Bringing a gun to Ireland

[Irishdiver]

I'm taking a trip back to Ireland in July this year and was wondering what the deal is with bringing a speargun back with me?

Also any tips on good hunting spots in Galway Clare area?

Thanks for any replies, my first post on Deeperblue:friday

 

[foxfish]

Hi Irishdiver, welcome to db - have alook here http://forums.deeperblue.com/uk-ireland/85259-ireland-spearing-2010-a.html

 

[sunfish]

Hi Irishdiver, welcome to DB. I've never taken a gun on a plane but here's my input for what it's worth. Airguns require a firearms cert in Ireland but there are no laws banning rubber band powered guns.
Ireland hosted international spearfishing comps in the past and visiting spearos were issued with temporary licences. If I were in your position I'd bring only a band gun and would call it "fishing equipment". Don't mention GUNS in connection with aircraft.

 

[Old Man Dave]

When DB member Birchy brought a gun on the plane to Guernsey they charged him an extra £40. Not because it was a gun but because it was "sporting equipment" over a certain length. Think you need to check this out.

Dave.

 

[Irishdiver]

Cheers boys

I reckon if I take it apart put it in a plastic tube and pack it with my dive gear I should be right.

Snow and frozen boats!!Sounds a bit different to Phuket....looking forward to it

 

[fcallagy]

Hi Irish the snow is gone but the sea may be a tiny bit colder than Phuket. Not too sure on Clare other than dived Kilkee rocks once and could be alright but Pollock etc and very visible area with a gun and a popular place for scubies (its still illegal to spear scuba divers).

In Galway out to carraroe in connemara theres a place called bothar bui and a nice spot at the end of it. On the spearing thread Foxfish posted there should be a few guys that spear out that direction and would be able to give better info. Give us a shout if heading north west.

 

[sunfish]

Hi the sea may be a tiny bit colder than Phuket.

roflroflroflrofl

 

[Pav]

If unsure I would take it apart to its component parts.
Once the bands are removed it is not a weapon?

I think wording is the key if questioned.

I expect you will be fine with it, but be assured they will confiscate everything in your hand luggage.

Try explaining to your 3 yr old daughter why the bad man has taken her jar of Marmite.