Hi, this might sound like a silly question, but where can I go and shoot my semi-auto shotgun in the Bay of Plenty?
I am not a member of any clubs and just want to go shoot a few rounds.
Look forward to any response.
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Hi, this might sound like a silly question, but where can I go and shoot my semi-auto shotgun in the Bay of Plenty?
I am not a member of any clubs and just want to go shoot a few rounds.
Look forward to any response.
shooting clubs need all the support they can get. maybe join one?
Perhaps find a local clay target club, I am sure most allow guests shoot..................even with a "dirty gun" (semi's).
You might only be allowed to load 2 at a time but shooting clays is way better than just blasting away at static targets for the hell of it.
I started shooting clays with a Semi Auto but soon found picking up empties off the ground gets real old real fast.
river bed rabbits are good fun...just be sure to seek appropriate permission from nearby landowners if relevant... and dont be a dick about it...a big barrage of shots just pisses of nearby people.
Just stand on your back porch and let rip - that oughta get some attention...
(just kidding - go to your local gun club and ask. )
it does sound like a strange question, but there is an easy answer; you can legally fire it anywhere you could legally fire a single shot shotgun, unless there is a restriction such as duck shooting or range rules!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Runnings
up here its while driving past someone's house you dont like...:XD:
Around Tauranga I think you'd need to know someone with a farm, orchard or forestry block and who will let you have a bomb-up in a back gully or forestry skid.
I lived there 30 years ago and even then it was difficult to find a place to have a blat... there were a few road-ends, forest access tracks and illegal tip sites I used but I wouldn't risk it now. The Western BOP is so closely settled nowadays and unlike Canterbury and Otago there are no wide gravelly riverbeds or scrubby wastelands in Crown ownership.
Join a club would be the best idea... there's a good chance you'll meet others who enjoy a bit of informal shooting.
I started clay shooting with a semi-auto at various clubs. Most clay target clubs tolerate them, but don't like them, especially shooting trap. Skeet and sporting shooters are somewhat more accepting of them. You'll probably find club's range rules require a mag limiter so you can only load one shell in the mag and one in the chamber.
I've discovered thru bad experiences, taking it outside is best usually?
Awakeri shooting federation would be one place to go.
BOP clay target club at TECT park let you shoot semi autos - not frowned upon too much. Check the website for practice days to rock up at.
Nip over the Kaimais to my place and you can hammer away to your hearts content, wander around after dark and bang a few possums or there is a modern clay thrower, bring your own clays.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Runnings
Any clay target club will welcome you, and far as I know they aren't frowned upon like some say.
You might even enjoy it, nzcta rules do say the mag should be made incapable of holding more than 1 round, but in 50 yrs I've never seen a gun checked,
Just load 1 in the MAG and don't be a dick..
thats a hell of a nice offer...good on you DavidQuote:
Originally Posted by DavidGunn
confucious say dont shoot rabbits in a river bed or gravel road with steel of any kind its frightenly richochetable
As mentioned above, Awakeri Shooting Federation is a good spot (I'm a member) and open to visitors on Sunday mornings. Best to come mid morning - pending the week there may be a "Comp" on so you may have to wait for that to wind up if you want to hit the big range (there's 13 or so, other, short ranges though).
$10 for a visitor, stay for a few hours and give the shoulder a good work out ;)
Plenty of good old boys there for a yarn, they may even let you have a play with some of their toys
Yes, and for another important reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by gsp follower
Some time ago a couple of us keen North Islanders were invited south to night shoot Rabbits / Hares, spotlighting and shotguns only, firing from the deck of a landcruiser. Well, we just took our duckshooting ammo, all steel. Was all good until our shots were hitting stones and gravel, making sparks fly ! The poor farmer had to get stern with us. There was real danger of getting a fire started there. Jeez, did we feel stupid. Farmer was 100% correct of course. Lucky the other boys brought enough lead ammo, helping us and the fun continue.
Hi David, im in tauranga too and would love to go over to yours and do some clay shooting if the offer is still available Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidGunn