Hermitage, guilty as charged :thumbsup:
Liked On: 19-01-2021, 08:37 PM
I am away from my records for a few days but will PM you ASAP.
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 10:05 PM
I’m pretty sure a judge ruled In 2018 that a permanent fixture is included in length. Can’t remember the details but it was part of a court case I was involved in over legal definition of length....
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 09:48 PM
If you want to cut through the red tape whether the suppressor counts as part of the firearm length... Cut the barrel so rifle is still >762mm. Counterbore it from the muzzle end but know what...
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 09:47 PM
The term 'overall length' has already been tested in Court and the Judge agreed with me and accepted the it meant the maximum dimension between the two extremities of the firearm and did not have to...
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 09:47 PM
The 2nd part to the qualifyer for a pistol is "and includes any firearm less than 762mm in length" Unarguably if its written in legislation even if it is against normal convention for measuring...
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 09:47 PM
Police 'policy' is not law but the Police only need to suggest it to Parliament and it could be pushed through. At present the law states 'overall length' which can include screwed on items if the...
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 09:47 PM
I'd err on the safe side and assume. E it is to the muzzle. If police choose to "clarify" the policy with an order in council, you will have a very hard time making it legal again.
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 06:00 PM
Edited my first post for clarity. The only thing i can find is this: Section 2 (1) under Pistol. pistol means a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm or restricted weapon) that is designed...
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 05:37 PM
COLFO got that directive from the Police in 2017. Its not in the legislation, it was Police 'policy'. However, there have been two amendments to the Arms Act 1983 since then. So err on the side...
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 05:37 PM
It is measured to the muzzle. not suppressor. https://www.colfo.org.nz/news/9-colfo/latest-news/139-colfo-news-issue-1-2017.html ANY firearm which is less than 762mm will be classified as a...
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 05:02 PM
Even if he charged you for the info might work cheaper than the court case if you get wrong . Plus his will be the correct info sometime the AO's dont have all the correct info .
Liked On: 18-01-2021, 04:46 PM
Or just use a .30-06 AICS mag https://www.hardyrifle.co.nz/product-page/30-06-5-shot-3-715-mag-1048
Liked On: 06-01-2021, 11:03 AM
Good to here maybe easier if we ask you a few questions to help. What we meant was the circumstances of the hunting? Do you plan on mostly bush hunting or hunting on the tops? What sort of...
Liked On: 16-12-2020, 04:46 PM
We’ve offered to help out. The Aus situation was never sustainable for NZ anyway.
Liked On: 16-12-2020, 09:01 AM