Thread: First Rifle Choice for the Novice Hunter. Some more Notes From an Old Fudd

okay section 48 arms act applys no its not illegal to use an air rifle in a built up area but it must be done safely - so the 7 rules apply - it is an offence to use it in an unsafe manner - so supervision comes into play and that means with minors standing alongside them thats true supervision - consider firing zone - not annoying or frightening neighbours - if one told them what you are doing great - have a safe range - use the air rifle safely - and you should be okay - I would be damn carefull but no not illegal

Discharging firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon in or near dwellinghouse or public place
A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding $10,000, if the person, without reasonable excuse, discharges a firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon in or near a dwellinghouse or a public place so as to—
(a)
endanger property; or
(b)
endanger, annoy, or frighten any person.

be good to see that reasonable excuse defined- would teaching Junior to shoot be a fit there ??