Hi, I am looking to apply for a licence for an air rifle for hunting rabbits. I am 18. I am currently in college in England but will be going back to Ireland at christmas, easter and summer. Will this affect my application seeing as how I am not in Ireland full time?

Do I need to have a security alarm on my house? Or just a gun storage safe? Would a Doberman suffice? (lol)

How long do these applications usually take to come through? I plan on applying when I go home at christmas.

How much does it cost? And how much would the whole setup for hunting rabbits cost? Im talking gun (preferably .177 as I already have some pellets), gun bag, scope or whatever else is necessary. I don't have much money so any recommendations of lower price range guns would be appreciated.

Can I buy a second hand gun and put that down on my application, or does it have to be new? Would it be wise or unwise to get a second hand gun as a first time air gunner?


Any answers to these questions would be much appreciated.