DaveZ wrote:Sorry to hijack the thread, but can anyone point me to where I would find this information in the Qld legislation please? I've looked and can't find any reference to these distances. I'm only on 25 acres so need to be aware of these numbers.
I'm just in the process of acquiring a CZ 455 varmint barrelled 22lr topped with a Vortex Copperhead 4-12 scope for the same purpose as the OP, hoping it's a nice little outfit
Cheers,
Dave.
Hi Dave,
All states have their own regulations and there are no distance regulations in QLD
In short, a licensed person can discharge a category A or B firearm at a range or on private RURAL zoned property with the owners express permission. There is no minimum land size but no projectile may leave the property boundary and you should not be viewable from public areas and can't cause fear for neighbors or anyone else (even trespassers).
Noise may also be an issue but is not covered under firearms legislation.
No restrictions on caliber either as long as the above is met but if somebody uses a 338 Lapua for plinking cans on 1 acre they're asking for trouble.