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Substitution

  • 23-09-2025 04:17PM
    #1
    Rob.blair84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭


    Few questions on a substitution , if i was to change one of my .22’s for a different .22 what way dose it work , would i have to hand my current .22 over to the shops wile i wait for the guarda to do the license? And dose it take as long to process? As I’m writing this I’m thinking it would be easier just to add a 2ed .22 to my list 😂



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  • #2
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,817 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    Ideally you should store it with the RFD while doing thensub, and some Gardai may insist on it. It's usually done anyways as you are generally trading.

    It's Done via the FCA1, just using the sub options rather than a full application.

    It's meant to be done in a timely manner of 14 days. Allowing for working days it's meant to be 3 weeks, but can take longer due to, stuff.

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  • #3
    clivej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,242 ✭✭✭clivej


    Here in Kilkenny I have to hand in the current licence with the substitution form. And wait on the new licence to collect the other firearm



  • #4
    mikeyboo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭mikeyboo


    should be quick enough but you will probably have to hand in the rifle to a dealer and license with the new form



  • #5
    JP22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 629 ✭✭✭JP22


    Substitution - Getting rid of something and replacing with another (usually same type, pistol for pistol, rifle for rifle, shotgun for shotgun, legislation says same calibre - depends on your area/Super)however, in most cases substitutions require you to have physically disposed of the said firearm by:-

    Either selling firearm privately (proof of sale required),

    Traded in against another with an RFD, or have the firearm handed into RFD for sale/destruction.

    In all cases you will be issued with a receipt, (proof of private sale/RFD proof of trade-in/handing in for destruction, etc).

    When you apply for a substitution you must include the a/m receipts with your application.



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