Crossbows law in ireland

Seller159 · 21-10-2013 02:49PM #1

Hi wondering can someone help me out im wondering about cross bows in ireland are they aloud here and if so can you ship them into ireland if buy of an online website or can i get them here?

Any help would great thanks alot

aaakev · 21-10-2013 02:50PM

They are classed as a "restricted firearm" and must be licenced by applying to your local Chief Superintendent.....

Seller159 · 21-10-2013 03:27PM

really but how come compound bows and other bows are ok? if i was to order a cross bow would it come into the country do you think?

aaakev · 21-10-2013 03:59PM

Seller159 wrote: »

really but how come compound bows and other bows are ok? if i was to order a cross bow would it come into the country do you think?

They were apparently included in the legislation without any thought behind it and because no one questioned it they are now restricted. There is a srction on the gun licence application which you can tic if you want to apply for one.

Yeah sure it might come through but then again you could get caught with an unlicenced firearm and find yourself in a world of **** just like if you were caught with a sawn off shotgun or an uzi..... Really worth the hassle when there is a legal way to go about it?? What do ya want it for?

Lardy · 21-10-2013 04:49PM

You can carry a crossbow loaded, unlike a normal bow. That's the difference.

aaakev · 21-10-2013 05:32PM

Lardy wrote: »

You can carry a crossbow loaded, unlike a normal bow. That's the difference.

I dont think thats the reason. You can draw a bow just as quick as raise a crossbow.... Like i said, no body was interested in crossbows when the legislation was being written so they were just included because there was no discussion surrounding them

peter bermingham · 21-10-2013 06:16PM

really are ya going to use one i looked into getting one seen all the hassle with getting one no archery club will let you loose with a crossbow so i just went for the bow and joined a club

aaakev · 21-10-2013 06:23PM

peter bermingham wrote: »

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And that would be illegal under the firearms act which you yourself seem to know then you go on to tell him how to get around it and break the law?? Good man, seriously well done.....

peter bermingham · 21-10-2013 06:35PM

Your right sorry have changed it

Seller159 · 21-10-2013 10:59PM

aaakev wrote: »

They were apparently included in the legislation without any thought behind it and because no one questioned it they are now restricted. There is a srction on the gun licence application which you can tic if you want to apply for one.

Yeah sure it might come through but then again you could get caught with an unlicenced firearm and find yourself in a world of **** just like if you were caught with a sawn off shotgun or an uzi..... Really worth the hassle when there is a legal way to go about it?? What do ya want it for?

Oh right well thats pretty crap isnt it? Lol. I want it just for target shooting and stuff like that in my back garden i seen a website out side Ireland that sells them(not america) and they said they would and can ship them here to me so just thought id ask around about it 1st to get some advise on them and if it would get through to me or what would happen?

Iv order full metal gas powerd airsoft shotguns an stuff from other countrys and they came through fine. I no where aloud airsoft here but its just strange that it would come through so easy you know?

Seller159 · 21-10-2013 11:01PM

Lardy wrote: »

You can carry a crossbow loaded, unlike a normal bow. That's the difference.

You cam carry a bow half loaded:) and it be just as fast to shoot a bow than a cross bow?

Witcher · 22-10-2013 04:36AM

Seller159 wrote: »

i seen a website out side Ireland that sells them(not america) and they said they would and can ship them here to me so just thought id ask around about it 1st to get some advise on them and if it would get through to me or what would happen?

I had Customs spot and seize a stock off a rifle and demand a copy of my licence. A piece of wood couldn't even get through unnoticed.

If Customs seize it, you are fcuked or at least you will be when you're doing time for it. Really not worth it..there's no sympathy from the guards when you're caught with an unlicenced firearm..especially a restricted one which a crossbow is. Mandatory 5 years inside is the sentence upon conviction.

Seller159 · 22-10-2013 09:06AM

Blay wrote: »

I had Customs spot and seize a stock off a rifle and demand a copy of my licence. A piece of wood couldn't even get through unnoticed.

If Customs seize it, you are fcuked or at least you will be when you're doing time for it. Really not worth it..there's no sympathy from the guards when you're caught with an unlicenced firearm..especially a restricted one which a crossbow is. Mandatory 5 years inside is the sentence upon conviction.

Yeah i guess ur right it wouldnt be worth doing incase was caught ill just stil to yhe bows then:) thanks alot for the help man

marinabannon · 03-01-2014 03:40PM

i was told it's because crossbow have triggers that why u need license .....

Midnight64 · 06-01-2014 04:28PM

Seller159 wrote: »

You cam carry a bow half loaded:) and it be just as fast to shoot a bow than a cross bow?

