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Importing Gunpowder

  • 18-07-2004 2:54pm
    #1
    DMT
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    Just wondering if it's legal to import gunpowder? Do you need a gun licence first?


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,495 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    That or an explosives licence. You could try just getting potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulphur, but the potassium nitrate is probably controlled.


  • #3
    Sparks
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    You don't need a firearms licence, black powder is handled by the laws governing explosives. If, however, you're thinking of reloading cartridges for fullbore rifles, you won't be able to - it's prohibited in the republic.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Originally posted by Victor
    That or an explosives licence. You could try just getting potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulphur, but the potassium nitrate is probably controlled.
    No probably about it - have only seen it on sale in a garden centre once in this country. Even ammonium nitrate comes with 20% chalk added so it can't be ignited. AFAIK even some dry cleaning solvents are controlled too.


  • #5
    Micheal Wittman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 213 ✭✭Micheal Wittman


    Just try your gardai station or give Irish customs a ring.

    Have a look at this

    http://www.sds.ie/general/hazinter.html

    Maybe this as well

    http://www.sds.ie/general/haznat.html

    This should help

    Regards,

    Herr Krupp Of Essen


  • #6
    fiacha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭fiacha


    give outdoor hobby in leixlip a ring. i think they are the only people doing reloading equiment. they'll be able to give you info on the legal requirements.

    out of curiosity, what u up to ??


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