What age?

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What age?

Post by Shootermick » 02 Jun 2022, 2:36 pm

What age can a minor legally fire a gun in Victoria? Specifically, on private property, under supervision of a licensed firearm owner.?
Or is it a complete no go unless they have a junior permit?
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Re: What age?

Post by Fionn » 02 Jun 2022, 3:30 pm

No go, they need to be 12 plus and have a Junior licence.
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Re: What age?

Post by Oldbloke » 02 Jun 2022, 3:30 pm

Hi Mick,

Normally must have a junior licence. (12 years I think) But that is fairly easy to get. Dad sits with the son duing the training and test.

https://www.police.vic.gov.au/juniors

However, I think at shooting ranges a
Is an exception. No1 will know the details.
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Re: What age?

Post by No1Mk3 » 02 Jun 2022, 5:20 pm

An unlicensed shooter of any age 12 and over may shoot under supervision of a licensed shooter only at an approved range, persons under 18 need the approval of at least one parent before this can happen. Unlicensed persons of any age are not permitted to use a firearm on private property, so if you want to have your child shoot on your property they will need their Junior Licence. As Fionn & Oldbloke posted, it is not hard to get, easier than an adult actually.
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Re: What age?

Post by Shootermick » 02 Jun 2022, 5:41 pm

Thanks everyone.
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