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  • 26-09-2007 9:28pm
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    meathshooter
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    what does an article 7 look like has anyone a copy,which is the best route
    of importing a pistol irish,northen irish,german,ect dealers ,northern dealer
    told me to get a window of 4 months on the article 7 have to send of for permission to export


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    Sandy22
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    IME Germany much quicker than that. More like 4 days.


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    meathshooter
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    Sandy22 wrote:
    IME Germany much quicker than that. More like 4 days.
    which dealer would you recommend how do they ship?,cheers


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    rrpc
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    Article 7 is a single page form. They fill it out in the Station for you. Very little info on it: Your name and certificate pulse ID, description of firearm or ammunition, import state, reason for acquisition and the date of issue/expiry and signature of Superintendent.

    Derek May does imports from Germany, usually from Frankonia.

    You can also do it yourself, there's a couple of threads here describing the procedure.

    Mostly they come by post.


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    packas
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    meathshooter wrote:
    what does an article 7 look like has anyone a copy,which is the best route
    of importing a pistol irish,northen irish,german,ect dealers ,northern dealer
    told me to get a window of 4 months on the article 7 have to send of for permission to export
    attached is a copy of mine. Edited for security reason however :D
    Take a look at the reason they put on it for import. Wickedly funny I think

    Pat.


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    Sandy22
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭Sandy22


    meathshooter wrote:
    which dealer would you recommend how do they ship?,cheers

    I was referring to the speed of the German authorities in turning round the export documentation. Mine was a private sale (via e-gun - maybe worth a look for you, but usual caveat emptor warning applies), however I think others here recommend Frankonia and Triebel, either of which you will easily find on the web.


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    rrpc
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    Actually, many of the dealers already have export permits for Ireland. I know Frankonia do and I think Triebel as well. Generally in those cases all you need to do is send the Article 7 along with a copy of your passport and they'll send the firearm.

    Going through a dealer can be slower as the dealer has to get an Article 11 as well. On the other hand going through a dealer takes some of the hassle off you.

    An important consideration is that outside the EU, you don't need an Article 7 at all, just your licence and (usually) a copy of your passport.


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