Thread: Taupo range

Originally Posted by zimmer

There was a thread sometime back on the legislation effects on ranges. We all got fired up back then but have become lambs since. Also concerning is some shooters not being aware of changed or introduced legislation.

Some of use are working hard in the background... difficult to say much more until Police release more information publicly - hopefully this will happen in the next few weeks and Regulations will be drafted for public comment about the end of this year.

Originally Posted by zimmer

One of the issues posted in that thread was what constitutes a shooting range. Obviously the likes of Taupo would be seen as a shooting range and subject to any rules required of it but what about a few mate's gathering in a farm paddock to do some zeroing?

Yes, this is a concern. I expect Police will write something like "If it is just you and a mate "sighting in" on private land with written permission from the land owner and you are doing it safely (i.e. following Police recommendations) then range certification will not be required." However, the Arms Legislation Act is quite clear that all target shooting is a range and requires certification therefore do not get a complaint...
Notice i said specifically "sighting in" not practicing, plinking, recreational shooting, training, etc.

Also any target shooting with an air rifle comes under the legislation as well. Only paint ball and air soft are exempt. So you can own an air rifle (non-PCP) without a firearms license if you are over 18 years old but if you shoot it at targets then you'll need range certification by the letter of the Act...