Thread: Taupo range

Originally Posted by Gillie

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.


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...

That is absolute madness if you are correct in your assumption.
It seems like the Police seem to enjoy making extra work for themselves, knowing that they won't be able to Police it correctly.

You just have to hope you aren't the poor sod they decide to pick on when they want to make an example of someone.