Target Shooting Ireland

These amendments to the Firearms Acts will decide what firearms we can and cannot hold licences for, at least for the next few years. Polite responses to this email address would be of significant worth (in that if there are none sent, the DoJELR may state that noone objected to any amendments).

The problem is that these amendments have not been announced yet, apart from the one concerning secure storage being a mandatory prerequisite for being granted a licence; but we are as sure as is possible given the situation, that we will see classes and calibres of firearms listed in the amendments as being illegal to licence.

Dear Minister,

I am writing to you on behalf of the National Target Shooting
Association, which is recognised by the Olympic Council of Ireland and
Irish Sports Council as the representative body for Olympic rifle and
pistol competitors.

We are increasingly optimistic following recent legal developments
that our competitors may once again be able to compete in all Olympic
disciplines and best represent our Nation.

However I say optimistic, as we are aware that amendments, as of yet
undisclosed are likely to be made to the upcoming Criminal Justice
Bill that may affect this situation.

It is our hope that any future amendment would allow our members to
pursue their Olympic dreams and represent our country on the
International stage. Please find attached a list of rifles and pistols
used in Olympic disciplines. If at any time your department would like
any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact our
organisation.

Yours sincerely,

_____________________

Anthony Corballis.

Secretary NTSA