Tasmania Scrap The Gun Laws

[bigrich]

Ummmm.....what?
You cannot get a semi auto 12g for trap or skeet shooting...

I think you can in some states with a doctors note. Can only be used on a range though.

I believe that’s the case in Queensland

And Victoria, it's an option for me due to my shoulder.

I wonder if I could get a upgrade from a 308 bolt gun to a m14 if my shoulder is a bit crook

[TassieTiger]

Ummmm.....what?
You cannot get a semi auto 12g for trap or skeet shooting...

I think you can in some states with a doctors note. Can only be used on a range though.

I’was advised by my local clay club - that by applying for an auto on this basis will negate the “fit” clause of a “fit and proper person...” and then there are the local range club laws that state the breach must be open and clear before walking from station to station...not sure how an auto would comply.

[duncan61]

You load 2 shots use them then move and reload just like a trap gun,When I used my Greener I just did not close the action til it was my turn

[bladeracer]

I’was advised by my local clay club - that by applying for an auto on this basis will negate the “fit” clause of a “fit and proper person...” and then there are the local range club laws that state the breach must be open and clear before walking from station to station...not sure how an auto would comply.

Fit has nothing to do with physical fitness, whoever told you that is an idiot. Fit means a person regarded as fit to hold a firearm licence.

[bladeracer]

I wonder if I could get a upgrade from a 308 bolt gun to a m14 if my shoulder is a bit crook

Not that I'm aware of. It's a specific medical exemption for clay target shooting only, not hunting or recreational shooting. The law does allow us to "practice" on private property in Victoria without restriction on categories of firearm, but it has been shown that CatH is an exception to that rule. I don't know if the same rule applies to a CatC shotgun held purely for competition.

[bigrich]

I wonder if I could get a upgrade from a 308 bolt gun to a m14 if my shoulder is a bit crook

Not that I'm aware of. It's a specific medical exemption for clay target shooting only, not hunting or recreational shooting. The law does allow us to "practice" on private property in Victoria without restriction on categories of firearm, but it has been shown that CatH is an exception to that rule. I don't know if the same rule applies to a CatC shotgun held purely for competition.

I was joking when I posted the M14 comment. I seem to recall from my firearms coarse that the semi auto shotty’s have a fixed magazine capacity of two shots as well . I could be wrong but .....

[bladeracer]

I wonder if I could get a upgrade from a 308 bolt gun to a m14 if my shoulder is a bit crook

Not that I'm aware of. It's a specific medical exemption for clay target shooting only, not hunting or recreational shooting. The law does allow us to "practice" on private property in Victoria without restriction on categories of firearm, but it has been shown that CatH is an exception to that rule. I don't know if the same rule applies to a CatC shotgun held purely for competition.

I was joking when I posted the M14 comment. I seem to recall from my firearms coarse that the semi auto shotty’s have a fixed magazine capacity of two shots as well . I could be wrong but .....

I assumed you were joking, but it's worth making the clarification for anybody finding the thread in the future
The capacity does ring a bell, I have little interest in club shooting so I haven't looked into it in depth.

[TassieTiger]

You load 2 shots use them then move and reload just like a trap gun,When I used my Greener I just did not close the action til it was my turn

The firearm has to be visibly seen to be unchambered?

[TassieTiger]

I’was advised by my local clay club - that by applying for an auto on this basis will negate the “fit” clause of a “fit and proper person...” and then there are the local range club laws that state the breach must be open and clear before walking from station to station...not sure how an auto would comply.

Fit has nothing to do with physical fitness, whoever told you that is an idiot. Fit means a person regarded as fit to hold a firearm licence.

I don’t believe the club was referring to physical fitness...The question I posed was in reference to a permanent injury where a person might not be deemed to be able to hold / utilise a normal O/U 12g...the conversation was along the lines of, if you state you aren’t capable (fit) to utilise a orthodox 12g then the FA may deem you not “fit”to handle and use another model...or any fireArm.

[bladeracer]

I don’t believe the club was referring to physical fitness...The question I posed was in reference to a permanent injury where a person might not be deemed to be able to hold / utilise a normal O/U 12g...the conversation was along the lines of, if you state you aren’t capable (fit) to utilise a orthodox 12g then the FA may deem you not “fit”to handle and use another model...or any fireArm.

I've heard this as well, and I can't see it myself. I'm strong enough to shoot lots of things hunting and recreationally, but my shoulder would never tolerate me shooting a whole 12ga. competition in one session.

[duncan61]

Tassie you worry to much let it go W.A. might as well be 2 countries away from you .The advantage of the new system where it all goes through the post office is you can apply for what ever you wish for I know with club backing I can get a semi 5 shots or less for competition trap/skeet cos other members have done it but it is like handgun licence you have to go straight to the range shortest possible way no stopping at shops etc.There are clubs in the metro area that are super strict and full of experienced/upthemselves superstars or you can go a bit rural where the mood is laidback and everyone has safe fun.I have been known to go to Murray districts for a shot then on to the Farm in Waroona to get me some bl;ack duck and teal,Good day out with a bag of ducks and a bag of empty shotshells its what living is all about.I have a 2007 250 VTR Honda that I have just licensed so guess what the CBC12g will be stuffed in my camo back pack and I will zoom down on the bike.The horror!!!