SAFP - Selecting a Firearm Pamphlet

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New Zealand

CALIBRE GUIDE FOR NEW ZEALAND GAME

Mid-size game

Small game

The following table shows a range of appropriate firearm calibres for specific game animal species that will provide for humane dispatch.

Mountain Safety Council

RESOURCES PAMPHLETS

Mountain Radio Contacts

Avalanche Safety

Plan to Survive

Firearms Safety

River Safety

Going Bush?

Snowsports

Going Hunting?

e.g. rabbit, possum, hare .22, shotgun, .177

e.g. goat, wallaby, small deer, chamois

Hypothermia L et It Breathe Camping appliance safety

Abseiling Alpine Rescue Techniques Alpine Skills

Selecting a firearm

Avalanche Accidents

Whakatūpato

Bushcraft

EQUIPMENT Avalanche Cards

Visit: www.mountainsafety.org.nz

MANUALS

Outdoor Communications

NZ Firearm Handbook Outdoor First Aid Outdoor Safety

Chamber Safety Device MSC Packliner

.222, .223, 22-250, .243

DOWNLOADS

Avalanche Rescue

DVDs

MSC Pocket survival bag

On Target

MSC Safety Whistle

Outdoor Safety Code

MSC Survival Bag

River Safety

Game birds

Large game

Order from: www.mountainsafety.org.nz/shop

e.g. large deer, pig, tahr .303, .308, .270, 30-06, 30-30, 7mm, 8mm

e.g. duck, pheasant, goose Using shotgun: 12ga, 20ga, 410

USEFUL CONTACTS AdventureSmart www.adventuresmart.org.nz

Z Clay Target Association N www.nzclaytarget.org.nz

ish & Game NZ F www.fishandgame.org.nz

Z Deerstalkers’ Association N www.deerstalkers.org.nz

etService M www.metservice.co.nz

Z Pistol Association N www.pistolnz.org.nz

Metvuw - www.metvuw.com

NZ Police - www.police.govt.nz

ational Incident Database N www.incidentreport.org.nz

NZ Shooting Federation www.nzshootingfed.org.nz

ational Rifle Association of NZ N www.nranz.com

arget Shooting NZ T www.targetshootingnz.co.nz

A beginners guideINto choosing the FIREARMS OUTDOORS FIREARMSSAFETY SAFETY INTHE THE OUTDOORS right firearm

New Zealand

Remember when buying a firearm, you must hold a valid firearms licence. Take the time to do your research, seek advice from experts and ensure you can fire your chosen calibre comfortably and safely. Always follow the seven basic rules of firearms safety. For more information on firearms safety, visit the Mountain Safety Council website and read the Arms Code.

Safer places, safer activities, safer people

Mountain Safety Council PO Box 6027 Wellington, 6141 Tel 04 385 7162, Fax 04 385 7366 Email: info@mountainsafety.org.nz www.mountainsafety.org.nz www.adventuresmart.org.nz www.avalanche.net.nz www.incidentreport.org.nz 09/15


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