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  • 09-11-2007 11:56am
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    uptherebels
    Registered Users Posts: 1,668 ✭✭✭


    im thinking about getting into shooting and i was wondering if in purchasing a rifle would it be the type of rifle for example a cz452 compared to a aw or the calibre of the gun that would affect you getting a licence. also what would be the largest calibre rifle that you would be allowed to use on a range in ireland if anyone knows.


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    V Bull
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭V Bull


    This topic was dealt with recently. Try clicking on the following link.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=54342474#post54342474

    But very briefly, the things that might affect your application are,

    Your Firearms Officer / Supers attitude towards firearms.
    Calibre will always raise eyebrows.
    The "idontlikethelookofthat" excuse.
    Club membership is a must.
    Security & safe-storage at home.
    Your own back ground, the list goes on and on

    But, if you have a reasonible need for having that particular firearm and providing your back ground is good, there shouldn't be a problem.

    Largest calibre allowed........again, it depends on your need for it and possibly all of the above.

    I beleive that the Midlands are authorised to allow the use of all firearms that are Licenced / Certified by the Garda Siochana to shoot on their range, that could be anything from a .17 up to gods knows what.

    More than likely you will have a lot of responce to your queiry......best of luck.


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    sidneyreilly
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    Slightly off topic I know, anyone using very large calibres in the country? Largest I've seen so far in private use is .375 Holland and Holland.


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    dimebag249
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    What in the name of jaysus does somebady shoot with a .375 Holland and Holland in Ireland? Or can firearms be licenced in this country for use in another country i.e. Africa?


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    V Bull
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭V Bull


    Aghhhh, the penny has droped, or in this case a dime


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    Rovi
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    dimebag249 wrote: »
    What in the name of jaysus does somebady shoot with a .375 Holland and Holland in Ireland?
    Dublin Zoo have at least one, for obvious reasons.


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    Our man in Havana
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    Rovi wrote: »
    Dublin Zoo have at least one, for obvious reasons.
    Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! :)

    Sorry, couldn't resist.


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    uptherebels
    Registered Users Posts: 1,668 ✭✭✭uptherebels


    anyone have or know of someone who got a license for a gun chambered for .223 remingtons. thanks for the info so far


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    Rovi
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    uptherebels wrote: »
    anyone have or know of someone who got a license for a gun chambered for .223 remingtons. thanks for the info so far
    Including myself and a bunch of others known to me personally, there are hundreds of .223 Rem rifles out there.


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    jaycee
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    Ditto...!!


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    quackquackBOOM
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    dimebag249 wrote: »
    What in the name of jaysus does somebady shoot with a .375 Holland and Holland in Ireland? Or can firearms be licenced in this country for use in another country i.e. Africa?

    those .375s are a must for the serious hunter for shooting rabbits,rats and of course the odd fox and ranges from 50 to 100 yrds:rolleyes:
    they,l never get away from that:D


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