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Ned Makim
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« Reply #40 on: January 07, 2010, 01:27:36 am » |
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And about the rifles...
You can certainly own firearms in Oz, you just have to meet the licensing requirements. For instance, in general pistols are banned as are all semi-autos (rifles and guns). The average person can own a bolt action rifle of any calibre if they join a shooting club, or if they are a recreational hunter. To prove you are a recreational hunter you have to have a letter from a landholder saying you have permission to shoot on his land and what he wants you to shoot. The animals that get listed determine the calibre limit you can own.
Then there are storage requirements involving locking up rifles seperate to bolts and ammo...
There are exceptions to all the rules though. If you join a pistol range shooting club you can own all the pistol you want provided you are clean and have the security. The cops will know all about you too and inspect things... Same for certain level security people and even some people working with or near wild saltwater crocs.
And you can have semi auto rifles and/or shotguns if it's work related. If you are a farmer controlling pest animals, no worries, likewise government contractors involved in pest control (chopper shooting of pigs etc).
It's controlled but they are really just hoops to slow down the impulsive purchase and use of a gun and keep tabs on which houses are armed in the event of domestic disturbances... Some people are very vocal about it but the reality is if your nose is clean you have no problems getting hunting firearms.
And one more unrelated thing about the water buffalos. A good shot can kill one with a smaller calibre but if you want to stop one the guides say a 375 H and H magnum or better.
Cheers.
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