Rural Life
A TD has called for the establishment of a permanent single forum for stakeholder groups representing licenced firearm holders.
The Minister for Justice has said that his department will continue to engage with stakeholders about reforming the firearm licensing system.
The NARGC has elected a new chairperson and vice-chairperson after its annual general meeting (AGM) in Galway.
The NARGC, which represents hunters, has said that the general election is an opportunity for a "rural reset".
Groups of gun owners and hunters in ROI and NI have linked up to "share expertise and experience on firearms-related issues".
A Clare man has pleaded guilty in court to the reckless discharge of a shotgun where he shot a farming neighbour going about his business.
A firearm owners group has said it is concerned that a review of gun licencing will restrict most forms of shooting activity.
N.Ireland
Over 100 items were recovered from a property in Co. Antrim, including vehicles and power tools, after a PSNI investigation into rural thefts
Gun owners have been left "sidelined" in the effort to reform the firearm licencing system, according to a group representing firearm users.
A government-appointed expert group has produced two reports recommending reforms to Ireland's firearms licensing system.
51,508 firearms licences were issued by An Garda Síochána for shotguns, rifles and shotgun-rifles in 2021.
The IFA is calling for more stringent firearm licensing, in its submission to An Garda Siochana's review of firearm licensing.
