Welcome to Artemis Gun Club
Artemis Gun Club - PO Box 38, Belmore NSW 2192
phone: 02 9759 7170 fax: 02 9759 7170 email: admin@artemisgunclub.com.au
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There is now 1.5 million hectares more land in NSW to hunt on thanks to the establishment of Game Council NSW.
Since March 2006, 180 State forests and two Crown Land areas have been progressively declared for hunting by holders of a Restricted NSW Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence), issued by the Game Council.
New laws relating to hunting in NSW came into effect on 1 September 2004, under the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002.
For the first time in this State, this Act allows licensed, responsible hunters the opportunity to play a more active role in conservation hunting programs on declared public land areas such as State forests.
There are two NSW Game Hunting Licences available to hunters:
1. General NSW Game Hunting Licence (G-Licence)
2. Restricted NSW Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence)
RESTRICTED NSW GAME HUNTING LICENCE (R-LICENCE)
The R-Licence allows hunters access to declared public land, such as State Forests, but their issue is strictly controlled and all licensed hunters must obtain written permission.
The R-Licence also confers the authority of a G-Licence.
R-Licences are available in one or more categories (firearms, bows, dogs, black powder) to hunters who:
1. Are a member of a Game Council Approved Hunting Organisation (AHO), such as the HFA (ARTEMIS)
2. Have gained accreditation by passing a written test, or have completed an approved hunting training course, to demonstrate your knowledge of legislation, ethics and hunting technique.
GENERAL NSW GAME HUNTING LICENCE (G-LICENCE)
A G-Licence is required to hunt wild deer (all seven species), California quail, pheasant, partridge, peafowl and turkey as well as ducks for mitigation under the NPWS Game Bird Management Program on private land in NSW.
You do NOT need a G-Licence to hunt feral animals such as rabbits, foxes, pigs, goats and feral cats on private land.
APPLICATION FORMS
Game Hunting Licence application forms are available from your Artemis Hunters and fishermens association of NSW
SAFE STORAGE FOR CATEGORY A & B FIREARMS
Level 1 Security Minimum Storage Requirements for
Category A and B Firearms
All Category A and B firearms registered to the license holder must be stored in a gun cupboard, or commercially produced display case or gun rack.
A gun cupboard must comply with the following minimum standard:
the cupboard must be sturdily constructed in wood or steel so as to provide a reasonable level of security against unauthorized entry,
If the weight of the cupboard is less that 150kg when empty it must be secured to the floor and/or wall of the structure. See 'Securing a safe to the structure' below for details,
it must be fitted with a solid metal lock/s with a minimum body of 40mm, a hardened steel shackle and have a minimum of 100 key changes,
The door must be fitted with a three point locking mechanism and padlocked by means of a hasp and staple or lever handle.
An example of a suitable level 1 security gun cupboard:
A display case must be:
of solid construction, padlocked and kept in a permanent building with secure locks on all entrances,
all glass paneling must be a minimum grade of 6.38mm and be laminated,
secured to the floor and wall of the structure
See 'Securing a safe to the structure below for details.
A gun rack must be:
of solid construction, padlocked and kept in a permanent building with secure locks on all entrances
secured with plastic coated flexible steel cable (4mm) minimum thickness), or chain of equivalent strength passing through the trigger guard/s and secured to the wall at each end by expanding anchor bolts/ coach screws
Secured to the floor and wall of the structure.
The premises where the firearms are stored must be a permanent structure with secure locks on all openings (structures such as garden sheds would not be considered a permanent structure).
Securing a safe to the structure
The mounting and positioning of the safe is important and consideration should be given to positioning to make it difficult to jemmy open e.g. a safe placed in a corner with the lock closest to the wall would be more difficult to cut or jemmy open.
The safe must be bolted to the structure of the premise as follows:
When mounted onto brick, stone or concrete, it must be attached by at least four (4) masonry anchors 90mm in length and 10mm in diameter internally fitted through holes in the rear and base of the container, securing it to the floor and wall. In the case of level 1 containers the floor of the safe must also be flush with its base.
When mounted onto main wall studs or floor bearers it must be fitted flush against the wall and secured to the wall studs and floor bearers by four (4) galvanize hexagon head coach screws, not less than 65mm in length and 8mm diameter. In the case of level 1 container ensure that the container is flush with its base.
APPLICATION FORMS
Under the NSW Firearms Act 1996 it is an offence for any person to possess or use a firearm unless the person is authorized to do so by a licence or permit.Therefore to get started in the sport of target shooting you must first obtain a licence by following the steps listed below:
Phone the NSW Firearms Registry Customer Service Line on 1300 362 562 to apply for a NSW Firearms Licence.You will need to advise the Customer Service Operator of your "Genuine Reason" for using a firearms (i.e. Sport/Target Shooting) and the category of licence you wish to use. Categories include:
Category A: air rifles, rimfire rifles (.22 calibre), and shotguns (not pump action).
Category B: centrefire rifles, shotgun/centrefire combinations.
Category H: pistols
Your details will be taken over the phone and a personalised Licence Application Form, applicable Genuine Reason Form and for Category A and/or B an Application for an Exemption to undertake a Firearms Safety Training (Long-arms) Course Form (P580) will be posted out to you for completion.
You must become a member of an approved Target Shooting Club. When submitting your licence application the club details should be completed on the back of the Genuine Reason form, including club approval number which can be obtained from your club official.
If applying for a pistol Licence you must submit 2 character references from persons who are of or above the age of 18 and who have known you for at least 2 years.
New applicants will need to compete either a Firearm Licence Qualification (Long-arms) Course and /or a pistol Certificate of Firearms Safety Course.
For rifles and shotguns - approved courses are conducted by approved organisations, clubs and safety officers. Contact us admin@artemisgunclub.com.au to make a booking to undertake the Firearns Licence Qualification Course.
For pistols - approved courses are conducted by approved pistol clubs.
Once your licence has been approved you will be advised to attend your local RTA office to have a photo licence processed.
NOTE: For the first six months of the term of the licence, holders of a Probationary Pistol Licence must be supervised by the holder of a Category H Sport/Target Shooting licence. During this period you cannot apply to purchase a firearm.
