Shooting under the supervision of an experienced licence holder is how most people first learn how to safely use a firearm, before they apply for their own licence.
Immediate supervision means that the licence holder is:
There are situations where you cannot possess or shoot under immediate supervision, for example:
Arms Act 1983, Section 22(2) – Exemptions | New Zealand Legislation website
(Background music: Welcome page with Te Tari Pūreke logo. There’s a tohu design border at the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen. Text says “Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority. Immediate Supervision When Hunting”.)
Next slide displays the words: “Everyone who possesses a firearm needs to have a firearms licence, although non-prohibited firearms can be used under the immediate supervision of a licence holder”.
The next screen is a shot of New Zealand bush and the camera moves along a path.
A vehicle appears with a driver and a passenger. They are wearing safety clothing.
The vehicle comes to a stop and the two hunters speak.
Hunter 1: “Right, that’s as far as we can go on the bike. You excited?”
Hunter 2: “Yep, really excited for my first actual deer hunt.”
Hunter 1: “Mean. So because you don’t have a licence, I have to supervise you throughout the day. OK?”
Hunter 2: “You told me that a million times already. [Laughs]”
Hunter 1: “Sweet. That’s us, let’s get our gear and go.”
The next shot is of the hunters unloading their gear from the vehicle. Hunter 1 is putting on a personal locator beacon.
Hunter 2: “What’s that thing?”
Hunter 1: “This is a Personal Locator Beacon. Just in case of any emergencies.”
In the next shot, the hunters are standing behind their vehicle.
Hunter 1: “Alright, let's get our gun ready?”
Hunter 2: “Yep.”
The screen shows Hunter 1 getting the gun case.
Hunter 1: “Just going to take that safety flag out. Put the bolt in. Just check that chamber’s clear? Yeah, that’s clear.”
Hunter 1 hands the gun to Hunter 2.
Hunter 1: “Just get you to check that. Check the safety.”
The screen displays the words ‘Both people are checking the firearm’s state.’
Hunter 2: “Safety? And the chamber is empty.”
The screen shows a close-up of hands and a magazine.
Hunter 1: “I’ll just hand you the mag.”
The screen shows both hunters again.
Hunter 1: “It’s going to come into the loaded state so sling it up. You take the rifle and I’ll get the pack.”
Hunter 2: “OK.”
Hunter 1 closes the vehicle and the screen changes to show New Zealand bush and paddock. It then shows the two hunters walking and talking.
Hunter 1: “So we’ll hunt our way along this bush line, make our way to the back paddock, hopefully there’s still deer out.”
Hunter 2: “All right.”
Hunter 1: “Let’s go.”
The screen changes to show a black and white replay of the hunters getting ready. The screen displays the words ‘The supervisor can’t use a firearm while providing supervision.’
Drone shot of New Zealand bush, river and paddock scene.
The next scene shows the two hunters walking and talking, with a fence in the foreground.
Hunter 1: “Got a fence coming up.”
Hunter 2: “OK, I’ll jump over it first.”
Hunter 1: “Not yet. We’ll just stop here and unload before we cross, so it’s safe.”
Hunter 2: “OK.”
The hunters stop and unload.
Hunter 1: “Safe direction. I’ll hold that for you.”
Hunter 2: “It’s clear.”
Hunter 1: “Cool.”
Hunter 2 hands the gun back to Hunter 1.
Hunter 1 “Thank you.”
Hunter 2 climbs the fence. Hunter 1 hands Hunter 2 the gun over the fence. Hunter 2 climbs the fence.
The hunters reload.
Hunter 1: “Awesome. Chamber clear?”
Hunter 2: “Yep.”
Hunter 1: “Safety?”
Hunter 2: “Yeah.”
Hunter 1: “Replace the bolt. Sling it up. Awesome, good job.”
Hunter 2: “Ready to go.”
The hunters start walking.
Hunter 1: “The spot’s just up there, so hopefully there’s deer around.”
Hunter 2: “Alright.”
The screen changes to a black and white replay of the hunters climbing the fence. Words on the screen say ‘The licence holder must be physically present and actively supervising the shooter. And close enough to take control of the firearm being used by the shooter if necessary.’
Screen shows steep hill of New Zealand bush and scrub. Then the two hunters using binoculars.
Hunter 2: “Hey look, there’s a deer!”
The screen shows a deer on a distant hill.
Hunter 1: “Whereabouts?”
Hunter 2: “Over there.”
Hunter 1: “Oh yeah, that’s a fallow doe. That’s the one we’re after. Just quietly, get into position to have a shot.”
Hunter 2: “Alright.”
We see the deer through the crosshairs.
Hunter 1: “Can you see it clear in your crosshairs?”
Hunter 2: “Yep, cool.”
Hunter 1: “So, check safety and chamber a round.”
We see a close-up of the gun and text on the screen says ‘Action state.’
Hunter 1: “You back on?”
Hunter 2: “Mhmm.”
Hunter 1: “Deer’s slightly quartering away, so aim just behind its shoulder. When you’re ready, safety off and fire when ready.”
Hunter 2 shoots.
Hunter 1: “Good shot!”
Hunter 2: “Yeah, my first deer!”
Hunter 1: “Well done. Cool, let’s go have a look, eh?”The hunters set off to find the deer.
Hunter 1: “Just watch your footing along here.”
Hunter 2: “OK.”
The screen shows a black and white replay of the hunters identifying the deer. Words on the screen say ‘Both the licence holder and the supervised shooter must positively identify their target.’
The screen changes to show the deer. The hunters approach the deer.
Hunter 2: “Look, I found it!”
Hunter 1: “Yeah, good shot! Far out that’ll be good for the whānau, eh?”
Hunter 2: “Can I take a selfie?”
Hunter 1: “Not yet. First, we’re going to unload the gun.”
The hunters unload.
Hunter 1: “Cool, so our safe direction will be the hill. Check safety, mag off. Cool, chamber clear?”
As they unload, Hunter 1 puts the gun down and words on the screen say ‘Firearm is unloaded.’
Hunter 2: “Yep.”
Hunter :1 “Awesome. Alright, since you shot it, you can butcher it.”
Hunter 2: “Mum’s gonna be so grossed out.”
Hunter 1: “Alright then, let’s get into it, eh?”
Hunter 2 :“Yep.”
The screen changes to a black and white replay of the hunters unloading. Words on the screen say ‘Always unload the firearm – especially when supervising others who might be excited.’
The next slide says, ‘Immediate supervision means that the licence holder:
The final slide says ‘For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz, and includes the Facebook handle ‘firearmssafetyauthority’ and the Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke logo.
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