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  • 19-06-2008 4:27pm
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    Cork Protestant
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭


    Hey all,


    Hope someone here could spare a minute or two. Just wondering how to get involved with shooting? Been shooting air rifles and stuff for a few years (yes, I know..not the same league but..) and just wanted to move onto the real thing.

    Gun clubs feel rather intimidating and I'd like to have some idea about where to start hardware wise, what you need to get a firearm, where to go for information advice and so on. just looking for a run down that any virgin like myself would need. i'm in the cork city area

    thanks all!


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    IRLConor
    Subscribers Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭IRLConor


    What kind of shooting are you interested in doing? Target shooting? Hunting?


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    Cork Protestant
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭Cork Protestant


    IRLConor wrote: »
    What kind of shooting are you interested in doing? Target shooting? Hunting?

    Oh, target shooting. sorry should have said.


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    kerryman12
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    Why not pay a visit to some place like Fermoy rifle range for a few hours. They will be able to give you info on the various types of target shooting, details about there club etc. Aslo you will have the chance to try your hand with some of the club rifles etc.

    Hope this helps


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    IRLConor
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    I'd definitely concur with kerryman12, visit a club and see what they have to offer. Sure, it can be an intimidating idea, but most clubs are very friendly and welcoming.

    I'd hold off on selecting a firearm until you decide what kind of target shooting interests you most. If you use club equipment to start off with you can protect yourself against costly mistakes.

    There's also a page on the wiki with a bit more info: http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/ShootingFAQ:I%27d_Like_To_Start_Target_Shooting_-_Where_Do_I_Begin%3F


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    Bananaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,641 ✭✭✭Bananaman


    As he lads have said - go to a range where they can introduce you to different disciplines.

    Then decide what you like and start the process of applying for a license.

    B'Man


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