? for Ireland, England, & Scotland residents or ex-pats

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I was wondering what exactly are the laws regarding firearms in Ireland mainly but also in England & Scotland?

I'm not so much concerned about handguns (which from what I hear are not allowed anyways) but I am wondering more about shotguns or rifles.

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In a nutshell, as you said, handguns are banned as are auto rifles and shotguns. Pumps are legal but only up to 3 shot capacity.
I believe you can still own black powder handguns.
There is still a big field sports industry here, bolt rifles and double shotguns the standard. Also, auto rifles converted to manual repeaters are a thing. You can get quite a rate of fire going with these puppies.
This is for the U.K. don't know about Ireland.
Hope this helps.
 
Jockohomo said:
In a nutshell, as you said, handguns are banned as are auto rifles and shotguns. Pumps are legal but only up to 3 shot capacity.
I believe you can still own black powder handguns.
There is still a big field sports industry here, bolt rifles and double shotguns the standard. Also, auto rifles converted to manual repeaters are a thing. You can get quite a rate of fire going with these puppies.
This is for the U.K. don't know about Ireland.
Hope this helps.
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So a side-by-side DB shotgun would be acceptable in the U.K.. Is there a barrel length minimum requirement (I'm fine with the metric system) for said shotguns?

Although not mentioned I presume from other things listed that a lever-action rifle would be ok (particularly one in .45 cal) and are there any round restrictions on something like that?
 
Firearm laws vary between England/Wales and Scotland.

The Republic of Ireland has entirely different laws but they are likely strict on handguns/auto weapons due to the 'Troubles' in Ulster. Hunting rifles and shotguns will probably be viewed differently.

In England&Wales the laws are pretty well what has been stated with strict licensing and storage of guns.There are minimum barrel lengths for shotguns but I can't remember the details. Scotland has a different legal system but her laws are very similar, there was even some talk of banning air-guns in Scotland recently....
 
Minimum barrel length for shotguns is 24". I believe lever actions are legal but not 100% sure.
 
Reading this and the posts from the Aussie chat on the 22 thread, I'm stunned at the freedoms you have surrendered.
 
Bare Rib said:
So a side-by-side DB shotgun would be acceptable in the U.K.. Is there a barrel length minimum requirement (I'm fine with the metric system) for said shotguns?

Although not mentioned I presume from other things listed that a lever-action rifle would be ok (particularly one in .45 cal) and are there any round restrictions on something like that?
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Are you bringing your rifles with you?
What are you planning on shooting?
 
Danno4017 said:
Are you bringing your rifles with you?
What are you planning on shooting?
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I don't have any firearms as of yet.
The Misses and I are strongly considering emigrating to Ireland, and we would love to get a "farm" in a more out of the way area.
So, I figure with an out of the way area and lots of animals (ours) it might be a good idea to have something.
I was thinking about a side by side shotgun (probably in 12g) or a lever-action rifle in .45 colt; both having some versitility to them.
 
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