Originally Posted by NZAR15.com Facebook page
Fuck where do I start.
As a business I rely on a positive relationship with Police HQ. They administer the Arms Act. They control my business.
I have witnessed a lot of bullshit over the last 18 months from Police HQ. Implementation of policies that do everthing to hinder law abiding firearm owners. You will have seen a few of the antics published on FOUNZ. However I have ALWAYS played their game so that I could stay in business. I have gone beyond what I think any other dealer would do, to be seen as nothing but an honest and upstanding dealer.
For example twice this year I have had parts that have come through customs that I didn't order. I asked the AO to come around and take them away for destruction. This was thousands of dollars worth of gear.
So on Saturday why would I bite the hand that feeds me. Why would I take my version of events to FOUNZ?
On Friday I was told by my AO that he could no longer issue import permits for A Category AR15s and A Cat AR15 receivers. That instead I need to apply for these as E Cat and provide a business case to convert them to A Cat on landing in NZ. Thinking of my business and my lively hood with alarm bells going off, I feebly agreed. In the meantime I rang the lawyer for advice. His recommendation was no don't do it. I quickly got back in touch with the Arms Officer and said no. I want these as A Cat only. He then resubmitted my permits as A Cat. I also told him I wanted a confirmation by the end of the day how they were going to treat my application.
At the close of business I was told "Sorry but there will be no decision today - will keep you updated"
A sleepless night later I decided that this needed to go public.
I'm over this shit from Police HQ. Ive had enough. Please read between the lines of anything they publish.