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Licence issues.

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  • 18-08-2012 5:20pm
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    Pat McGroin
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭


    Hi Lads .

    Changed the scatter gun lately from a Baikal Under / Over to a benelli pump . No hassle with the local Sargent didn't even have to fill out any forms just gave him my old licence and details of where my gun went and where I got the new one and the details of it Etc. . All good .

    Few days later I get my new licence with a gobbledegook expiry on it 1/1/1000 or something and the benelli listed as a double barell on the back . Before i get a chance to chat to the local guard another two licences arrive . One with correct expiry but still benelli double barell on the back and the other with correct date etc. but the details of my old gun on it :mad::mad::mad: .

    So what do I do now .

    Is there any way of contacting the licence printing people so I can put them straight and get one licence with the correct details on it or do I have to go through the local FAO again ?
    And whats the legal position at the moment regarding the licence I have ? The serial number and all other details are correct , It's just the description thats wrong on it .
    Any help welcome...:confused::confused:


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


    Pat McGroin wrote: »
    Few days later I get my new licence with a gobbledegook expiry on it 1/1/1000 or something and the benelli listed as a double barell on the back . Before i get a chance to chat to the local guard another two licences arrive . One with correct expiry but still benelli double barell on the back and the other with correct date etc. but the details of my old gun on it :mad::mad::mad: .
    The date is a misprint and a new license with the correct date should be issued automatically within a week or so.
    Is there any way of contacting the licence printing people so I can put them straight and get one licence with the correct details on it or do I have to go through the local FAO again ?
    Go to your FO. They issue the authorisation to print.
    And whats the legal position at the moment regarding the licence I have ? The serial number and all other details are correct , It's just the description thats wrong on it .
    Any help welcome...:confused::confused:
    On the very technical end it's a license for a gun you don't have so basically possession of an unlicensed firearm. contact your FO, get the re0issue with correct date, and details. Should take no more than 2 weeks so you'll have it for the start of the season. In the meantime try to limit the use of the gun, and if you do bring it out carry all licenses with you.
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    bravestar
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    Ezridax wrote: »
    Pat McGroin wrote: »
    Few days later I get my new licence with a gobbledegook expiry on it 1/1/1000 or something and the benelli listed as a double barell on the back . Before i get a chance to chat to the local guard another two licences arrive . One with correct expiry but still benelli double barell on the back and the other with correct date etc. but the details of my old gun on it :mad::mad::mad: .
    The date is a misprint and a new license with the correct date should be issued automatically within a week or so.
    Is there any way of contacting the licence printing people so I can put them straight and get one licence with the correct details on it or do I have to go through the local FAO again ?
    Go to your FO. They issue the authorisation to print.
    And whats the legal position at the moment regarding the licence I have ? The serial number and all other details are correct , It's just the description thats wrong on it .
    Any help welcome...:confused::confused:
    On the very technical end it's a license for a gun you don't have so basically possession of an unlicensed firearm. contact your FO, get the re0issue with correct date, and details. Should take no more than 2 weeks so you'll have it for the start of the season. In the meantime try to limit the use of the gun, and if you do bring it out carry all licenses with you.

    Solid advice there.


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