But it can not go off accidently by catching the trigger. Perhaps that is the difference?

aaakev · 06-01-2014 06:30PM

Midnight64 wrote: »

But it can not go off accidently by catching the trigger. Perhaps that is the difference?

Thats not it at all. Nobody was concerned with them so they were just left out

marinabannon · 07-01-2014 01:00PM

i asked this question at the local gun club, guarda there told me it simple the fact it has trigger .............

aaakev · 07-01-2014 07:32PM

marinabannon wrote: »

i asked this question at the local gun club, guarda there told me it simple the fact it has trigger .............

I would take what ever a garda says about the firearms act with a pretty big pinch of salt.... He had no idea and simply made that up instead of telling you he didnt know.

marinabannon · 07-01-2014 09:10PM

ok leave this one with u cheers............

renas · 03-02-2014 02:01PM

Seller159 wrote: »

Oh right well thats pretty crap isnt it? Lol. I want it just for target shooting and stuff like that in my back garden i seen a website out side Ireland that sells them(not america) and they said they would and can ship them here to me so just thought id ask around about it 1st to get some advise on them and if it would get through to me or what would happen?

Iv order full metal gas powerd airsoft shotguns an stuff from other countrys and they came through fine. I no where aloud airsoft here but its just strange that it would come through so easy you know?

Man its nothing to compare with airsoft couse airsoft is legal if its power under the restrictions, crossbow its classified same as normal gun, shotgun,rifle or what ever so if you get caught you can spend some long time in prison, trust me better you go for a compound bow and forget the hassle and im not even recommend such weapon till you are at least 25 or so just to make sure you do understand how to use it safely

aaakev · 03-02-2014 08:35PM

renas wrote: »

better you go for a compound bow and forget the hassle and im not even recommend such weapon till you are at least 25 or so just to make sure you do understand how to use it safely

25??! I know 16 year olds with their own guns who are safer than some older men iv seen with guns!! A compound bow is not a weapon unless used on another person, its simply a piece of sports equipment

renas · 04-02-2014 12:25AM

aaakev wrote: »

25??! I know 16 year olds with their own guns who are safer than some older men iv seen with guns!! A compound bow is not a weapon unless used on another person, its simply a piece of sports equipment

Compound bow is not a weapon!??! what are you even talking about i shoot with mine true the car dor clear
, so i can tell you shotgun is not weapon till its used against anybody so no bull**** .. and what are you even talking about 16 years old with own guns !!!?

aaakev · 04-02-2014 12:30AM

renas wrote: »

Compound bow is not a weapon!??! what are you even talking about i shoot with mine true the car dor clear
, so i can tell you shotgun is not weapon till its used against anybody so no bull**** .. and what are you even talking about 16 years old with own guns !!!?

Your not from around here are you.... Im talkimg about a compound bow not beimg classed as a weapon. They are designed and sold for shooting targets or hunting in other countries NOT as weapons. I can put a baseball bat through a car door, still not a weapon. Unless I use it on someone ...

Exactly what I said, I know 16 year olds who have shotguns and rifles. In ireland you can own a gun at 16.

Boaty · 04-02-2014 12:30AM

Yes 16 year olds can get their own guns.

renas · 04-02-2014 12:32AM

Boaty wrote: »

Yes 16 year olds can get their own guns.

No they cant couse you are getting only training license and you cannot cary any guns or ammunition

aaakev · 04-02-2014 12:36AM

renas wrote: »

No they cant couse you are getting only training license and you cannot cary any guns or ammunition

Na mate Training licence at 14. Own licence at 16 to own, use, carry your own gun.

renas · 04-02-2014 12:37AM

Baseball through car door man im in wrong place, again 16 years old cant have anything unless they are jumping rabbits against the law you can get full license only at 21 what are you talking about ?

aaakev · 04-02-2014 12:41AM

Ah buddy im goin asleep, trust me you're wrong. Check out the shooting section for the info and if ya fancy a bit of hunting give me a shout ill gladly take you out. ....

Witcher · 04-02-2014 12:42AM

You can have a licence at 16, go read the legislation.

IIIAcHmEdIII · 04-02-2014 12:44AM

renas wrote: »

Baseball through car door man im in wrong place, again 16 years old cant have anything unless they are jumping rabbits against the law you can get full license only at 21 what are you talking about ?

A quick Google : http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Firearms_and_Ammunition_FAQ

look at point 4.

greysides · 04-02-2014 01:57AM

Folks, this is the archery forum....................

Crossbows law in ireland

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