone


    DocKS123 wrote: »
    It's the business, it took a few hundred rounds to warm-up (300 ish) and I have now over 2,000 rounds with not one issue. It's important to take a bit of care loading the mags but it's really not a problem. Now getting nice groups from 10 and 15 yards.

    How much was it do you mind me asking ? I do fancy one, had a G17 in 9mm years ago.


  • #24
    DocKS123
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭DocKS123


    tudderone wrote: »
    How much was it do you mind me asking ? I do fancy one, had a G17 in 9mm years ago.

    €775 with John Lambert Firearms LTD (086-2616907)


  • #25
    tudderone
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭tudderone


    DocKS123 wrote: »
    €775 with John Lambert Firearms LTD (086-2616907)

    Thats a bit salty, i only paid 600 or 650 for the 9mm.


  • #26
    Wadi14
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Wadi14


    tudderone wrote: »
    Thats a bit salty, i only paid 600 or 650 for the 9mm.

    600 euro or less is what some dealers from the South are buying them for up North


  • #27
    BattleCorp
    Registered Users Posts: 11,758 ✭✭✭✭BattleCorp


    I'm about to put in an application for a second pistol. My good reason is that one is for open sight comps and one is for red dot/optical sight comps.

    You can't be putting on and taking off the red dot/scope during comps as you aren't allowed to rezero (or have the time either) during a competition.


  • #28
    ace86
    Registered Users Posts: 669 ✭✭✭ace86


    Hi lads I currently have 2rifles 2shotguns at the moment and I’m currently thinking of purchasing a semi auto shotgun for hunting game and vermin and I currently have the room where the firearms are 5 bolt dead lock and an alarm on the room where they are stored, would I have to upgrade security if I get another firearm or will what I have be suffice according to the firearms legislation or is it up to the superintendent interpretation?


  • #29
    SVI40
    Registered Users Posts: 588 ✭✭✭SVI40


    BattleCorp wrote: »
    I'm about to put in an application for a second pistol. My good reason is that one is for open sight comps and one is for red dot/optical sight comps.

    You can't be putting on and taking off the red dot/scope during comps as you aren't allowed to rezero (or have the time either) during a competition.

    Perfectly legit reason for having one. What are you going for?


  • #30
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,453 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    ace86 wrote: »
    .........would I have to upgrade security if I get another firearm or will what I have be suffice according to the firearms legislation or is it up to the superintendent interpretation?

    The secure storage SI (307/2009) only lists the minimum security you MUST have according to the number of guns you have. This means you must have the requirements listed in each level at a minimum before you even apply. It is then up to the Super/Chief Super as to whether they want more security.

    So the only crappy, non, answer anyone can give is get in whatever you need for the amount of guns you have and then see if you're asked for more.

    If you have four, and they're all unrestricted, then you are in level three. A fifth gun will keep you in level three. So you've met the minimum standards for applying and it'll be up to your Super if s/he wants more so you can get the fifth.
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  • #31
    BattleCorp
    Registered Users Posts: 11,758 ✭✭✭✭BattleCorp


    SVI40 wrote: »
    Perfectly legit reason for having one. What are you going for?

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