What are a bullet, shot, and pellets

The Lepel Inter-district Inspectorate for the Protection of Fauna and Flora reminds that, in accordance with the Hunting Rules:

The Lepel Inter-district Inspectorate for the Protection of Fauna and Flora reminds that, in accordance with the Hunting Rules:

shot – a projectile element of a smooth-bore firearm cartridge in the form of metal balls or elements of another shape with a diameter (size) of up to 5 millimeters inclusive;

buckshot – a projectile element of a smooth-bore firearm cartridge in the form of metal balls or elements of another shape with a diameter (size) of more than 5 millimeters and not exceeding 10.3 millimeters;

bullet – a projectile element of a rifled firearm cartridge, and for smooth-bore firearms – a projectile element of a cartridge in the form of a metal ball (balls) or an element (elements) of another shape with a diameter (size) of more than 10.3 millimeters; 

 We also remind you that carrying cartridges loaded with bullets and buckshot in hunting grounds when hunting for non-regulated animal species, when carrying such cartridges is prohibited, except for cases where the weapon is loaded with these cartridges, entails a fine of 3 to 15 basic units. If the weapon is loaded with the above-mentioned cartridges, then liability arises under Part 1 of Article 16.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus and entails a fine of 10 to 30 basic units with the deprivation of special rights and hunting weapons.