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Guns into Spain?
14 March 2021, 00:52
MARK H. YOUNGGuns into Spain?
Folks,
We are scheduled to hunt in Spain in 2022. Any personal experiences you might have in bringing your own guns into Spain would be appreciated.
THX
Mark
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 14 March 2021, 04:14
Big Wonderful WyomingMoved to Cadiz in 2002 and then moved to Sicily in 2005.
Any information I would have isn't worth much.
Almost every single Spanish outfitter I met and Jagd and Hund said that bringing your own rifles is not worth the hassle.
I was a poor enlisted schlub in 2005, and spent my money on Namibia. Though I will say this, at the time Ibex were twice as expensive then as they are now.
Spanish bueracracy is worse than anyplace I have ever lived except for Italy. So I would probably agree, if possible.
14 March 2021, 07:44
Bwana1Several years ago, on arrival, they would stamp your passport with a special stamp that included a description of your forearms. You better have those firearms with you on departure.
14 March 2021, 13:46
monteroMark,
Bringing your guns into Spain is quite a simple feat.
It might not be worth the hazzle for any lazy outfitters, but definetely is for so many hunters that like to hunt with their own guns.
In fact, most of our clients do bring their own.
You just need a paper from one of the Spanish Consulates in the US, send it your outfitter here and will have your Spanish Gun Permit well issued in advance and have it ready when you arrive.
Be aware, that regardless the fact that you bring a gun or not, to use one in Spain you will need a Fire Arm permit, not just a hunting license which you also need, but a gun permit.
Without it you cannot legally borrow and use your outfitter's gun.
Regards from Spain,
Alvaro
15 March 2021, 01:28
bobby7321Get a permit via your closest Spanish consulate.
http://www.exteriores.gob.es/C...cios-consulares.aspxhttp://www.exteriores.gob.es/C...s/RequisitosCaza.pdfthat along with your 4457 and some information on where you are hunting and where the firearm will be during your entire trip. You'll go over all the paperwork at the police station in the airport.
Did the Slam last year. As easy as any other country I've ever visited. Just the usual SOP paperwork.
There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others.
Regarding the huntng license requirement -- is this for our hunting license here in the US -- or Spanish hunting license?? Thanks in advance for any clarification.
16 March 2021, 02:56
monteroMAH,
I mean a Spanish hunting license.
Your outfitter will get it for you.
Alvaro
Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate your insight.
16 March 2021, 23:04
larryshoresI have done it 3 times. It was hassle free as I recall.
18 March 2021, 13:23
mboga biga bwanaquote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I have done it 3 times. It was hassle free as I recall.
Absolutly
Your Outfitter should Register the Guns at the Airport.
Nec Timor Nec Temeritas
19 March 2021, 21:19
MARK H. YOUNGGuys,
Thanks to everyone for the info. Looks like I'll be bringing my own rifle to Spain next year.
Mark
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 Anybody have insight on when Spain will open up??
28 March 2021, 13:57
monteroIncoming internationals are allowed in by exhibiting a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.
Travelling is banned between different regions until April 9th.
Many Thanks for the insight! Cheers - Mark
03 April 2021, 11:26
bobby7321quote:
Originally posted by montero:
Incoming internationals are allowed in by exhibiting a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.
Travelling is banned between different regions until April 9th.
Are you sure?
http://www.exteriores.gob.es/C...ENT%2011.03.2021.pdf06 April 2021, 00:24
monteroI stand corrected.
Not all internationals are allowed in.
I hope we all get over this mess soo.
Thank you for the head up. Everybody should check the latest traveling regulations enforced by any country he wants to travel.
23 April 2021, 13:43
Charlie64.
Mark, What will you be hunting ?
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
24 April 2021, 20:52
MARK H. YOUNGCharlie,
We'll be hunting ibex (1 species), fallow and mouflon. My first time in Spain and I'm really looking forward to it.
Mark
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 30 April 2021, 01:57
gsganzerI'm hunting Spain this coming November. I'm planning to use the outfitters gun, but starting to reconsider. I've only used an outfitters gun one other time and really prefer to use my own.
With the exception of last year, I typically hunt in Spain a couple times a year when I'm there for work events. It's a royal pain traveling with a gun anymore and I always use my guide's gun. They typically have very nice rifles such as Blaser, Sako, Sauer, etc. with nice scopes Swaro, Zeiss, SB, etc. I don't see any reason to deal with bringing a rifle along.
29 May 2021, 04:20
bobby7321I believe you still need a gun permit even when using someone else's gun.
06 June 2021, 06:00
bobby7321Spain officially open to americanos starting Monday the 7th as long as you've been vaccinated. Landing in Madrid Monday morning at 9 am with the fam
Can't wait.
03 April 2022, 03:34
MTGunnerWe will hunt Spain late Oct. 2022 for Ibex and Mouflon sheep. We are going through the process to take my own firearm to hunt. My thought regarding this issue stems from spending so much time to dial in an accurate load out to 600 yards plus. I am confident my Remington 700 mountain rifle in 260AI will be more than adequate to take the target animals. Having spent so much time, $$$$, load development and more I would not think to use a firearm, cartridges that I am not fully experienced and confident. Therefore my opinion is to go through the process to travel to Spain to hunt with my rifle. BTW, have done so to RSA and NZ. Yes, is a bit of work but I believe in the confidence it provides. MTG
03 April 2022, 15:03
Charlie64.
Seems like a few people going to Spain this year!
It is certainly on the books for us in the next couple of years.
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"