Australian jr. gun licence?

Question

hey, err do jr's have to become a member of a gun club to get a jr's license?(center fire rifles) for hunting

Answer 1

yep they do have to be a member of a club and they cant go hunting.

Firearm permits for juniors (12-18 years of age)

Juniors between 12 and 18 years of age may apply for a minors firearms permit for:

training

target shooting

competition

other shooting purposes.

A minors firearms permit allows persons under the age of 18 to participate in firearms training and competitions under strict supervision.

There are two types of firearm permits for minors:

A minors Firearm Training Permit authorises the person to whom the permit is issued to possess and use a firearm under the personal supervision of the holder of a category A, B or C licence, or a person authorised by the Firearms Registrar.

A minors Target Pistol Training Permit authorises the person to possess and use a target pistol under the supervision of the holder of a category H firearms licence.

To apply for a junior permit, you must:

be between 12 and 18 years of age;

have completed a firearms safety training course conducted by an approved club and approved by the Registrar; and

be a member of an approved club.

The application must include the written agreement of the applicant’s parent or guardian.

Minors firearms permits expire on the permit holder’s eighteenth birthday.

Answer 2

no you don't have to be a member if your dad or a family member has a gun licence but its good to join a club anyway it supports all shooter

Answer 3

It will depend entirely on what state you are in.