Thread: Public perception of rifles

Some of my pest control work brings me into contact with members of the public, mostly mountain bikers, walkers and runners. Many of these folks are probably not expecting to see a guy in camo fleece carrying a rifle and in summer plenty of them are domestic or foreign tourists.

I always greet people with a friendly hello or gidday. Hardly anyone gives me a second glance, if they do it's usually to ask "what are you after?" or "had any luck?". Very occasionally someone will ask "what sort of rifle is that?". Of course this is all in a rural context but I don't think Joe Public is all that worried about a hunter going about his business, despite the mainstream media attempting to whip up hysteria around firearm use.

Frodo I reckon you'll be fine.