Can I own a bow and arrow in Ireland?

For anybody thinking of giving it a go, archery is not too expensive. And the handy thing is that even though it is illegal to hunt, under any circumstances, with a bow in Ireland – you can’t even get a licence to do so, as you can with a gun – owning one for the purposes of field archery is open to anybody.

Is it illegal to hunt with a bow in Ireland?

Bow hunting is Illegal in Ireland under the wildlife act. If you want to hunt on private land get a gun licence and hunt. Bow hunting is Illegal in Ireland under the wildlife act.

Are bows illegal anywhere?

CALIFORNIA – LEGAL Bow, as used in these regulations, means any device consisting of a flexible material having a string connecting its two ends and used to propel an arrow held in a firing position by hand only.

Are crossbow legal in Ireland?

This statutory instrument was amended in 2009. What’s the position with crossbows, spearguns, paintball markers and airguns such as air rifles? Crossbows, spearguns and all airguns with a muzzle velocity of over one joule (including paintball markers) are legally considered firearms and have to be licensed.

Is a crossbow legal in Ireland?

Crossbows may be licensed as restricted firearms; other kinds of bow do not require a licence. Night vision and thermal imaging sights are classified as firearms in Irish law if they are made to be attached to a firearm (hand-held versions of such devices are not controlled).

Are arrows legal?

SEC. 55.06. USE OF BOWS AND ARROWS PROHIBITED.

Can anyone own a bow?

Bow and Arrow Licensing Requirements. You can legally purchase a bow and arrow in many countries; including, Canada, England, and the United States of America. Usually, you can legally walk into a store and come out with a bow and arrow without all of the extra paperwork required for other weapons.

Are bows considered firearms?

Bows are NOT Firearms A bow isn’t viewed by the government as a “firearm. But a bow does obviously launch a lethal projectile (an arrow), and can easily kill a person if in the wrong hands. So what does the law say about allowing convicted felons to purchase and use such a deadly item?

What weapons are legal in Ireland?

What’s the position with crossbows, spearguns, paintball markers and airguns such as air rifles? Crossbows, spearguns and all airguns with a muzzle velocity of over one joule (including paintball markers) are legally considered firearms and have to be licensed.

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