grandadbushy wrote:Geez airpowered I think even a shangi ( sling shot) is classed as a weapon here in Qld
I doubt there is any air gun not requiring a licence
Daddybang wrote:I use mine on my dogs if they hassle the cows or on my cows if they're eating my trees!!!
airpowered wrote:hello im from victoria and i was just wondering if there is any type of rifle like an air rifle or something that doesnt require a license, i just wanted something to use on my friends property, i know you need a license for all cartridge type weapons and high powered air rifles but i thought maybe there are some low power air rifles that dont require one?
im pretty sure i know the answer but i just wanted to double check thanks
airpowered wrote:hey all thanks for your replies, yes my friend lives on a bush property and has a rabbit problem so just for occasional pest control and probably shooting at a target there to get my aim up to par, but for the ammount of times i would use it i didnt think going the full license path would have been worth it. A bow would be a good idea but accuracy trying to shoot rabbits would be a problem im guessing. But i guess getting a license and getting in on the fun and going to shooting ranges would be fun and i think i could get into that. What would be the easiest license to obtain for what i would need it for?
Angel wrote:Def cat A/B. Tis the 3asiest one. Im not sure about club affiliations etc. But up here in QLD i needed to be a member of the SSAA (or other like organisation) as my genuine reason as i dont have a property or access to one personally. Im sure other VIC forum members can give u info for your state.
bigpete wrote:Geez if you can't hit a can at 50m with a modern compound after a couple of months practice you're not doing something right lol.
But true,a bow is a close range weapon that is definity and obviously underestimated
Bent Arrow wrote:Go do the work and get your A/B licence. But, you should know that a well tuned modern compound bow will put arrows through the the same hole at 50m. The accuracy limitation on a properly set up bow is not the bow, it's you. I've shot heaps of bunnies with my bows, it just takes some practice, and some basic hunting skills to get within range
bladeracer wrote:No clubs required down here. Just get an "Expression of Interest in Hunting Pest Animals on Crown Land" from Parks Vic or whatever they're calling themselves this year. Costs $14 or so. For the "Target" part of Genuine Reason you might need to be SSAA member?
bladeracer wrote:Bent Arrow wrote:Go do the work and get your A/B licence. But, you should know that a well tuned modern compound bow will put arrows through the the same hole at 50m. The accuracy limitation on a properly set up bow is not the bow, it's you. I've shot heaps of bunnies with my bows, it just takes some practice, and some basic hunting skills to get within range
I know bows can be accurate if you dedicate yourself to them.
It's far more difficult to shoot a bow accurately than a rifle though.
Oldbloke wrote:bladeracer wrote:No clubs required down here. Just get an "Expression of Interest in Hunting Pest Animals on Crown Land" from Parks Vic or whatever they're calling themselves this year. Costs $14 or so. For the "Target" part of Genuine Reason you might need to be SSAA member?
Um, why would you bother?, As I see it you just need hunting. ....then just go to a range if you want. Or am I missing something here?