Taking my rifle to Poland

[Devon County Shooter]

Evening all,

Legal issues here. I've never taken my rifle outside the UK but i'm looking to venture into Poland next month. Firstly will the country allow me to fly in with a rifle (.308 Win)? Secondly if i can, would it be better to purchase ammo there or will i need to take some with me, do they recognise our certificates?

I would also like some info regarding the routine with the airport, costs, procedures, packaging, everything really.

If you regularly fly out from the Uk with your rifle i would love to hear from you?

Regards

Carl.

 

[enfieldspares]

This may be an "old chestnut" and now incorrect. But I have been told, by several, that 'scopes over 3x are illegal in Poland for some type of hunting. But that if you take a variable, say 3-9 or 2-7 and use electrician's tape to "lock" the adjustment right at 3x or below then that is OK.

 

[Devon County Shooter]

Would be so easy just to borrow one! Can anyone add any more to this thread?

 

[Toxster]

This might help:

http://content.met.police.uk/Site/firearmslicensingtravellingwithfirearms

 

[EMcC]

I have travelled to Poland using LOT Polska airlines and had no trouble whatsoever carrying firearms.
I declared them when booking my seat, I cannot remember whether there was an extra charge but there may have been.
I declared them on arrival at check in and was directed to customs from there.
The rifle was in a hard, secure case and my ammo, 40 rounds, in a small metal cash box inside my hold luggage.
The customs were only interested in checking that my rifle serial number was the same as on my FC, once checked it was secured and taken from me until I arrived at Poznan where it was checked again and then I was on my way.

 

[smullery]

Carl,

You have your European Firearms Pass?

​Stan

 

[long_range_rob]

As an aside I recently went to South Africa ( not shooting unfortunately ) and in the baggage reclaim I was asked three times if I was waiting for firearms. I suppose I just look like a reprobate.

 

[Devon County Shooter]

Hi Stan

I'm going to leave my rifle at home on this occasion, but may take it next time. Just read up on the European firearms pass, seems pretty easy enough. I just need to find a professional stalker to look after me for 1 or 2 days now.
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Carl,

You have your European Firearms Pass?

​Stan

 

[smullery]

Carl,

No problems getting one. Just write to your Firearms Dept and request one for ALL your rifles and shotguns. (covers all future plans). It's free. Bottom line it means you have the OK for all EU ownership requirements and all you then need is the hunting permit (that you get from whoever is organising).

Stan

 

[Devon County Shooter]

Will crack that this week. Any one know Steve Duncan out there, after an email address for him?

Carl,

No problems getting one. Just write to your Firearms Dept and request one for ALL your rifles and shotguns. (covers all future plans). It's free. Bottom line it means you have the OK for all EU ownership requirements and all you then need is the hunting permit (that you get from whoever is organising).

Stan

 

[EMcC]

Will crack that this week. Any one know Steve Duncan out there, after an email address for him?

Ho Ho you will have a cracking time if Steve has anything to do with it.
I'm surprised you are flying to Poland, he normally gets his shooting parties to fly to Berlin and collects you from there in his car.
I'm not sure how he gets from Berlin to Poland as I had my eyes shut most of the time, I like speed but not supersonic !!!!!

 

[EMcC]

Pm Sent
Reference the above post, all clear now as I have read your other post about Wife and Krakow

 

[Toxster]

Carl,

No problems getting one. Just write to your Firearms Dept and request one for ALL your rifles and shotguns. (covers all future plans). It's free. Bottom line it means you have the OK for all EU ownership requirements and all you then need is the hunting permit (that you get from whoever is organising).

Stan

Seems daft they don't just bung one in with your FAC. I may get one just so that I'm covered in case I see a weekend trip at short notice.