Ireland Longford man dealt with under Probation Act over firearms licence lapses
On 15 October 2021, a search of the home of Charles McCord, a 61-year-old man of Knockanboy, Longford, found 12 firearms, an air rifle and three deactivated gun components. He faced 11 charges, including possession of gun components, shotguns and rifles and two deactivated revolvers. No victim is named in the facts. In July 2024 he withdrew his application to Longford District Court to challenge the revocation of his firearms certificates, and the judge dealt with the matter under the Probation Act, giving credit for no previous convictions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced25 Jul
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Charles McCord, 61, failed to keep up licences on several antique guns following a family tragedy.
- Where
- The defendant is Charles McCord of Knockanboy, Longford.
- When
- A search of the defendant's home took place on Friday, 15 October 2021 at 7:00pm.
- The court report was published on 28 July 2024 according to the article text, while the article URL is dated 25 July 2024.
- Weapon
- The search found 12 firearms, an air rifle and three deactivated gun components.
- Charges
- The defendant faced 11 charges, including possession of gun components, possession of shotguns and rifles and possession of two deactivated revolvers.
- In court
- He withdrew his application to Longford District Court to challenge the revocation of firearms certificates for a Marlin bolt action rifle and two French double barrel shotguns.
- Investigation
- The sergeant said there was nothing sinister about the possession and that the defendant co-operated fully.
- The Garda inspector said an agreement had been reached that 10 antique guns would be given to a registered firearms dealer.
- Sentence
- The judge dealt with the matter under the Probation Act, giving credit for no previous convictions.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA defendant who failed to keep up licences on a number of antique guns following a family tragedy was given the benefit of the probation act at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe defendant is Charles McCord (61) of Knockanboy. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenA search of the defendant's home took place on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 7:00pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe search of the defendant's home found 12 firearms, an air rifle and three deactivated components of guns. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe defendant faced 11 charges, including possession of components of a firearm, possession of shotguns and rifles and possession of two deactivated revolvers. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMr McCord withdrew his application to Longford District Court to challenge a decision to revoke firearms certificates. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge said she would deal with the matter under the Probation Act, giving credit for no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe Garda inspector said an agreement had been reached that 10 antique guns would be given to a registered firearms dealer. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe sergeant said there was nothing sinister about the possession and that the defendant co-operated fully. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Jul2024Longford District Court: Gun licence issue resolved
Court report on the outcome of the case: the revocation appeal was withdrawn and the defendant was given the benefit of the Probation Act. It also gives the charges, the search details and the agreement on the antique guns.
convicted, Charles McCord, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charles McCord