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There's a new EU directive coming through on the European Firearms Pass. At present it's expected to be finalised by early next year.David Levene wrote: You're lucky Jim. Here on mainland UK we have got loads of 25m turning target ranges, but (effectively) no suitable cartridge pistols :-(
Many thanks but I don't think it will be of any help to us.rrpc wrote:There's a new EU directive coming through on the European Firearms Pass. At present it's expected to be finalised by early next year.David Levene wrote: You're lucky Jim. Here on mainland UK we have got loads of 25m turning target ranges, but (effectively) no suitable cartridge pistols :-(
Have a look and see if there's any good news for you.
http://www.targetshootingireland.org/Do ... ective.pdf
Point well taken, Dave. We here in the US need to count our blessings. AND, remain alert!David Levene wrote:You're lucky Jim. Here on mainland UK we have got loads of 25m turning target ranges, but (effectively) no suitable cartridge pistols :-(Capt. William wrote:Don't feel so bad. We have probably 20 millionish cartridge pistol shooters here in the US: and not many more ranges with turning targets than you have! :-)
Hmm, not so good then. At least now you can shoot in Ireland if you want :)David Levene wrote: Many thanks but I don't think it will be of any help to us.
The new Article 4a says:-
"Without prejudice to Article 3, Member States shall allow the acquisition and possession of firearms classified in categories A, B, C or D only by persons who were granted a licence or a permit to do so in accordance with national law."