It is difficult too appreciate the cost and the awkwardness's of the situation.
It gives me the opportunity too see how blessed I am---well, concerning the handgun conversation--BUT, I am pleased that there is progress being made in your nation in regards to this situation.
How difficult is it too obtain a permit?
Are there any IDPA or such organizations which are helping those who wish to learn and participate in this activity?
Blessings
To obtain a firearm cert in Ireland is quiet difficult and getting a handgun cert can be very difficult.
You must have a totally clean record, be a member of a gun club that has a certified range for the firearm
you are trying to get the licensed, have a monitored alarm, safe etc. After that it is down to the discretion
of the police who generally hold the view handguns should not be in the hands of the public at all.
Firearm dealers here cannot keep any stock of handguns other than trade-ins! ie you must request an
import license after you are granted your firearm license so as the dealer can import your new gun.
No real try before you buy I'm afraid.
In Ireland the SSAI is the governing body for shooters they arrange training courses and are the
umbrella body for the different discipline bodies ie silhouette, benchrest etc. It has become a lot more
organized in the last few years but we still need more proactive members.
I hope to get over to your side of the water this year and try out stuff we can't get here. ie fullbore sils
