Taking a shot at recreational shooting with airguns
Recreational airgun shooting is gaining popularity as a hobby in India, with experts emphasizing the importance of responsible ownership and safety. While no formal license is required for airguns, owners must be 18 and follow strict guidelines regarding public conduct and transport.
Why it matters
It provides guidance on the legal and safety responsibilities associated with owning non-lethal firearms for recreational purposes.
A sharp crack followed by a silence probably lasting just a picosecond and therefore going unregistered, and then the loud pop of a balloon bursting from a pellet shot. Those sounds, in that sequence, are heard every day at Marina and Bessie. And usually, to create that sequence of sounds ten times on the trot, with the hire of an air rifle and a balloon target screen, a beach-goer would have to part with Rs. 50. There are those who seek to make this one-time indulgence a regular habit not by visiting the beach every day, but by a one-time visit to a shop selling airguns.
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