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  • 13-07-2010 5:45pm
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    barracuda546
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    I've been doing some research on the gun laws and I am just wondering about this
    "Before you make your application for a firearms certificate for a rifle in excess of .22 calibre, you must obtain a permit from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Parks and Wildlife) to support your application to shoot game in the open season."
    It says to "shoot game" does that mean if you want a rifle over .22 that you have to hunt? Thank you.


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    Odysseus
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭Odysseus


    Short answer no. I don't taget shoot myself so I'll let the other lads explain it in more detail than I can.


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    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    barracuda546 wrote: »
    I've been doing some research on the gun laws and I am just wondering about this
    "Before you make your application for a firearms certificate for a rifle in excess of .22 calibre, you must obtain a permit from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Parks and Wildlife) to support your application to shoot game in the open season."
    It says to "shoot game" does that mean if you want a rifle over .22 that you have to hunt? Thank you.

    you must be a member of an Authorized Range and meet security requirements laid out in the firearms legislation

    Link In RED on top of page for detals


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    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    barracuda546 wrote: »
    ..........."Before you make your application for a firearms certificate for a rifle in excess of .22 calibre, you must obtain a permit from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Parks and Wildlife) to support your application to shoot game in the open season."
    It says to "shoot game" does that mean if you want a rifle over .22 that you have to hunt? Thank you.

    A license for any rifle of any caliber can be gotten if you have a "good reason" for wanting it. Be that target shooting, game, vermin, anything.


    The caliber is irrelevant to a certain extent. It only becomes relevant when assessed in relation to its primary use. ie. if you want a .338 Lapua Magnum for shooting foxes, then that would be a no.

    I think this covers what you're asking about. If not please ask again.
    Forum Charter - Useful Information - Photo thread: Hardware - Ranges by County - Hunting Laws/Important threads - Upcoming Events - RFDs by County

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    elius
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    ezridax wrote: »
    It only becomes relevant when assessed in relation to its primary use. ie. if you want a .338 Lapua Magnum for shooting foxes, then that would be a no.

    A bugger:D:D:D:pac:


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    Cass
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    I know.

    And i thought i was being sensible not asking for the .50 cal. :rolleyes::D
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    freddieot
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    they'd easily give you a 50, it's the mad big yolks like 308 that they have problems with :D


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    elius
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    ezridax wrote: »
    I know.

    And i thought i was being sensible not asking for the .50 cal. :rolleyes::D

    I cant see a problem with this. Its only a .50cal you would swear its available in armour piercing rounds or something.. :D


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    Odysseus
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    Many apologies for my post above, I meant to say short answer yes and leave you guys to explain the range stuff:o


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