Safe Use of Air Weapons for Bird Control

COURSE CONTENT:

Air Weapons and the Law
Legislation with regard to target Bird species. General Licences
Safe use and handling of air weapons
Types and calibre of air weapons, including strengths and weaknesses
General maintenance procedures
Air rifle ballistics
Shooting technique ie. Stance, trigger control, moment of shot, follow through etc
Organising a Bird shoot and risk assessment

The course is aimed at pest control professionals who are required
to use air weapons for bird control during the course of their work, mainly, but not
exclusively, in and around buildings.

Who should Attend?

Anyone using or who is likely to use air weapons on clients’ premises.

Note:
Anyone sentenced to a term of imprisonment of between three months and three years (including suspended sentences) is prohibited from possessing an air weapon or other firearm or ammunition for five years. Anyone who has been sentenced to three years or more is prohibited for life. If the above applies, you can attend the course as an observer but will not be able to handle air weapons or pellets.

Award: Killgerm® Certificate

Course Duration: 1 Day

BASIS Points: 12

BPCA Points: 13

Course Charges:

£220.00 + VAT 2024
£235.00 + VAT 2025

Please click the “Reserve” button to reserve your place on this course.
Alternatively, please contact Lisa Wales at Killgerm, on 01924 268445 or email training@killgerm.com