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Shooting Forum - Firearms licencing information

Glacier · 2005-10-03 20:24:25

I am planning to start shotgun target shooting and eventually plan to buy a shotgun. I was just wondering are 12-gauge shotguns legal in this country & would there be much problem getting a license for one? Will any of the new gun legislation affect this or make it more difficult to own one? Any help appreciated. Thank You

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Is it legal to own a 12 gauge shotgun in Ireland?

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03-10-2005 9:24pm

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Glacier

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I am planning to start shotgun target shooting and eventually plan to buy a shotgun. I was just wondering are 12-gauge shotguns legal in this country & would there be much problem getting a license for one? Will any of the new gun legislation affect this or make it more difficult to own one? Any help appreciated.
Thank You

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#2 03-10-2005 9:39pm
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Yes .. 12's (Gauge) shotguns are legal , along with 8 , 10 , 16 ,20 , and 410.

You need a licence for any of them .
Sporting shotguns will not be affected by the changes to the firearms laws.

The easiest thing for you to do is visit a good gunclub or gunshop and look at what's available , there are a huge range of models and prices.

You really need to join a gunclub too.

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