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Have the guards ever stopped you?

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    #32
    Real Steyr Dave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 255 ✭✭Real Steyr Dave


    That poor rookie! :p Goes to show the experienced gardai know the score most of the time.


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    #33
    Gizmodeon
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    Hey just wondering if anyone has ever been stopped by the guards

    tee hee hee.
    maybe.:D


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    #34
    JohnReisman
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    Hey Giz, thats being cheeky!!

    :D:D:D


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    #35
    peter-pantslez
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭peter-pantslez


    what about if you were zeroing in the back garden (in to a proper target with a back stop and all) and you were reported by someone who thought you had a real gun.

    where do we stand on that?


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    #36
    CrazyRabbit
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    peter-pantslez wrote: »
    what about if you were zeroing in the back garden (in to a proper target with a back stop and all) and you were reported by someone who thought you had a real gun.

    where do we stand on that?

    Not 100% sure, but I believe you would be breaking the law.

    Possibly causing a public disturbance, threatening behaviour or intimidation with a firearm.

    Or the guards + the neighbour could have a good laugh about it.

    Best to just let all the neighbours know in advance.


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    #37
    peter-pantslez
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭peter-pantslez


    CrazyRabbit wrote: »
    Not 100% sure, but I believe you would be breaking the law.

    Possibly causing a public disturbance, threatening behaviour or intimidation with a firearm.

    Or the guards + the neighbour could have a good laugh about it.

    Best to just let all the neighbours know in advance.

    yeah i better let them know so;)


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    #38
    Real Steyr Dave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 255 ✭✭Real Steyr Dave


    I live in the country so it's a big garden well, well away from other people thank god.

    A mate of mine does his zeroing in his massive shed....


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    #39
    peter-pantslez
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭peter-pantslez


    Real Steyr Dave wrote: »
    I live in the country so it's a big garden well, well away from other people thank god.

    A mate of mine does his zeroing in his massive shed....


    from my back dorr to the back of my garden is about 60 feet. unfortunately i dont have a shed big enough if i was to lay down in mine with the AEG and took aim i wouldnt fit:D:D


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    #40
    ED E
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    'OMG, it's the IRA',

    Somebody actually tried to set up a team called "The Irish Rogue Airsofters" a while back. How he missed the abreviation I dont know....


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    #41
    SniperSight
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    Real Steyr Dave wrote: »
    I live in the country so it's a big garden well, well away from other people thank god.

    A mate of mine does his zeroing in his massive shed....

    You talking about me again!?!?!?

    I'd be slightly worried about a neighbour who thinks your firing a real gun that doesnt "Bang" like a real gun.
    Unless of course youre just talking about them simply glancing in and only seeing the gun.


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    #42
    peter-pantslez
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭peter-pantslez


    SniperSight wrote: »
    You talking about me again!?!?!?

    I'd be slightly worried about a neighbour who thinks your firing a real gun that doesnt "Bang" like a real gun.
    Unless of course youre just talking about them simply glancing in and only seeing the gun.


    iv been doing it for a while so im sure he has seen it but there is a field behind my house and houses the far side of it that can see in to my back so if any off them saw it im worried the would call the guards.


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    #43
    SniperSight
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    I suppose if there far enough away, that they can see the gun but not that your shooting a small target it could worry them enough. Hopefully not though.


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    #44
    peter-pantslez
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    yeap fingers crossed they wont


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    #45
    Real Steyr Dave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 255 ✭✭Real Steyr Dave


    yeah, i as talkin bout you Andrew, but it goes for t'other fellah too! :p
    you guys are lucky with that huge thing. miine is a bit exposed... but the shed ain't tiny either.

    that said, our friend above pointed out the shed isn't ideal all the time!

    maybe if i used my hallway when everyone else was out.....:o


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    #46
    SniperSight
    Registered Users Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭SniperSight


    Ha, yeah...
    Put bubblewrap over everything... Including the cat and Ricky!!!:p:p

    Going back on topic, it's a shame that we have to deal with this fear, despite the fact that the guns are no more illegal(or should be anyway) than a €2.50 sticky dart gun that could be bought in any Smyths toystore.
    I guess thats just the nature of it.


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