"Introduction to the role of firearms in Zoos"

A full day’s presentation and training incl: video footage, images, various physical aids aimed at highligting the requirements of modern zoo collections. This workshop is specifically tailored for Zoo professionals, Firearms Licencing Officers and Zoo Licencing Authorities.

Topics include:

· General firearms safety & legislation

· Ballistics and bullet construction relevant to a Zoo environment

· Selecting rifle calibers and appropriate ammunition for various species

  and conditions

· Rifle and optics setup according to caliber and intended use i.e.: species

  of animal and location

· Emergency response and Zoo protocols i.e.: shooting on site, risk 

  assessments, safe systems of work and animal escape procedures

· Animal behavior and movement, Anatomy and Shot placement for 

  various species incl: lion, tiger, leopard, bears, elephant, rhino, primates

  and hoof stock etc.

· Firearm maintenance, storage and what accessories are useful within a 

  zoo environment.