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It means that any licences that slipped through the net after his statement will be dealt with at renewal time.
Ah come on rrpc:pac: So everyone is told that the pistol might not be re licenced but they are banned anyway so whats the point in applying.
So did you ask the minister what he ment by that statment yourself?0 -
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Ah come on rrpc:pac: So everyone is told that the pistol might not be re licenced but they are banned anyway so whats the point in applying.
So did you ask the minister what he ment by that statment yourself?
I'm not sure what you're getting at here Chem. The Minister said that no new licences for handguns were to be issued. Any that are will be dealt with by the forthcoming legislation. What's not to understand?
And yes I would see no point in applying for a licence and spending money on a handgun in light of the above statement. That's been the advice the NTSA have given and other bodies involved in pistol shooting sports.
At least until the legislation is published and we know exactly what the position will be.0 -
With all due respect Dr. Teeth, you need to inform yourself better if you intend to remain in the sport. The NASRPC use centre fire pistol in their competitions as do the NTSA in the ISSF mens 25m pistol competition. Lack of suitable ranges has mitigated the amount of competition held by the NTSA, but Midland held one last year. The NASRPC are holding WA1500 matches nearly every month.
It's not the ranges per se, but the type of target and the timing that causes problems.
I am aware of the NASRPC, but that is an organisation for clubs, not individuals, and they don't seem to have a say at the level of the FCP.
I wasn't aware that the NTSA supports centerfire pistol owners though, that is news to me!
You guys really should try and organise more competitions, there are many 25m ranges in the country from Cork to Limerick to Sligo to Kildare to Dublin where they could be held.
Targets and timing shouldn't be a major obstacle, I'm sure people were shooting this discipline long before the electronic systems became popular. I'd certainly like to have a go at this.0 -
No, anyone applying between the Ministers statement in November and the passing of the Misc.Provisions Bill into law (and it's commencement) is told that when that Bill becomes law, their licence may wind up being revoked or denied renewal (which is the more likely way to deal with it operationally). The point is not to let someone go off and spend a few grand on a pistol that two months later they have to give back and can't sell at a break-even price (haven't you noticed that this is already happening in the For Sale/Wanted forum here?)Ah come on rrpc:pac: So everyone is told that the pistol might not be re licenced but they are banned anyway so whats the point in applying.0 -
They do, through the SSAI. And if you're shooting pistol you're in a club already, right? And that club's affiliated to the NASRPC, yes?I am aware of the NASRPC, but that is an organisation for clubs, not individuals, and they don't seem to have a say at the level of the FCP.
I've generally found that it's a piece of information that gets ignored or outright suppressed whenever the shouting starts.I wasn't aware that the NTSA supports centerfire pistol owners though, that is news to me!
The NTSA doesn't have a team of match organisers to send out everywhere. It's the chicken-and-egg problem; need to run matches to find volunteers, need volunteers to run matches. But email pistol@targetshootingireland.org if you'd like to get a match run at your club and something can be organised if you'll help.You guys really should try and organise more competitions, there are many 25m ranges in the country from Cork to Limerick to Sligo to Kildare to Dublin where they could be held.0 -
Well Sparks put you right on that oneI am aware of the NASRPC, but that is an organisation for clubs, not individuals, and they don't seem to have a say at the level of the FCP.. The NASRPC is a clubs based organisation, but all members of an affiliated club are members of the NASRPC by default and entitled to take part in competitions.
Electronics make it easier, but you need turning targets at a minimum and the timing is absolutely critical. When you've three seconds to raise and fire, a half second is huge.I wasn't aware that the NTSA supports centerfire pistol owners though, that is news to me! You guys really should try and organise more competitions, there are many 25m ranges in the country from Cork to Limerick to Sligo to Kildare to Dublin where they could be held.
Targets and timing shouldn't be a major obstacle, I'm sure people were shooting this discipline long before the electronic systems became popular. I'd certainly like to have a go at this.
We've not really started pushing these competitions because of the investment required by clubs (which could be all down the swanee in a matter of months). If things work out OK, then we would be happy to run more of tehm, but you can appreciate that we are all in the same boat with regards to the Minister's statement.
Edit: Just to add that many of our friends in the North also do this discipline and have been pushing for us to run a few competitions as well. We are a thirty-two county organisation and really should be looking after these guys, and we will as soon as (and if) the situation allows.0 -
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Sparks this may seem a silly question but is there any ISSF 300m three position full bore rifle competition in this country.
Sikamick
Not in the immediate future, but give me some time.
I'd like to run some 300m events, since our DF represent us in CISM events and take part, and there are some who have the kit to do it, so I'd like to run one here. 0 -
It wasn't me! wrote: »Not in the immediate future, but give me some time. I'd like to run some 300m events, since our DF represent us in CISM events and take part, and there are some who have the kit to do it, so I'd like to run one here.
where would you shoot 300m events,hope you succeed when ever you do get started.0 -
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Do we all remember, we had similar about the .223 and .308, I think it was A Mr. Bobsomebody. Could this be s**t - stirring so people will attend a certain meeting on Saturday.
Chem no disrespect but I think you are been mislead and misinformed.
Sikamick
No offence taken Mick;) Its like this I make up my own mind on things. I dont take someones advise or opinion and just believe it. I will give everyone a chance to speak and then make my own mind up. I dont fall out with folks just because I dont agree with them (it would be a quite life if everyone I know thinks as me).
Listen I dont know nor care (for now) what this whole them and us thing is about. You met me mick and you were a gentleman and soon Id like to join your vintage rifle club. But just because I posted a date for a meeting it seems Im taking sides.
Im a shooter who is not into the politics of shooting. Where is the freedom to have an opinion on boards gone, when there is a difference of opinion and if its not the right opinion you get singled out
Politics will kill this sport and it will have notting to do with the government;)0 -
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and you will see where the politics is. Sorry to burst your bubble Bob, but you could give courses on S**t Stirring.Chem just watch this space, Politics will kill this sport;)
Good Night Bob/Cousin
Sikamick[/QUOTE]
Like I said the master at s**t stirring. Am still watching the space!0 -
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