Thread: Want to avoid jail - 900m close to a dwelling

If you shoot and he does report you to the police, and they take his side, I'm afraid it may be lawyers at dawn... something to be avoided. It is expensive and stressful, but more than that, is likely to be a mark against your name when licence renewal time comes - even if you are not guilty.

I would definitely approach local arms officer or other member of the police if you happen to have a good relationship with them, and report your encounter with your neighbour. Then state that you will be doing pest control, taking all reasonable precautions as required by the law. That way, you are far less likely to have a confrontation with the police. I don't know your neighbour, but if it is possible without breaking your relationship further, consider a follow-up conversation and be quite clear that 900m is not a requirement in law, and that you have a duty as a property owner to control pests.