The latest Government bullshit

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31-12-2012, 04:29 PM
Yukon

The latest Government bullshit

Here's some great news for folk who enjoy wearing gimp suits and being whipped!

For the rest of us, it's a bit of a shitter.

We now need a export permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to take or send out of the country a rifle scope, regardless of whether it is a 4x20 air rifle scope, or a thermal scope. This includes sending as a gift, carrying out on your own person, or sending for repair. This rule also includes (though I need to look into this more closely) other optical equipment. This is because these items have been added to the NZ Strategic Goods list.

Before you all start wailing and bashing yourselves over the head with heavy objects, there is more to come....

Since December 2012 (now!), a police import permit is required for ALL firearm parts (except parts for underwater spearguns and humane killers).

AND, you now need a Police import permit to import any air rifle or pistol, or soft airgun.

What a load of bollocks, and as tax payers we are expected to lie down and take it.

Here is the link to the docs:

http://www.customs.govt.nz/news/reso...s/default.aspx

Happy New Year all.
31-12-2012, 04:36 PM
Toby

What do they mean humane killers?
31-12-2012, 04:46 PM
Neckshot

Ya just tell them to lie down and get comfy........sleeeeeep sleeeeeep then you gently pull the trigger as not to wake them!
31-12-2012, 04:47 PM
P38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby

What do they mean humane killers?

Bolt guns used by Vets and in the Freezing Industry to humanely Kill animals before processing.
31-12-2012, 05:30 PM
mikee

And given Police won't issue permits for A cat firearms / parts because its not required, and According to Joe Green, stating in writing a permit is not required is considered to be a Permit and as a permit is not required then neither is a letter stating permit is not required, let the beating of heads against walls commence.

Confused Yet!!!!
31-12-2012, 05:50 PM
Rushy

YONZ you it it right in your title. It is BULLSHIT.
31-12-2012, 05:58 PM
ebf

Quote:

Originally Posted by P38

Bolt guns used by Vets and in the Freezing Industry to humanely Kill animals before processing.

This always makes me chuckle. The captive bolt only stuns the animal into unconsciousness, what causes death is exsanguination...
31-12-2012, 06:01 PM
Beavis

Do they think we're sending scopes to the Taliban or some shit?
31-12-2012, 07:05 PM
veitnamcam

Re: The latest Government bullshit

Could this be in part caused by pressure from retailers that have been missing out on lineing there pockets due to internet sales

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31-12-2012, 07:07 PM
Beavis

Probably more likely due to pressure from the US govt. Who knows. It is pretty retarded what ever the reason.
31-12-2012, 08:42 PM
Proudkiwi

Start worrying about it when/if it actually starts being an issue.

I had an import permit issued for a complete rifle by my AO less than 2 weeks ago when I lost the original. Plus I've ported scopes and other firearm parts shipped to me in the last month.

I have no idea why people are having issues or is this all imagined drama?
31-12-2012, 09:34 PM
jakewire

Quote:

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Could this be in part caused by pressure from retailers that have been missing out on lineing there pockets due to internet sales

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Can't help wondering myself, but then I'm a conspirisy theorist.
Just check ny signature line.:)
31-12-2012, 11:51 PM
Maca49

Yep I've seen a cattle beast take 8 shots from a HUMANE killer it did die in the end, they now electrocute them, guess we need a licence for the electricity? Cause that's dangerous as well! Happy New Year!!!
31-12-2012, 11:55 PM
Maca49

What are the requirements if wanting to import a pre 1900 bp double rifle from the states in working order? Do I need all sorts of permits etc or is it an antique? Who do I talk to?
01-01-2013, 06:19 AM
Rushy

Quote:

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Could this be in part caused by pressure from retailers that have been missing out on lineing there pockets due to internet sales

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There may have been some retailer lobbying motivated by that VC but I suspect that would not be the reason for the change.
01-01-2013, 06:23 AM
Rushy

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakewire

Can't help wondering myself, but then I'm a conspirisy theorist.
Just check ny signature line.:)

Who will guard the guards. Very apt
01-01-2013, 06:37 PM
gimp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Optics NZ

Since December 2012 (now!), a police import permit is required for ALL firearm parts (except parts for underwater spearguns and humane killers).

That's been in the Arms Act forever
01-01-2013, 07:41 PM
Clint Ruin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rushy

There may have been some retailer lobbying motivated by that VC but I suspect that would not be the reason for the change.

Im in the retail side of things and had not heard of any lobbying going on.
02-01-2013, 03:29 PM
.22-250 everything

Do riflescopes count as firearm parts?
03-01-2013, 09:00 PM
Littledog

Quote:

Originally Posted by .22-250 everything

Do riflescopes count as firearm parts?

No, well they never used too. I cant open up the Customs link so cant check (Dial up speed -yipee). Parts are basically the bits that are needed to make a firearm go bang eg barrel,, trigger group, receiver, bolt etc. Add on equipment like mounts, scopes and stocks are/or were classed as accessories (in regards to "A" Cat rifles).

Its a shame when the Govt restricts the law abiding more and more. But I guess its easier than tackling the crims and restricting the unlawful.

Cheers.