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Every shooter should be aware of the dangers of shooting near over head powerlines and insulators.
Such practice can result in severe injury or even prove to be fatal. For your own safety and the safety of others nearby, it is imperative thae the following measures are adhered to:

1)  Do not shoot at or near power lines or insulators.
2)  Familiarise yourself with the location of power lines and other electrical equipment on the land where you are going to shoot.
3)  Do not use power line poles or towers to support any of your shooting equipment.
4)  Be aware that some power lines may not be obvious and obscured by trees
5)  Take notice of all warning signs and keep well clear of electrical apparatus.
6)  Avoid the use of lofting poles in the vicinity of overhead power lines.
7)  Remember electricity can "jump" a considerable distance if shorted out.
8)  If an accident does occur involving electricity, keep well clear. Call the emergency services via 911 and inform the local Electricity Company.

Good behaviour

1)  Always get permission from the land owner/occupier/tenant and advise him in good time of your intended shoot and quarry.
2)  Always respect the owner's property, crops and livestock and keep your dog, if you have one with you, under proper control.
3)  Never point your airgun at anything other than the intended target.
4)  When carrying your air rifle always point it at the ground and always be aware if it is loaded or not. always treat an airgun as if it were loaded.
5)  Always prove a weapon before handing it to someone else or receiving it yourself.
6)  Before firing your air weapon consider the trajectory of the pellet, particularly if it were to miss, or go straight through the target.
7)  Always be aware of the various surfaces surrounding you and the possibility of a ricochet.
8)  Never put down, leave unattended or hand a loaded air weapon to anybody.
9)  Always leave your shoot in the condition you would like to find it. Never leave litter behind and, where  possible, clear up the litter left by others.
10) Above all be safe and sensible and enjoy your sport.