brett1868 wrote:Archie, there was a change in the legislation that now allows for sighting in / patterning / ammunition testing on private lands. Check https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/regulation/2017/442/part3/sec33 Part 3 Clause 33 There's still no plinking permitted in state forests and if you get caught in a forest with a firearm and no valid reason then expect to be in a word of grief. The DPI has a dedicated team of people to deal with state forest hunting along with rangers to combat the increase in poaching.
Member-Deleted wrote:brett1868 wrote:Archie, there was a change in the legislation that now allows for sighting in / patterning / ammunition testing on private lands. Check https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/regulation/2017/442/part3/sec33 Part 3 Clause 33 There's still no plinking permitted in state forests and if you get caught in a forest with a firearm and no valid reason then expect to be in a word of grief. The DPI has a dedicated team of people to deal with state forest hunting along with rangers to combat the increase in poaching.
Just in relation to your comment re "private lands," section 33(2) states, "This clause authorises the use of a firearm on any land on which use of the firearm is not otherwise unlawful and is not limited to use at an approved shooting range." the way I read this is, if a person had approval to shoot in a state forest, they would be permitted by this clause, to sight in or tune a firearm, the only proviso I could think of would be, if their approval actually specifically prohibited the activity.
Member-Deleted wrote:...he way I read this is, if a person had approval to shoot in a state forest, they would be permitted by this clause, to sight in or tune a firearm, the only proviso I could think of would be, if their approval actually specifically prohibited the activity.
brett1868 wrote:Member-Deleted wrote:brett1868 wrote:Archie, there was a change in the legislation that now allows for sighting in / patterning / ammunition testing on private lands. Check https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/regulation/2017/442/part3/sec33 Part 3 Clause 33 There's still no plinking permitted in state forests and if you get caught in a forest with a firearm and no valid reason then expect to be in a word of grief. The DPI has a dedicated team of people to deal with state forest hunting along with rangers to combat the increase in poaching.
Just in relation to your comment re "private lands," section 33(2) states, "This clause authorises the use of a firearm on any land on which use of the firearm is not otherwise unlawful and is not limited to use at an approved shooting range." the way I read this is, if a person had approval to shoot in a state forest, they would be permitted by this clause, to sight in or tune a firearm, the only proviso I could think of would be, if their approval actually specifically prohibited the activity.
Correct and as you suspected the DPI rules prohibit any form of target shooting
2freeq wrote:Thanks for the replies. Yes i was referring to state forests as i dont know anyone with private land. So i guess its a solid NO. We will stick to target ranges, Its not worth the risk. Cheers.
bentaz wrote:Just all need to move to Victoria
Rider888 wrote:So it seems like I can shoot stationary targets on private property, outside of a shooting range, if its for the purpose of "familiarisation, sighting and/or tuning" of a new pistol.
scoobs wrote:Rider888 wrote:So it seems like I can shoot stationary targets on private property, outside of a shooting range, if its for the purpose of "familiarisation, sighting and/or tuning" of a new pistol.
you might wanna confirm that. im 99% sure you can only fire a handgun at an approved range. cannot even transport them to any place that is not a gun shop/gunsmith or range.
Rider888 wrote:So it seems like I can shoot stationary targets on private property, outside of a shooting range, if its for the purpose of "familiarisation, sighting and/or tuning" of a new pistol.
Rider888 wrote:Ive also never heard that you "cannot transport to any place that is not a gun shop or range" Is that in the legislation somewhere? Everything I have read states there is no issue taking you Cat H anywhere as long as its in a locked box
bladeracer wrote:Rider888 wrote:Ive also never heard that you "cannot transport to any place that is not a gun shop or range" Is that in the legislation somewhere? Everything I have read states there is no issue taking you Cat H anywhere as long as its in a locked box
You most certainly cannot drive around with a handgun if you are not going directly to or from a range, a shop or home. You must have legitimate reason to have it with you.
bladeracer wrote:Rider888 wrote:So it seems like I can shoot stationary targets on private property, outside of a shooting range, if its for the purpose of "familiarisation, sighting and/or tuning" of a new pistol.
Not with handguns, approved handgun ranges only.
Gaznazdiak wrote:According to SSAA you can only use a pistol at an approved range.
When I looked into pistol shooting about 15yrs ago, one of the things that put me off was the inability to use it anywhere but at the range.
May have changed since, but that combined with some rather "special" people at the nearest club killed all further interest for me.
scoobs wrote:Gaznazdiak wrote:According to SSAA you can only use a pistol at an approved range.
When I looked into pistol shooting about 15yrs ago, one of the things that put me off was the inability to use it anywhere but at the range.
May have changed since, but that combined with some rather "special" people at the nearest club killed all further interest for me.
its still the same
scoobs wrote:Gaznazdiak wrote:According to SSAA you can only use a pistol at an approved range.
When I looked into pistol shooting about 15yrs ago, one of the things that put me off was the inability to use it anywhere but at the range.
May have changed since, but that combined with some rather "special" people at the nearest club killed all further interest for me.
its still the same
2freeq wrote:The legislation is worded in a way that isn't precise and can be interpreted however the authorities see fit. Best bet is interpret it on the cautious and most restrictive side. If it sounds like fun or common sense it's illegal.