Brian Ross wrote on Jul 24
th, 2015 at 6:23pm:
gizmo_2655 wrote on Jul 20
th, 2015 at 10:29pm:
Sure, hunting for pest control requires being able to drop the target in 2 shots or less, otherwise it's way too expensive in ammo.
So, the Pest Control license states that, Gizmo?
Perhaps not in those words - but there is this:
" ... The Firearms Safety & Training Council Ltd runs an aaccreditation program specifically for kangaroo harvesters.
The course includes a shooting accuracy test; a safety check of harvesters’ rifles ... "
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/nature/kmp/10160hbkangharvesters.pdfAnd this:
" ... In NSW and Queensland there is a requirement for commercial kangaroo shooters to undertake a firearms competency test. This is voluntary in South Australia (compulsory from July 1, 2002), and has been developed in Western Australia but not yet made compulsory.
The firearms competency test is similar for the three States, with one important exception in South Australia (see below). In NSW, South Australia and Queensland,
the test involves shooting five rounds in an 80 mm diameter circle at a distance of 100 m. ... "
http://www.environment.gov.au/node/16658 Not the greatest degree of accuracy, but as Gizmo states, why waste ammo when it represents an expense. I don't consider myself a great shot, but I can hit a 20c piece 4 out of 5 at 90m any day of the week with the right .22 and a good 'scope (but that's laying prone and taking my time)..
One imagines that the rules for culling feral horses by helicopter, using semi-automatic rifles, would have similar requirements for accuracy so as to minimise suffering by the target species.
You like to target those who would decry Islam, and Muslims as a whole, because of the actions of a few.
I accuse you of doing the same thing to law-abiding shooters - when you know better.
Shame!