NZGAC Hunter Education. Enabling better education and safer hunting practices.
Online Course | RECREATIONAL SHOOTING
I want to obtain a firearms licence soley for recreational shooting (ie. clay bird shooting, target shooting & pistol shooting) please complete the following modules:
1. Introduction – history, role of the hunter, changes
2. NZ Police /Mountain Safety etc
3. Firearms
4. Ammunition
5. 7 Basic Rules of Firearm Safety
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Treat every firearm as loaded
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Always point a firearm in a safe direction
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Only load afirearm when ready to use
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Identify your target
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Check firing zones
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Storing Firearms
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Avoid alcohol and drugs
6. Duties and legal
7. Other rules
8. Recreational shooting – target/ clay bird & pistol shooting
13. Ethics
14. Ready for action
The cost for each course is $60 - a small price to pay for improved safety.
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First Register and pay online so you can access your course.
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The you will receive an access code by email to enable you to access your course at any time.
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Each time you want to access the course you will need to enter this code on the Module Overview page.
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Complete each required module and pass each quiz.
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On completion of your course you will then recieve a certificate by email acknowledging this.
PLEASE NOTE:
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You need to be aged 16 or over to obtain a firearms licence.
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This course does NOT qualify you to own a firearm.