Selwyn Times: June 06, 2018

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Practical firearms
licence component
given thumbs up
Federated Farmers supports changes
to New Zealands firearms licensing, in
particular the new requirement for a
practical, hands-on component of testing
alongside the theory.
“To own and use a gun is a responsibility
no-one should take lightly,” Feds National
President Katie Milne says. “If the changes
that come in from July 1 boost people’s
understanding of the Arms Code and how
to stay safe with firearms, that has to be a
good thing.”
Police have announced that as well as
needing to pass a computer-based multichoice
theory test to gain a firearms
licence (similar to that used in driver’s
licence tests), applicants will be required
to participate in a practical training
session run by firearms instructors
from the Mountain Safety Council, and
demonstrate their understanding of safe
handling of firearms.
“Federated Farmers does want to see
an adequate number of venues for these
practical sessions and tests, with plenty of
venues in provincial areas,” Katie said.
Feds is also pleased to see Police
acknowledge that even after the theory test
and practical training, there is still a vital
role for hunting clubs and experienced
firearms users – including farmers – to
mentor those with less experience with
guns.
“Back in the day, when many more
New Zealanders had contact with rural
people who use firearms, or contact with
other hunters, it was more common for
people to be coached through firearms
use. They’d go out with those who had
experience, and probably start with a
pellet gun, graduating to a .22, etc.
“These days the firearms culture has
changed, and there are probably more
people – particularly urban people
– who like the idea of going hunting
at the weekend. They often have little
previous experience, and start by buying
a large calibre rifle and going into the
bush hunting big game such as deer
without a hunting ‘apprenticeship’ with
the traditional small game and family
guidance.
“Hopefully the practical training will
assist with this issue,” Katie said.
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