Hi Guys Just to clarify something here. With legislation in order for an offence to be committed, there has to be evidence to confirm that each and every ingredient which constitutes the offence...
Liked On: 18-05-2022, 02:52 AM
This cant be true. I have never had steel shot reach any duck what so-ever. And some of them have been very close. :)
Liked On: 18-05-2022, 02:52 AM
Why keep secret evidence of innocence until a prosecution, when you can use it to avoid the prosecution altogether?
Liked On: 18-05-2022, 02:51 AM
There is a lot to lose if this does not got correctly, without doubt I would contact Nick Taylor, specialist firearms lawyer. A letter from him wont be cheap but could easily put this to bed before...
Liked On: 18-05-2022, 02:50 AM
This was my first instinct to want to follow up on, but will the police even be interested in or take seriously a false complaint allegation. And should that matter be raised with the local area...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:39 AM
Be mindful that if the complainant happens to be some vindictive type of b------, they could arrange that shot be found in the gutters / on the roof. I recall that a 22LR cartridge case was "found"...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:39 AM
Section 48 Arms Act 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...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:38 AM
#4 steel shot would not exceed 300 metres, more likely about 250.
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:37 AM
https://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/sites/default/files/default_pdf/shotgun_statistics.pdf Less than 400 yards. It would be nice to see a false complaint charge laid if this is simply a...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:37 AM
I think I would be responding to the letter (when it arrives) with one of my own, stating pretty much what you have said here. Get your family member's response on record with the police as soon as...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:37 AM
Make them prove that shot actually hit the house. If it is present it will be in the gutters etc etc. Don't just lie down and take it from them, they will have your license revoked next time you...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:36 AM
I'm not a lawyer, but it seems like there was a reasonable and lawful excuse, and surely (I know common sense does not apply) If there nearest dwelling is further away than the shotty is capable of...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:36 AM
Sadly, we'll see more of this kind of stuff as society moves away from guns and hunting.
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:35 AM
Interested in opinions on this and where/what it will lead to and if some proactive actions should be taken now or wait for letter to arrive and deal with then depending on what letter says. Some...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:35 AM
Yup per 100 cases
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 01:50 AM