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Import a shotgun from the UK.

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  • 02-04-2006 6:42pm
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    mayhem#
    Registered Users Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭


    I'm considering importing a shotgun from the UK.
    Does anyone have any tips before I contact the relevant authorities to find out what the official requirements are?

    E.


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    boudica
    Closed Accounts Posts: 70 ✭✭boudica


    Hi mayhem
    To import a fire arm from the u.k you will need to get your licence from you local garda firearms officer first.
    When you have that in your mits, down load a copy of the firearms importation form from the dept of justice web site and send it with a copy of your licence to the dept of justice firearms section, ( I HAVE TALKED TO THESE PEOPLE ON THE PHONE, VERY HELPFUL PEOPLE ).

    They then will send you an importation document within two weeks.

    I am at the moment importing a custom built rifle from the u.k. so i am going through the process as i write this.
    I did the same this time last year importing my .303 rifle.

    if you are collecting the shotgun youself from the u.k. you may need a uk permit to collect it, and posably an EFP plus your irish licence.

    P.M ME IF YOU WANT TO DISCUSS THIS FUTHER, I TRAVEL TO THE U.K REGULARLY TO SHOOT SHOTGUN AND RIFLE.
    I hope this is of some help to you


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    Croppy Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭Croppy Boy


    I have imported several shotguns from Britain over the past few years. You need to apply for a firearms cert from your local Gardai and an import cert from the Dept of Justice. When you have the Import Cert, send it to the supplier in Britain and he can send you the gun direct by post attaching the cert to the outside of the parcel.

    Try copying and pasting this address in your address bar, it should get you the application form for importation of firearms. http://www.justice.ie/80256E01003A21A5/vWeb/flJUSQ5YJEUW-ga/$File/FormGFILresident.pdf


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