NEW ZEALAND
Firearm Safety Rules
#MakeItHomeNZ
Always handle firearms with care
1
Treat every firearm as loaded
46% of serious firearms-related hunting incidents were from hunters accidentally shooting themselves
2
Always point in a safe direction
49% of serious firearms-related hunting incidents were from accidentally being shot by someone else
Make smart decisions when in the field
3
4
Load only when ready to fire
There were 210 serious firearms-related hunting incidents 2004-2016
Identify your target beyond all doubt
92% of mis-identified shootings were less than 75 metres away 80% were members of the same hunting party
5
Check your firing zone
48% of game bird firearms-related injuries were ‘shot by others’
Follow the rules at home to keep others safe
6
Store firearms and ammunition
safely
7
Avoid alcohol or drugs when handling firearms
Store firearms
Data: MSC - A Hunter’s Tale 2017 Photos: Red Stag Timber Hunter’s Club, Dan Tong
On average, 15 firearms were stolen every week from 2016-2018
GET LICENSED New Zealand Police www.police.govt.nz
HOW-TO VIDEOS Hunter Safety Videos www.mountainsafety.org.nz
before alcohol
100% focus at all times is essential for everyone’s safety
GET THE FORECAST MetService New Zealand www.metservice.com
PLAN YOUR HUNT NZ Mountain Safety Council www.mountainsafety.org.nz