gun license

Butchyd

hi all, ive recently applied for a gun license in the last couple of months. ive bought the gun filled out the paper work, have the course done, paper sent off and checked. ive got word back from my local station and the garda there checked it said it was fine and said i should have it back within two weeks. it went to the next station and i got a call and was told that it was being checked, he confirmed my address and DOB and said if there was any other questions he'd ring back. i rang the station just for a query and a garda got my form and was looking at it while i was talking to her and she said i needed an extra written letter from the land owner that i have permission off basically saying, "i john give james permission to shoot on my land etc" im just wondering is this actually needed as three other garda's have checked it and have had no issues with it.
thanks
regards, jack

Cass

How many written permissions did you submit?

Butchyd

one permission. there was only space for one

Butchyd

Butchyd wrote: »

one permission. there was only space for one

i did not submit any extra permissions just in the space provided on the actual form, ie name of land owner, address of land, mobile number.

juice1304

I think the bit on the form is only if you want to apply for a limited licence, usually you would submit the application with some extra letters etc...

sharkfox

I had to do the same, handed in the letter and my licence was out within a week or ten days.

Butchyd

okay thanks ill give it a go.

tomtucker81

I think in the case of a first application you have to supply written confirmation of permission from the landowner.
I.e. as stated above,
I (farmers name) give permission to (your name) to shoot/hunt for game and vermin on my land at (address).
Yours sincerely.
(Signed by farmer)

Cass

You need two land permissions and ignore section 5.2 (IIRC) as it's for a limited license.

Give in one more permission.

Mongfinder General

Cass wrote: »

You need two land permissions and ignore section 5.2 (IIRC) as it's for a limited license.

Give in one more permission.

What if I wanted a gun for home protection? Would it be difficult to obtain a licence?

Cass

Yup, because it's illegal. There is no RTKBA (Right To Keep & Bear Arms) in Ireland. This includes for self/home defense, and the topic is prohibited on this forum.