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1
Q

Ask yourself

A

What could happen if I miss my target.

2
Q

Extreme ranges

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

3
Q

Safety Points, never shot when

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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)