Rule 5: Check you firing zone

Question 1

Ask yourself

Answer 1

What could happen if I miss my target.

Question 2

Extreme ranges

Answer 2

.22 Rimfire - 1.5km
.308 Calibire - 4.5km
Airgun - upto 400m
Shotgun - 250 - 750m

Question 3

Safety Points, never shot when

Answer 3

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)