Non-hunter target shooting

[ribber]

A few days ago, a non-hunter asked me if he needed a hunting license to carry a firearm into the bush, ie. forestry roads, to go to a gravel pit and do some target shooing there, during hunting season.and I couldn't give him answer, any thoughts, ? thanks,ribber

[Gateholio]

No, but he should take steps to not be identified as hunting by a CO

[Drillbit]

In the FAC days you needed either a hunting licence or permit.

They did away with the permits with the PAL system. All he needs is a PAL

[VFX_man]

A few days ago, a non-hunter asked me if he needed a hunting license to carry a firearm into the bush, ie. forestry roads, to go to a gravel pit and do some target shooing there, during hunting season.and I couldn't give him answer, any thoughts, ? thanks,ribber

It would be worth mentioning to him that it might not be taken kindly to by any nearby hunters . . .

Had some Ahole-r-people doing something near me a couple of years ago while I was hunting. Go to the range out of courtesy please.

my 2 cents

[ve7iuq]

No, but he should take steps to not be identified as hunting by a CO

I think it is easier now, than it was. Like they would have to prove that you were actually hunting, because it is legal to carry a NR rifle almost any place, including most two lane, paved secondary roads and in most cases the rifle can be loaded.

[Ryo]

A good measure to take in that situation (aside from packing targets and leaving knives and game bags at home) is to keep your rifles in the trunk, trigger lock on - even though it is not a legal requirement. when you've got your target set up, fire away. Drive out of the bush with the rifle locked up again.

[rimfire]

A good measure to take in that situation (aside from packing targets and leaving knives and game bags at home) is to keep your rifles in the trunk, trigger lock on - even though it is not a legal requirement. when you've got your target set up, fire away. Drive out of the bush with the rifle locked up again.

In addition to what Ryo said, do not use trees as a backstop. There have been some incidences of metal being found in marketable timber and causing injuries in the sawmills. I heard a rumor from someone at our gun club that CO's were ticketing anyone that shot into a tree during target practice but that is largely anecdotal.

[Drillbit]

In addition to what Ryo said, do not use trees as a backstop. There have been some incidences of metal being found in marketable timber and causing injuries in the sawmills. I heard a rumor from someone at our gun club that CO's were ticketing anyone that shot into a tree during target practice but that is largely anecdotal.

I highly doubt that, but anything is possible.

The mills I know have metal detectors. As well lead is pretty soft.

I've cut through 1/2" steel rods on a table saw by accident (hidden in a laminated hardwood table top) with no problems, so I'm guessing a mill saw blade would cut through a bullet like butter if it made it through the metal detectors.

[Rupert Retired]

All he needs is his PAL. That is a Federal Licence that we all need. To go hunting, we need a hunting licence. To go target shooting, all we need is a PAL.

[wideopenthrottle]

I highly doubt that, but anything is possible.

The mills I know have metal detectors. As well lead is pretty soft.

I've cut through 1/2" steel rods on a table saw by accident (hidden in a laminated hardwood table top) with no problems, so I'm guessing a mill saw blade would cut through a bullet like butter if it made it through the metal detectors.

the nails used to affix them to the tree are more dangerous