Blogs and Articles

Monday 29th December 2025
Category: General
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By Jeff

I want to preface this article by stating that I am a law-abiding firearm owner (LAFO) and a "fit and proper person" in the eyes of the law. Due to the restricted and prohibited firearms licences I hold, I am one of the most heavily vetted private citizens in the country.

I have been fairly vocal about my opposition to this bill

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Wednesday 20th August 2025
Categories: General | On The Job
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By Jeff

When faced with a bird problem, many people are tempted by "passive" control methods like ultrasonic deterrents and predator calls. While these products promise an easy fix, they are rarely effective for long-term control. The truth is, common feral birds in Australia, such as pigeons, Indian Mynas, and sparrows, quickly become habituated

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Monday 14th July 2025
Category: Licensing
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By Jeff

When it comes to professional shooting in Australia, there are a few nationally recognised training courses:

  • AHCPMG311 – Use of Firearms for Pest Control Activities from Aircraft.
Monday 7th July 2025
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By Jeff

When it comes to professional contract shooting in Australia, there are a few nationally recognised training courses:

  • AMPGAM303 – Use Firearms to Safely and Humanely Harvest Wild Game.
Monday 30th June 2025
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By Jeff

When it comes to professional contract shooting in Australia, there are a few nationally recognised training courses:

  • AHCPMG304 – Use Firearms to Humanely Destroy Animals.
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
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By Jeff

I was recently interviewed by 7News about Australia’s ever-growing feral pig issue and the proposed feral animal bounty program announced by the NSW premier Chris Minns. I personally am in favour of this bounty program and the inclusion of responsible volunteer shooters to help. In short, I think we need to throw everything we have at feral

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Monday 26th May 2025
Category: On The Job
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By Jeff

feral pigs

If you’re looking for the best ways to get rid of feral pigs, then this article is for you. As a professional shooter, I promise to do my best and put aside any inherent bias I have towards shooting and present the facts as they are

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Monday 5th May 2025
Category: Licensing
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By Jeff

Are you in the Newcastle NSW area and are looking to get your firearms licence for recreational hunting and/or target shooting? If so, the first thing you will need is a firearms safe handling certificate before you can apply for your licence.

To get this certificate you need to book in and attend a firearms safety training course. These

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Saturday 29th March 2025
Categories: General | On The Job
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By Jeff

Rabbit control

If you’re looking for the best way to get rid of rabbits, then this article is for you!

Before we dive in, let me just say, I promise to put aside any bias I have as a contract shooter when talking about the various

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Saturday 11th January 2025
Categories: General | On The Job
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By Jeff

Feral pigeon control

Are you looking for the best way to get rid of pigeons? If so, this article is for you!

Before we dive in, let me just say, I promise to put aside any bias I have as a contract shooter when talking about the various

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