Thread: Un safety habits taught at Gun City.

Originally Posted by Dundee

Speak the correct language VC?

"owe awl yu shulda shoved it up his arse bro"

Yeah pretty shit behaviour to have someone point a rifle at you, and stupid for the shop assistant / gunsmith to allow it to happen.

If people in GC think dumb behaviour is ok, then we'll be reading about dumb behaviour on the newspapers with people shooting each other, sign posts, the odd teacher, and so on.

Next time ask them to go out on the street and give it a try

One of the golden rules of firearm safety - always point your firearm in a safe direction! When I'm dealing with newbies etc I also tell them to never ever point your firearm at something you aint gonna shoot, and if you point it at me I will take it off you, take out the bolt and break the bloody thing around the nearest tree! And then never hunt with them again.
This so called "pro" and newbie rifle owner were both way out of line and you were right in pulling them up on it. I would suggest you now let your wallet do the talking and not spend any more money in said shop.

It would have got the point across if you theatricaly dived behind the nearest display and accidently knocked it all over in the process

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

It would have got the point across if you theatricaly dived behind the nearest display and accidently knocked it all over in the process

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And at the top of my lungs with "Contact front!!!!!!" I like good theater

In two visits to gun city auckland, buying 3 rifles, the two bolt actions were attempted to be handed across the counter with mags in and bolts closed. They also refitted them to the rifles once purchased. I told them in no uncertain or easily misconstrued terms that I would not accept them in that state. The dumbfounded looks I received back confirmed their stupidity and complete lack of knowledge regarding gun safety. The second visit to purchase a semi auto, the action was never cycled to show it was empty and the mag was put in the rifle before they put it into the gun bag. Again saying "I'm not taking that" was met with a confused look. It's not that hard to train a monkey, surely there is some gun safety taught to a gun shop's staff?

Originally Posted by peril 787b

In two visits to gun city auckland, buying 3 rifles, the two bolt actions were attempted to be handed across the counter with mags in and bolts closed. They also refitted them to the rifles once purchased. I told them in no uncertain or easily misconstrued terms that I would not accept them in that state.

So the bolt and mag were removed and checked? What was your problem?

Originally Posted by Banana

So the bolt and mag were removed and checked? What was your problem?

My problem there is THAT IT'S ILLEGAL TO CARRY A FIREARM IN A PUBLIC PLACE OR A VEHICLE WITH THE MAG AND/OR BOLT IN PLACE. Don't you know your firearm regulations?

Originally Posted by peril 787b

My problem there is THAT IT'S ILLEGAL TO CARRY A FIREARM IN A PUBLIC PLACE OR A VEHICLE WITH THE MAG AND/OR BOLT IN PLACE. Don't you know your firearm regulations?

isn't the bush a public place?

Originally Posted by peril 787b

My problem there is THAT IT'S ILLEGAL TO CARRY A FIREARM IN A PUBLIC PLACE OR A VEHICLE WITH THE MAG AND/OR BOLT IN PLACE. Don't you know your firearm regulations?

Obviously not. Could you direct me to the part of the Arms Regulations that states this?

Originally Posted by peril 787b

My problem there is THAT IT'S ILLEGAL TO CARRY A FIREARM IN A PUBLIC PLACE OR A VEHICLE WITH THE MAG AND/OR BOLT IN PLACE. Don't you know your firearm regulations?

Originally Posted by peril 787b

My problem there is THAT IT'S ILLEGAL TO CARRY A FIREARM IN A PUBLIC PLACE OR A VEHICLE WITH THE MAG AND/OR BOLT IN PLACE. Don't you know your firearm regulations?

No wonder the staff gave you a confused look

As bad as this meat head
Despite what he says its obvious someone is taking the picture.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunt...-744066868.htm

Back when Guncity had a store in Greenlane (cnr Greenlane west and Great South Road) there was an old style 50c sized hole in the ceiling. What had happened was that the Cormwall Park ranger was in the shop trying out a pump action shotgun, he'd managed to get a round up the spout but couldn't work the slid back. So he figured there must be a trick to it with the trigger and gave that a wiggle.....

Fortunately he was pointing the gun in a safe direction.

Mind you mistakes are also made by people who should know better. One experienced small bore shooter crapped her pants when she leaned in through the car window to pick up her rifle and it went off while the barrel was pointed in her direction!

These serve as reminders to always be vigilant!

ages ago had the same experience in CHCH shop with one guy allegedly sighting in a scope.as i sidled past I quietly enquired if he thought i was of trophy class and possibly edible.one very apologetic and embarrassed staff member.