What's The Gun Culture Like In Ireland?

[SAWBONES]

And am I the only one who thinks Guinness tastes like sadness in a glass? I swear, I can't stand the stuff.

You have no taste.
I no longer drink yellow beers, only stouts and porters.

 

[SAWBONES]

BTW, there is no "gun culture" in Ireland.

As one who's been to both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (I recommend the former, not the latter except for the Giant's Causeway vicinity and County Antrim), there simply isn't any private gun ownership except for the rare shotgun.

A number of girls there asked me "do all Americans carry guns?" (They have an image of our country that's mostly Wild West.)
I told them "no, but some do."

 

[dresden8]

Interesting article on Baltimore in Cork. I know it's Wikipedia but the incident is true.

Slavery worked both ways.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_of_Baltimore

 

[Keegan]

they drink Harp and Bud

Why would anyone drink Budwater in a country where real beer is readily available???

 

[dogmush]

Why would anyone drink Budwater in a country where real beer is readily available???

If it's the same Budweiser I got on the continent, it's definatly not what we get here.

Belgium Budweiser was pretty good actually, and lighter then both Guiness and Harp, so it might be a nice switch.

 

[TallPine]

Baltimore, MD ois named for Lord Baltimore, Charles Calvert. He was named after a small town in Ireland, I believe in Limerick or Armagh.

Baltimore, County Cork
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Baltimore (Ireland)Baltimore (Irish: Dún na Séad) is a harbour town in western County Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. Although the name Baltimore is an anglicisation of Irish words (Baile an Tí Mhóir) meaning "Town of the Big House", the Irish-language name for Baltimore is that of the O'Driscoll castle, Dún na Séad ("Fort of the Jewels").

There you go ...

 

[Vern Humphrey]

BTW, I've been told that your fine city of "Baltimore" comes from the Gaelic Baile Taigh Mòr ("Town of the Big House").

Baltimore comes from Lord Baltimore, a Catholic aristocrat, who persuaded the King to establish a refuge for Catholics in the Colonies. The colony is called Maryland in honor of Mary, and the capital is Annapolis, from Anna, Mary's mother, and Polis, Greek for city.

 

[geim druth]

Courtlough charges 20 Euros for 20 shots from a rifle?

Maybe it includes a glass of Guinness.

You should go, you'll have a ball.

 

[cindynles]

Try the Bulmers Cider

I spent 3 weeks in the Republic of Ireland (Clonmel, near Shannon) last year and the locals all drink Bulmers Cider. It is very tasty and I can't find it in the states. Now when people from our sister plant in Clonmel come here I take them shooting if they bring me some. It seems like a fair trade and they all have a blast. This is the only chance they ever get to shoot an evil assualty rifle.

 

[glennser]

Having grown up in Ireland I can tell you that there is next to no gun culture, as a kid all I ever wanted was a bb gun or air rifle but they're under the same class as rifles, which are limited to .22lr and next to impossible to get.
No private ownership of handguns at all, shotguns are possible but you need to own land or have written permission to use someone's land to shoot on which is very difficult to get. When I was a kid there were two gun shops in Dublin but now there isn't a single one.
Ireland is not similar to England as far as guns go, it's much much stricter.
glennser

 

[the_doctor]

Most of you seem to be unaware that Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom. They can get pretty much anything as long the Superintendent approves of the purchase. He must APPROVE EACH PURCHASE.

The new law is coming into effect, which shall require the use of dedicated ranges.

 

[dresden8]

No private ownership of handguns at all

That has changed. There are now nearly 2,000 handguns in private ownership and the political classes are (to coin a phrase) up in arms about it. This situation may change very quickly.

Bulmers is my drink of choice by the way. Sooooooooooooooo sweet in the summer. And Winter.

 

[ArmedBear]

There is a gun culture of sorts, though...

I was stopped by a soldier he said "you are a swine"
He hit me with his rifle and he kicked me in the groin
I bowed and I scraped, sure my manners were polite
Ah, but all the time I was thinking of me little Armalite!

Chorus:
And it's up along the bogside that's were I long to be
Lying in the dark with the Provo company
A comrade on my left and another one on me right
And a clip of ammunition for me little Armalite!

A brave RUC man came walking up our street
With 600 British soldiers gathered round his feet,
Come out ya cowardly Fenians come on out and fight
But he cried I'm only joking when he heard my Armalite!

Chorus:
And it's down along the Falls Road that's were I long to be
Lying in the dark with a Provo company
A comrade on my left and another one on me right
And a clip of ammunition for me little Armalite!

The army came to visit me 'twas in the early hours
With saracens and saladins and buggered armoured cars,
They thought they had me cornered but I gave them all a fright
With the armourpiercing bullets of me little Armalite!

Chorus:
And it's up in Crossmaglen that's were I long to be
Lying in the dark with a Provo company
A comrade on my left and another one on me right
And a clip of ammunition for me little Armalite!

Well the premier came to Belfast to see the battles won
The generals had told them we have them on the run,
The corporals and privates while on patrol at night
Said "send home for re-enforcement's it's the bloody Armalite!"

Chorus:
And it's up in old Poleglass that's were I long to be
Lying in the dark with a Provo company
A comrade on my left and another one on me right
And a clip of ammunition for me little Armalite!

 

[dresden8]

That's Northern Ireland. Part of the United Kingdom. Allies in the War on Terror.

Emm, Err.

Carry on.

 

[green country shooter]

Beer consumption has dropped overall in Ireland due to the smoking ban, high taxes, and increased driving miles, but Guiness still accounts for half the beer sold there, so it's not like "no one" drinks Guinesss. Guiness is a drink of reflection, of quiet thought, of patience. There's not much time for that anywhere anymore. Budweiser is for people in a hurry.

 

[FLA2760]

Here is a link to the Irish Firearm Custody Order of 1972. It is a small PDF file. Just 2 pages.


http://www.c-l-a-s-s.net/pdf/IrishCustodyOrder[2].PDF

 

[Wopasaurus]

Cosmoline :

The interns have to share a Glock

Don't worry... I got it.

 

[geim druth]

Remember to drive on the left, and to yield to the truck with the bren gun mounted over the cab.