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Bringing air rifle from england

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  • 12-06-2009 9:44pm
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    DL-Ferreter
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    Alright Lads,

    A friend of mine in England is heading to live in spain, and he has a very good air rifle (pcp) That I could get at a good price, Ive been after one for a while, and this one is a month old and I could get it for half the retail price - Anyway, I have read a lot of conflicting information about Air Rifles in Ireland, Obviously I need a permit, But some people say Air Rifles are only allowed for Target shooting, But a man local to me says he got his for vermin control, Id have no problem getting land permission, So what do I do then? Apply for the permit with a letter saying my friend intends to sell me the gun....Then if the permit comes through, get him to post the gun to a local gun dealer where I can collect it?

    Thanks


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    #2
    IRLConor
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    Call your local Garda station and ask to speak to the person who deals with firearm certificate applications. They'll tell you what you need.

    You'll probably need:
    1. The make, model and serial number of the rifle.
    2. Written permission from the owners of the land you'll be shooting on.

    Air rifles are licensed for vermin control as well as target shooting, just make sure you're clear with the Gardai on what you'll be doing with it so you don't end up with any unwanted conditions on your certificate.


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    DL-Ferreter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭DL-Ferreter


    Thanks, Will it be ok then for my mate just to post the gun to the local gun dealer then after my cert comes through?


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    rrpc
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    DL-Ferreter wrote: »
    Thanks, Will it be ok then for my mate just to post the gun to the local gun dealer then after my cert comes through?

    He can post it to your gun dealer at any time providing your dealer is happy to take it in for you. You can only collect it when and if you've got your licence.


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    DL-Ferreter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭DL-Ferreter


    Even better, because he will be away to spain before the cert comes through no doubt. So assuming my friendly local gun dealer is happy to help me out, I can get my mate to send the gun straight away by normal post?


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    rrpc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭rrpc


    DL-Ferreter wrote: »
    Even better, because he will be away to spain before the cert comes through no doubt. So assuming my friendly local gun dealer is happy to help me out, I can get my mate to send the gun straight away by normal post?
    Yes. Just remember if you're refused a licence, the dealer may hold on to it.


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    fish slapped
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    So would this process work with a privately owned rifle, say a .22??


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