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    Richard Prosser

    Some will remember him from the old forum. Worked hard for what he believed in. He had plenty of alternative views.

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/pol...er-dies-age-55

    “Please, please, please, open up to someone, anyone, if you have feelings of despair.”

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    Yes, he always stood up for licensed firearms users no matter what.
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    So very young and equally so very sad. Speak up and speak out if you are troubled. Why is it that so many in despair find this so difficult? Could it be that true friendships are few in number and by and large society is judgemental and prejudiced in its outlook? I may not have a solution and you may not be looking to me to solve your issues but I do have an ear and it is yours to bend any time you feel the need.
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    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
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    not good news by any means.

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    I think that the article above in itself is a good indication of how suicide is viewed in our society. The article kind of lets you put the pieces of the puzzle together yourself without actually mentioning the word. It's like it's taboo or something. It is what it is. Get it out there. Shock a few people.
    270 is a harmonic divisor number[1]
    270 is the fourth number that is divisible by its average integer divisor[2]
    270 is a practical number, by the second definition
    The sum of the coprime counts for the first 29 integers is 270
    270 is a sparsely totient number, the largest integer with 72 as its totient
    Given 6 elements, there are 270 square permutations[3]
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    270 is the smallest positive integer that has divisors ending by digits 1, 2, …, 9.

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    Its a shame,to young to go.

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    I knew him and worked closely with him and his staff for some time. He was staunchly in support of hunting and shooting interests as well as a strong advocate for altrrnative to 1080 poison use in NZ. Very great loss to NZ, many of who denigrated his outspokeness, but the man was approachable and sincere. Rest in peace Richard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    I think that the article above in itself is a good indication of how suicide is viewed in our society.
    So very true Ryan and it is also a fact that even some people with diagnosed mental issues who are being treated within the system are often failed due to inconsistencies, indifferences and inadequacies. In my family we have someone that has had a diagnosed / prescription medicated suicidal tendency issue since early teenage years who has recently been subject to a change in care regime that brought about a change in prescribed medication and who has now been without medication for weeks due to inflexibility not allowing the renewal of prescriptions in the absence of the new practitioner (due to his being on holiday and then subsequently having Covid). Needless to say there is considerable concern and immediate family who have an absolute desire to help are frustrated that they are stonewalled by the lack of useful information that the system can provide (for reasons related to the privacy of this now adult). I have no answers but I have a huge desire to be part of a solution for anyone dealing with the demons of depression and despair.
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    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Sad news, condolences to his family and friends.

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    A big loss to the world...He was outspoken but approachable,no holds barred and I for one liked the mans style...
    so sad when this happens,sad for everyone involved.
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    Bugger, the age I will be in a couple of months too way too young

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    What did he die from?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sasquatch View Post
    What did he die from?
    By his own hand sadly.

    His Letter to Kiwis from early 2021 is on line, and is very telling, judging by how much he got right regarding what has happened recently.
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    Would his proposed firearms law really do anything but clarify something already legit?

    Shame about his suicide. It is still a taboo in NZ but our new euthanasia laws would seem to normalise it.

    If you have a problem with depression as a FAL holder you are constrained in regard to seeking help from your GP or you will likely lose your FAL. If that is you, at least (a) do talk to someone else you trust and (b) avoid alcohol, it depresses you further and also reduces your self-restraint that keeps you from doing the unthinkable.
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