The 2016 NASRPC Irish Open

Information for travelling competitors

IGRF LogoInformation recently received from Gerry McCarthy, the NASRPC Chair, about the Irish Open in July has confirmed the 2016 Irish Open and IGRF international  is still at Harbour House, Kildare.

There are changes to the way overseas travelling shooters obtain firearms passes from the Garda.

Anyone travelling to Ireland needs to complete the  application form for visitors permit and provide a full copy of their FAC and the original copy of their EFP.

There is no need to send any money.  Competitors will be presented with a bill when they pick up your squadding cards on the first day they arrive.  It is still 40 euros per gun.

The deadline for the applications has been brought forward. Gerry is willing to to co-ordinate but he would need paperwork by the 22 April at the latest. Realistically that means any UK based shooters really need to get paperwork all sorted by the Spring Action Weekend if they can. Anyone doing this may well be able to take advantage of the administration offered by the GB team adjutant – the efficacious Jim Smith.

When Gerry has got the passes authorised he will return them to Jim who will send back onto you.

Anyone wanting to compete in Ireland who does not have an EFP (European Firearms Pass) can obtain them free from their own local police force.

Please let anyone know who is not in the GB squad if you know they are planning a trip to Ireland.

Any further information required let me know. Anyone wanting to send direct to Gerry get in touch and details can be passed on.

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