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

[rimfire]

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.

Like I said, anecdotal. Back in the 80's a guy died in California from a likely tree spike in a log he was cutting. I've heard they make a mess of chainsaw blades too.

[Asco]

Last October the 2nd in the bush in Moose country.... we were calling one in and...
some jackass starts blasting away at 8am. Horrifying. Tell your bud to be considerate.

[boxhitch]

Scary how many gun owners don't know the rules of transport or storage or ownership

[Blue_Heron]

It would be worth mentioning to him that it might not be taken kindly to by any nearby hunters . . .
Oh yeah, that's for sure.
Been driving once down an old spur road in Coquihala area (more scouting than hunting), closer to intersection with a main FSR heard a couple of shotgun shots. And what do ya think we saw when got to the intersection? A bunch of guys setting up for clay\target shooting, aiming towards the very branch road we were driving down! I think there was the whole family, an older gentleman, 2-3 young guys, a girl in her late teens or early twenties.
That was pretty unpleasant encounter.

[Iron Glove]

I'm with the "it's legal but be prepared to convince the CO that you were not hunting" crowd.
Ditch the camo, your skinner, the game bag and anything that could point towards you hunting to help eliminate problems.
Also agree with the respecting hunters opinion, try to avoid them.
Around here there are a couple of "quarries" that are used as de facto ranges. One is reasonably away from areas frequented by hunters, the other is right in the middle of a popular hunting area - use the one that is not frequented.

[rimfire]

Scary how many gun owners don't know the rules of transport or storage or ownership

It doesn't help that the laws are written so vaguely that they can be interpreted in the broadest sense of the words.

[ribber]

Thanks Guys, I knew I could count on you, ribber