nearly there Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi guys how do i go about buy a rifle in say northern ireland and taking it back by ferry or plane.how to i declaire it to the carrier,what documents are required etc.thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Plane: Check the airline will carry them. Pack it in a baggage-handler tough lockable box. Turn up early to check in and declare it at check in, probably get taken through a different route with a police check; receive it at other end probably with police check. Ferry to NI - no idea I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 The first rule about buying a rifle in Northern Ireland.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20series Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 You'll defo need a Pelicase or similar which is lockable and handler proof. Check airlines carriage restrictions lots won't carry firearms, I flew to Jersey in 2008 with Flybe and they were cool. You'll need to declare it with extra paper work etc. Most ferry companies will take firearms but some wont take ammo, so if you're looking to buy a rifle and bring it back it might be OK. TBH I'd talk to your local RFD and get it transferred as per the normal process, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 When I had my first custom rifle built by border barrels about 5 years ago, at that particular time border could not get a courier to ship it to my local rfd here in Northern Ireland. So my only option at that time was to go get it myself. I fancied a daytrip anyhow. I notified the ferry company on booking of the ticket and this wasnt a problem. When boarding the ferry from scotland back to NI I reminded them that I had a firearm on board, not one bit of notice was taken, this didnt seem to phase them or have any effect on security or checks of the rifle or nout. Just a "Thats ok Sir" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearly there Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Ok cheers buys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearly there Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Bradders i assume i broke the first rule of fight club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike357 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 As a UK FAC holder you may well need a permit to have the rifle in your possession whilst in NI. While working out how we were going to the Irish Open I looked at travelling through NI and a permit is required. Check the PSNI web site. Permits also required for Ireland on top of your EFP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Bradders i assume i broke the first rule of fight club No, you broke the first rule about buying a gun in N Ireland When our French contingent come over several times a year to shoot that wonderful discipline we call CSR, they always bring their guns with them. I've asked them what they do at the border checkpoint, to which they reply " we just drive straight through" They can't be bothered with the aggro of checks and it's all legal anyway with a EFP, so the less the Feds know the better it is for everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearly there Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks for the pointers.it does sound more hassle than its worth going over to collect it.i was getting a good price but im not one for the hassle.i just want to pay and take my rifle away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter87 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 If your taken it by plane you can declare it when your booking tickets.I have taken my rifle back to northern ireland a few times to stay legal you need to contact the psni firearms licencing team and get a permit so you can bring it into northern ireland. I have flew back home a number of times using easy jet and they had no problems at all accepting a firearm. When you land your gun wont come through the baggage convayor belt its already been handed over to the police who will take you into a private room to check all is in order then your sent on your merry way.I am not sure why but i was refused when i went to buy ammunition in northern ireland because i didnt have a northern irish FAC even tho my Fac was british and northern ireland is classed as part of the united kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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