Thread: Anti-1080 protester has firearms licence revoked after delivering threatening letter

Having a FAL is a privilege not a right, start making threats to any government agency regardless of the intention and you will end up neck deep in shit. After seeing the video and the manner in which he spoke to the Police, of which they both held a very polite and professional manner by the way, I'm not surprised he lost his FAL.

I am as anti 1080 as the next guy but I'm not a dickhead about it.

Originally Posted by oneshot

Having a FAL is a privilege not a right, start making threats to any government agency regardless of the intention and you will end up neck deep in shit. After seeing the video and the manner in which he spoke to the Police, of which they both held a very polite and professional manner by the way, I'm not surprised he lost his FAL.

I am as anti 1080 as the next guy but I'm not a dickhead about it.

A Firearm License is a right governed by law , that is why the term " shall issue " is used in the legislation and also why it is mentioned in the Bill of Rights 1688 .
And as for the "threats " , their going to have a hard time explaining how calling someone a 'Terrorist " is somehow an indirect threat ?? . He may not be a rocket scientist but the Police are drawing a long bow .

Originally Posted by Tankd

A Firearm License is a right governed by law , that is why the term " shall issue " is used in the legislation and also why it is mentioned in the Bill of Rights 1688...

I suppose it could be argued that it is a right only if you meet the criteria for the term, "fit and proper".

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

I suppose it could be argued that it is a right only if you meet the criteria for the term, "fit and proper".

Correct. It was a measure put in place to prevent mentally-unstable/lunatics/gangs(?) from acquiring firearms. It's not bullet proof but the past few decades it has and still works effectively.

Prior to the "fit and proper" test a license was issued, prior to that you just had firearms at your will.

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

, prior to that you just had firearms at your will.

not quite,Permit to procure from sports shop round to constable Boyd,(mmm.I don't recall having any dealings with you)signature and stamp.back to Lathams and pay for rifle,carry to police station to register.
Constable Boyd,6 +foot sole charge Matamata cop,rifle across his desk as he enters serial number,"what do you see under the table boy?,"arr,your boots constable" "right,size twelve,if I have any trouble with you,one will be so far up your bum we'll use your spit to polish the toecap,got that"
that copper has kept me" fit and proper" for fifty odd years.

Originally Posted by madjon_

not quite,Permit to procure from sports shop round to constable Boyd.

Yes permit to procure before paper licence and plastic card. I was referring to our colonial days prior to needing a "permit" to own firearms.

Originally Posted by oneshot

Having a FAL is a privilege not a right, start making threats to any government agency regardless of the intention and you will end up neck deep in shit. After seeing the video and the manner in which he spoke to the Police, of which they both held a very polite and professional manner by the way, I'm not surprised he lost his FAL.

I am as anti 1080 as the next guy but I'm not a dickhead about it.

No,you have the absolute right to do anything not proscribed by law.