I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
Liked On: 15-09-2019, 12:05 AM
Yes indeed. We as gun owners dont and shouldnt need to hide from the public. Gun owners need to show it is the norm and lawful thing to do in New Zealand. People need to be desensitised, they...
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 09:59 PM
Just say hello to people you meet. Then you become someone to talk to. Non threatening.
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 09:12 PM
No, why would I? I'm not doing anything illegal and I have a genuine reason to carry it. The old bat who pulled a face probably always does. Her mate gave us a smile and the rest of the people were...
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 08:52 PM
I've just recently been "out and about" in public areas with a couple of rifles, both in bags, from Wellington to Invercargill without a second glance from anybody. Generally I'd be wary of cities...
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 08:30 PM
West coast South Island no issues , Sent from my TA-1025 using Tapatalk
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 08:22 PM
I can tell you that the piece of the Arms Act which is relevant to your proposed situation is Section 45, which states. "45 Carrying or possessing firearms, etc, except for lawful, proper, and...
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 08:22 PM
Went into for a stalk up Wairere falls on March 24th no bad looks at the road end or while walking up and it was like Queen Street. If you have a nice big patch on your back though not so sure:O_O:...
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 08:07 PM
On about March the 19th I walked out to a road end with no reception and had to walk a few Ks down a cycleway with a stainless laminate 7mm mag over my shoulder. Only got 1 filthy look.
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 07:56 PM
Go to with Plan B. My rifle just looks like a tent and poles when strapped to my pack. It can even fit inside pack if not too much gear.
Liked On: 14-09-2019, 07:53 PM
Youre also not gonna see many animals through your scope if you cant find them to begin with
Liked On: 12-09-2019, 05:46 PM
If you're not gonna fork out for some alpha rangefinding binos you will be better off using your money towards a better pair of non rangefinding binos. Personally I wouldn't buy rangefinding binos...
Liked On: 11-09-2019, 06:57 PM
I have been reading the Mountain Safety book with my boy. He is 9 soon and is getting a couple of Ray Mears books for his birthday, at his request.
Liked On: 10-09-2019, 07:28 PM
Two Longtoms (pretty much identical 10,000 s/n’s apart, and a 1916 SMLE. 119685 119686 119688
Liked On: 09-09-2019, 05:50 PM
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/115457620/czech-couples-decisionmaking-on-deadly-great-walk-tramp-criticised now i know the majority on here are well aware of the fickle alpine (and...
Liked On: 08-09-2019, 05:59 PM