Thread: Rabbits and Hares close to houses

Originally Posted by Jhon

Ummm if I remember correctly, law says firearm may not be discharged within 100m of a residence. True?

As long as residents/general public are notified you’re reasonably safe.
From: Arms Legislation Act 2020
Section 48 replaced (Discharging firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon in or near dwellinghouse or public place)
Replace section 48 with:
48 Discharging firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon in or near dwellinghouse or public place
A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding $10,000, if the person, without reasonable excuse, discharges a firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon in or near a dwellinghouse or a public place so as to—
(a)
endanger property; or
(b)
endanger, annoy, or frighten any person.