Carbide Shooting
Carbide shooting is part of New Year's Eve for many people. To make carbide shooting as safe as possible, a number of guidelines have been established.
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Requirements
The following rules apply to carbide shooting this year:
- the landowner must consent (in writing);
- carbide shooting is permitted only with a milk can and/or similar object with a maximum capacity of 50 liters;
- shooting carbide is only allowed on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 2025) between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m;
- of the site a (current) situational drawing of the site is provided;
- the place from which shooting is located:
- at a distance of at least 75 meters from homes or buildings, through paths or roads and high-risk objects such as gas stations, LPG tanks and the like;
- at a distance of at least 300 meters from in-use animal husbandry facilities;
- the applicant and/or contact person is easily visible and accessible in connection with a possible inspection;
- only a ball and not a milk can lid may be shot;
If you are going to organize an event in addition to carbide shooting, do not forget to also apply for an event permit/notification small event. This can also be done through the website.
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Would you like to shoot carbide on New Year's Eve in the municipality of Opsterland? Then you must notify the municipality. In order to process all notifications in a timely manner, we request that you submit your notification before November 30, but no later than December 15.
The 5 tips for safe carbide shooting
Carbide shooting is a wonderful tradition that, in addition to the familiar banging, provides a lot of conviviality and fun at the turn of the year. But do you want to keep it cozy? Then above all, shoot safely!
- Prepare well. And inquire with the municipality about Requirements and Permits early.
- Protect yourself and others. Use hearing protection and wear safety glasses.
- Health for first aid. And for adequate fire extinguishers (water for cooling, fire blanket) so you can act properly, should something go wrong.
- Use good equipment. Use only a milk can in good condition with a solid bottom. Shoot with a plastic ball instead of a milk can lid and Health that the canister - after igniting - cannot shoot backwards.
- Ignite the carbide safely. Ignite the canister with a torch on a stick while standing on the side of the milk canister. Never sit on the canister. Health that the public is at a safe distance.
