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A minor's parent has a PAL. The minor does NOT have a Minor's Licence. Can the minor go into the woods alone with their parent's rifle?

Without a Minor's Licence, any use of a firearm by a minor requires the 'direct and immediate' supervision of a licensed adult. They cannot be alone with the fi

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Question: A minor's parent has a PAL. The minor does NOT have a Minor's Licence. Can the minor go into the woods alone with their parent's rifle?

Answer options:

  • Yes, if they have the parent's written permission
  • Yes, if they have their hunter education certificate ✅ No, they must be supervised by a licensed adult or have their own Minor's Licence
  • No, minors can never be in the woods with firearms

Correct answer: No, they must be supervised by a licensed adult or have their own Minor's Licence

Explanation: Without a Minor's Licence, any use of a firearm by a minor requires the 'direct and immediate' supervision of a licensed adult. They cannot be alone with the firearm.

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