Wanted Airgun for target practice

DeaconB


Joined: 13/07/2010
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 15:36

Does anyone know where I can buy an airgun for target practice and do you need a licence?

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 15:56

Only TRNC citizens can obtain a licence (Police Station). Temporary residents cannot buy a licence ergo they cannot buy an airgun or airpistol.

DeaconB


Joined: 13/07/2010
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 16:14

Thanks DC have to be a catapult then.

LaptaGeezer


Joined: 01/06/2010
Posts: 407

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 16:20

I have plenty of 'Targets' for you Deacon..... bloody pidgeons!!!! I think I will bring a catapult out with me next time, I would gladly pick them off one by one!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 16:29

RE msg 3 & 4: Pigeons: I use a catapult and fresh hazelnuts (for sale at Lemar in Karaoğlanoğlu) - works fine on a short distance (terrace -> roof)...

Sideways



Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 17:06

Dutch,

Unless the laws have changed (and they probably have) I managed to get a gun licence.

You have to go to the police station explaining why you want one and put it in writing and then wait a month to see if you have been accepted.

My Auntie was the British Small Bore Target Champion, so I used that as a lever to get mine in 2005.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 17:11

RE msg 6, Sideways: I wouldn't be amazed if this TRNC law has changed again..! The best solution to get a licence is probably to visit different Police Stations... One of them may use yesterdays, todays or tomorrows law...

mitsybrian


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 18:52

Hi Ian

Pls go to any local Gun shops or clubs for the latest info, the police in Girne are very helpfull, but if you require a gun the local gun shop can oil the wheels and get results.

Brian

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 21:08

got 2 desert beagles for sale short distance only

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 21:37

I've heard of Desert eagles...but desert beagles?.....they sound like the dog's ... ;-)

DeaconB


Joined: 13/07/2010
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 22:09

Thanks all, I will give it go.

You don't need a licence for an airgun in most civilised countries.

I know that you even need one for a chainsaw in the TRNC.

You probably need one to go for a cxxp too.

If they fall into the category as dog licences I think that I will take the chance without one.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 22:13

I'll start baking a cake with a file in it, shall I? - for when we have to come and visit you in the lock up...

Have you seen 'Midnight Express'?

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 22:16

message 10 your barkin mate

Sideways



Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 22:19

Even an airgun needs a licence and you cannot buy one from a shop without it.

Mind you, if I was to sell mine ......................

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 08:32

I have a licence for an airgun. No problems, went to Lapta Police Station and they filled out the form. Took the licence to the gun shop and bought the gun. Before collecting the gun, the shop owner took the licence and details of the gun to Girne Police Station who presumably registered it.

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 08:50

Msg 11.

Why does one require a gun licence to operate a chain saw?

Bit odd.

Chegs

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 09:09

RE msg 15, nostradamus: (...) No problems, went to Lapta Police Station and they filled out the form. Took the licence to the gun shop and bought the gun. Before collecting the gun, the shop owner took the licence and details of the gun to Girne Police Station who presumably registered it. (...)

=> That's what I meant in my msg 7! I went to Girne Police Station first (advised by someone in a gun shop) and was told: no way - airgun permits are for TRNC citizens only.

DeaconB


Joined: 13/07/2010
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 11:49

Like a lot of things in the TRNC it sounds like too much hassle. I will keep my money

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 13:20

Re; message 17 - I am not a TRNC citizen but this was not deemed to be any kind of problem at Lapta Police Station!

DeaconB


Joined: 13/07/2010
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
28/07/2010 13:05

Anyone know the crack about buying one in the south?