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Replicas and Blank Firers

  • 04-02-2010 2:13pm
    #1
    Solidchrome
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭


    Lads

    Do I need a license to buy a replica/ blank firing pistol (single action colt)? Im a big Western fan.

    I must be searching wrong on the forum because I cant find a recent answer to this.

    Thanks :)


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  • #2
    danpatjoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭danpatjoe


    You don't need a license for a replica, but I imagine a blank firer would be a different matter. :confused:


  • #3
    arnhem44
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭arnhem44


    From the way I read it a person does need permission for the blank firing weapon,There's a few old threads on the shooting forum about this,here's a link to a thread from there on the laws and regulations regarding firearms and also a link to the Justice website which is worth reading however I can't see anything relating to Blank firers on here(only had a quick look).If your in doubt contact your local firearms officer and he will be able to tell you there and then.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055672336

    http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Firearms_and_Ammunition_FAQ


  • #4
    kowloon
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    You don't need anything for a replica, you need to get an authorisation for plugfires and depending on the type you might need a licence for a blank firer. It all depends on your local superintendant and whether he likes you or not. Could be easy going or he could treat you like a criminal. Expect the latter, hope for the former.

    Then there's the problem of buying caps/blanks.


  • #5
    Dr Strange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,427 ✭✭✭Dr Strange


    You do need a firearms licence for a blank firing gun/firearm. Even if it is a replica, if it can fire blanks you will require a licence.

    A non-firing deactivated gun/firearm is classified as a "defective firearm" and will have to be certified as such. For these types you will need a written permission by your local Superintendent to hold it in your possession.


  • #6
    Solidchrome
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭Solidchrome


    Thanks for the advice everyone.

    Guess I'll stick to buying a replica. Isnt the law mad for needing a license for a blank firer? After all they dont fire any projectiles :confused:


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  • #7
    kowloon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,539 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    Preusse wrote: »
    You do need a firearms licence for a blank firing gun/firearm. Even if it is a replica, if it can fire blanks you will require a licence.

    Although you can still get a plugfire as they're just capguns with dummy cartridges. The problem would be buying the caps.
    They sound rubbish though, you really need a full blankfirer for reenactments and displays.
    Some of the British reenactors use rifles that have been bored out to .410 shotguns, you get a good bang out of these, but you have a single shot firearm.


  • #8
    kowloon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,539 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    Solidchrome wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice everyone.

    Guess I'll stick to buying a replica. Isnt the law mad for needing a license for a blank firer? After all they dont fire any projectiles :confused:

    A lot of blanks propel a wad which can be lethal at very close range, they also use a lot more powder than a cap gun which can give some nasty injuries.


  • #9
    Dr Strange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,427 ✭✭✭Dr Strange


    kowloon wrote: »
    A lot of blanks propel a wad which can be lethal at very close range, they also use a lot more powder than a cap gun which can give some nasty injuries.

    That's correct. And that is one of the reasons why they require a firearms licence.
    kowloon wrote: »
    Although you can still get a plugfire as they're just capguns with dummy cartridges. The problem would be buying the caps.
    They sound rubbish though, you really need a full blankfirer for reenactments and displays.
    Some of the British reenactors use rifles that have been bored out to .410 shotguns, you get a good bang out of these, but you have a single shot firearm.

    Yes, the Irish reenactors I came across also use the .410 for that purpose as most of them could get a shotgun licence without problems.


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