Nephew back paddock

[FNQ]

Can I take my nephew pinking in the back paddock?

He is 12 and doesn’t have a minors permit.

[duncan61]

whos likely to know???

[mickb]

Call a local gunstore mate, they will have the best chance of knowing. Then double check with weapons licencing, who, depending on who you get, may have less knowledge lol

[marksman]

in Victoria you cant
if he is over 12 in Vic you can take him to a gun range and he can shoot targets under your supervision but not on private property or to hunt

I cant say for beautiful one day and perfect the next
someone from QLD should chime in soon

[Member-Deleted]

Far as I know FNQ you can I've never heard of a permit for under age shooters unless it's to shoot at a gun club I presume that is for safety and insurance reasons do you own the property? if so shouldn't be a problem unless it's close to neighbours
they must be properly supervised not leave them with the gun while you sit up on the verandah we have families that do it frequently up here if you are confused just give your local cop a ring he'd know exactly what's required

[trekin]

Section 52 of The QLD WEAPONS ACT states;
52 Physical possession and use of weapon sometimes allowed for the purpose of training a minor

(1) A minor who is at least 11 years may have physical possession of and use a category A or B weapon or a category M crossbow in a place where it is lawful to physically possess and use a category A or B weapon or a category M crossbow if—

(a) the minor is under the direct and immediate supervision of a parent, guardian or another person who is acting in the place of a parent or guardian; and
(b) the parent, guardian or other person is licensed to possess the weapon.

(2) A minor who is at least 11 years may have physical possession of and use a category A or B weapon or a category M crossbow at an approved range for category A or B weapons or category M crossbows if the minor is supervised—

(a) directly and immediately by a range officer; or
(b) as prescribed by regulation.

[duncan61]

good answer trekin

[FNQ]

Yep I own the farm (well the Commbank own a portion).
We went plinking today and he had a ball.
Thanks for all the responses.

Will have to look into getting him a license.

[mickb]

This is good information to know