This is How It Works

We were told before the Ireland’s new laws were meant to go after handguns.  But it looks like the true story is a lot more complicated than that.

IFA Countryside has warned that farmers are struggling to complete complicated nine-page application forms introduced by the Department of Justice under new firearms licensing arrangements.

Many gun holders must have these forms completed and cleared by local gardai by October or their existing permits will be cancelled.

This is why we fight licensing here.  Once you have it in place, the wrench will be tightened until people don’t want to bother.  Then once your numbers are down enough, it’s effectively over.  You’re one tragedy away from ruin.