Rule 5: Check you firing zone Flashcards
1
Q
Ask yourself
A
What could happen if I miss my target.
2
Q
Extreme ranges
A
.22 Rimfire - 1.5km
.308 Calibire - 4.5km
Airgun - upto 400m
Shotgun - 250 - 750m
3
Q
Safety Points, never shot when
A
You loose sight of your hunting companions
Stock, human activity or buildings are in the area
Shooting toward a skyline
Night shooting (forbidden in state forest, forest or national park)
Extra care needed when shooting a moving target
Near an area of thick bush or scrub
Shooting a wide spread shotgun
Consider ricochets
Be aware of your firing zones (when following moving targets)