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Can I get a license on my fathers shotgun

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  • 03-07-2013 1:28pm
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    Barrett12
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Do I need to do a training coarse for a first time license if its my fathers shotgun I want to get licensed on?


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    Cass
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    If you cannot show adequate, previous experience with firearm handling/safety then yes it's usually required.
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    LIFFY FISHING
    Registered Users Posts: 1,791 ✭✭✭LIFFY FISHING


    Barrett12 wrote: »
    Do I need to do a training coarse for a first time license if its my fathers shotgun I want to get licensed on?

    If its Your first time application Yes you do, its a requurement on the application form.


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    Witcher
    Registered Users Posts: 14,976 ✭✭✭✭Witcher


    Yeah, have to do it for your first licence.


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    Barrett12
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Barrett12


    Blay wrote: »
    Yeah, have to do it for your first licence.

    Do you know anywhere in mayo you can do it?


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    Cass
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    Nothing specifically.

    Most gun clubs, ranges, even shops run some sort of course. The NARGC also run courses around the country at specific times. You can check their website for the details of when and where they take place.

    Make sure you use a reputable place. Some lad that thinks he is good with guns is not my idea of a course, but as they are basically unregulated it's hard to say what is good and bad.

    My two options would be the NARGC and/or a registered range. As they recognition, licenses, etc they would be better suited than a lad doing it as a side gig. There are a few ranges around Mayo/Galway area that could be contacted. No matter where it will involve some degree of travel to get to.
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    woodcock89
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭woodcock89


    There is a place in bonniconlon and outdoor ranger in tuam does it.


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    Mezamo
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭Mezamo


    What age are you? If you are under 17 you can apply for a training licence. AFAIK you dont need to do a compentancy course when applying for one.


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    Cass
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    Under 16. Not 17.

    At 16 or above you can legally apply for a full license. Between 14-16 (not actually being 16) a training license. The training license applies to everyone of every age, but is more closely associated to under 16s.
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    Barrett12
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Barrett12


    I'm 17 so the guards can't tell me come back when I'm older


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    German pointer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,717 ✭✭✭German pointer


    Barrett12 wrote: »
    I'm 17 so the guards can't tell me come back when I'm older

    They might but legally No they can't . You can apply for a full license at your age as the other poster stated provided you can show good cause to have one.


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    BattleCorp
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    Barrett12 wrote: »
    Do I need to do a training coarse for a first time license if its my fathers shotgun I want to get licensed on?


    Whether or not you need to do a training course to get the licence, it's a very good idea to do a training/safety course either ways.


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    #13
    Barrett12
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Barrett12


    I'm thinking of doing it anyway but don't know any place near me


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    woodcock89
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭woodcock89


    What part of Mayo are you in. In my last post I named to places where they are run. If you give me a rough idea where you are I'll find out for you pm me or just say north south east or west.


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    Barrett12
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Barrett12


    The north of mayo


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