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Buying an airgun in NI

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  • 07-01-2018 12:53pm
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    Mtx
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭


    Started the application to buy one however it's asking me to upload a picture of my purchase. Does this mean you can buy an air rifle without the license initially? And then sort the license later. Seems strange to me, usually you get the car license before getting the car!


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    aaakev
    Registered Users Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    Whos asking you to upload a picture of the gun? To where??

    You buy the gun then get the license, you cant collect the gun until the license comes through. Buying from the north i guess you would need an import license too


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    Mtx
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭Mtx


    The psni website where I sign up for the fac, it's ask for proof of purchase(pic), what calibre, make, type etc. Right so I can't get the license first?


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    gunny123
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    Are you living in northern ireland ?


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    aaakev
    Registered Users Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    Ah ok, i thought you were trying to buy it and import into the republic...


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    Mtx
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭Mtx


    gunny123 wrote: »
    Are you living in northern ireland ?
    Yes, i should have stated that


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    meathstevie
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    Mtx wrote: »
    The psni website where I sign up for the fac, it's ask for proof of purchase(pic), what calibre, make, type etc. Right so I can't get the license first?

    The dealer will want at least a substantial deposit and the balance on collection. If you comply with licencing conditions and you're not an unsuitable applicant there shouldn't be any problem.

    Just like a car you can buy any amount of guns but to take it out and use it you require a licence.


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