Deep sea clays

[Shottyshane]

Hi, I recently did a bit of offshore fishing in a workmates boat, probably about 70 km out.

What I'm keen to find out is, is it okay to take my shotgun and a carton of clays out with us for a bit of fun?

We both have current firearm licences.

[Guliver]

Shot off the back of a cruise ship in the 70's, no problem.

[Fozzy]

I know of people that do it in WA even had a safe built into their boat!

Not sure of the exact legalities but you can always ask local licensing.

[Pom]

How far out is international waters?

[Bourt]

This is from an article on Government intercepting boats on the ABC. Here.

The claim: Indonesian politician Tantowi Yahya says it is illegal for Australia to turn back asylum seeker boats in international waters.

The verdict: Mr Yahya's statement is correct, but there is more to the story. The Government cannot legally turn back boats in international waters. But the Government can legally turn back asylum seeker boats intercepted within 24 nautical miles of the Australian coastline, provided it is safe to do so.

So I guess Australian waters end at 24 nautical miles then you're in international waters?

[Turkle]

Heaps of information on the waters limits here.

Nothing about shooting specifically Shotty, but information on the different zones and where different things are enforced.

Helpful?

[on_one_wheel]

12 gauge loaded with berley and tuna oil infused clays

[Spooner]

International waters is one thing.

Before you get there though, is there a 'lawful reason' top have a shotgun on a boat while your still in Australian waters? Especially at the beach where there is no hunting/shooting allowed.

I'd be very surprised if that that was cool, especially in WA? We know how those laws are...

[on_one_wheel]

International waters is one thing.

Before you get there though, is there a 'lawful reason' top have a shotgun on a boat while your still in Australian waters? Especially at the beach where there is no hunting/shooting allowed.

I'd be very surprised if that that was cool, especially in WA? We know how those laws are...

Your not allowed to hunt from the highway either but most of us have had guns on us while driving on them.

If you can show that you have clays and a thrower and it is infact legal to shoot on international waters then I couldnt see a problem getting caught on the beach with guns in your boat, no different to being found with guns in your car at a service station while heading out for a hunt.

[Spooner]

You may be right. Just something that occurred to me.

To OP, emailing QLD weapons and getting a reply in writing will be the best course of action anyway.

Queensland Weapons Licensing
Ph: (07) 3015 7777
Email: [email protected]