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Gun licence help please

  • 14-07-2016 10:37pm
    #1
    HQ2011
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭


    Hello

    I'm wondering if someone can please tell me if there is anything else I need to do in order to qualify for a gun licence for a .22 rifle.

    I will be doing a gun safety course this coming week.
    I have a safe bought and it is bolted to a secure structure.
    My house has an alarm system for extra security.
    I have written permission from one farmer who owns 100+ acres of land to shoot on.
    I live in the country side and my house is on 1 acre of land.

    Is there any other steps I need to take to be qualified to own a rifle at this stage?
    I would rather not join a club at the moment due to the expense but I plan to at a later stage.

    Regards

    J


Comments

  • #2
    Rimfire Shooter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭Rimfire Shooter


    Normally Gardai look for 2-3 permissions. Not saying what you have isn't good enough. Only your Super will decide that.


  • #3
    HQ2011
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭HQ2011


    I was wondering if the one I have will be enough alright, I might try to get a second permission to be on the safe side. Do you know is it unheard of for anyone to get a licence with just one permission?


  • #4
    Rimfire Shooter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭Rimfire Shooter


    HQ2011 wrote: »
    I was wondering if the one I have will be enough alright, I might try to get a second permission to be on the safe side. Do you know is it unheard of for anyone to get a licence with just one permission?

    I know of lads who got licence on one permission alright. As I said it all depends on the Supers attitude.


  • #5
    RossiFan08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 135 ✭✭RossiFan08


    I have gotten a 22 lr license with 1 permission of a similar size. Also got my 308 license on one farm with just over 100 arces. Two different supers, both in Roscommon.

    If you are unsure give the FO and ring and ask


  • #6
    HQ2011
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭HQ2011


    Thanks for the reply's guys I do appreciate it


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  • #7
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,645 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    There is no legal requirement to have two permissions. However the Super may deem the single permission unsuitable or not large enough to accommodate the shooting you want to do.

    That being said 100+ acres, to me, is more than sufficient. If you can get more do, but if not you can apply as is.
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  • #8
    HQ2011
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭HQ2011


    That is good to know Cass, Thanks for your input! :)

    J


  • #9
    HQ2011
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭HQ2011


    One other question guys, Is it a certainty that the Garda will want to come to the property where the gun is being stored to inspect the safe etc?
    Is it up to me to ask the Garda to come visit or will the contact me during the process after I apply?


  • #10
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,645 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    No, its not a certainty. Sometimes they check, other times they don't.

    When you fill in the FCA1 and sign it you are declaring that you meet the minimum standard of security. It's up to gun owners to know what these are and meet them. If the Super wants your security inspected he'll as the CPO (Crime Prevention Officer) to drop out, check and submit a report on it. Once the Super gets this they'll sign off on the application.

    If the Super wants this you'll be notified beforehand and the CPO will ring to make sure you're there.
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  • #11
    Melodeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,445 ✭✭✭Melodeon


    Cass wrote: »
    There is no legal requirement to have two permissions. However the Super may deem the single permission unsuitable or not large enough to accommodate the shooting you want to do.

    That being said 100+ acres, to me, is more than sufficient. If you can get more do, but if not you can apply as is.

    I suspect that looking for multiple permissions no matter the size of any particular individual one is part of the vetting process.
    Having 2 or 3 (or more) landowners willing to give you permission to shoot over their lands goes a good way to demonstrate that you're a law-abiding respectable person in good standing in the locality.


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