About Ranger 888

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Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (78)
About Ranger 888
Biography:
Born in Auckland. Hunter and shooter (professionally and recreationally) for 54 years. Was actively involved in SAR as a park ranger, and SAR Adviser and Search Coordinator for NZ Police (35 years). NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft and firearms safety instructor (22 years).
Location:
West Auckland
Interests:
target shooting, deerstalking, cartridge collecting, pistol shooting
Occupation:
Retired park ranger (35 years service)

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07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Billymavs On thread : FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.
    Forgive me if I’m wrong, but isn’t that an example of what led to the last register being disassembled by police ? To many inaccuracies, combined with false or misleading data that was to...
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 01:50 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Ned On thread : FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.
    I'd put money on that arms officer shaking his head and hoping that they drop this madness. But it's always those at the coal face that have to deal with rubbish systems dreamed up on a whiteboard...
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 01:49 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by BSA On thread : FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.
    Friend of mine got a phone call from an Arms Officer from another district - Do you still own XXXXX Pistol ??. Yes I do. Is it still in your possession - Yes it is, Why. We have just had a person...
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 10:02 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Growlybear On thread : New police minister - please take a leaf out of Aust VIPER manual
    I suspect Cahill will be the de facto minister. Media already interview him more than any minister. The govt will just do what the police hierarchy tell them, but pretend it's the other way round.
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 02:34 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by tac a1 On thread : New police minister - please take a leaf out of Aust VIPER manual
    Funny, we cant seem to get our shit together enough to do the same
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 02:33 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by no1_49er On thread : Firearms Storage
    There's the problem. The arms officer was putting his (or his superiors) interpretation on something. The requirements are quite clearly spelled out here...
    Liked On: 03-06-2023, 06:44 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by tetawa On thread : Dealer to Dealer Firearms transport
    Understand that if the store holds a dealers license the staff need FA license. This was one of the reasons that Farmlands stopped selling ammo. The Dealer to Dealer charge is not the Courier cost...
    Liked On: 02-06-2023, 01:39 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Woody On thread : Near-Miss
    I recall one time about 30 years ago my brother in law and I were hunting pheasants around lake Otamangakau. It was a misty bitterly cold day and nothing doing. To the east of the lake was a rolling...
    Liked On: 01-06-2023, 12:16 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Frogfeatures On thread : SHEEEEEIT
    Happens to us every couple of months to be honest ( WINZ ) We have a staff safe room. This sort of thing has increased dramatically in the past 2-3 years Not downplaying the threat, but it’s...
    Liked On: 31-05-2023, 09:48 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Ground Control On thread : Firearms Storage
    Can anyone direct me to where storage requirements are spelled out as to what is and isn’t acceptable. All I’ve found so far is . “ You are required by law to have a safe and secure place to...
    Liked On: 28-05-2023, 05:36 PM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Shearer On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    The crux of this is that the government appear to be able to give away public land to private enterprise (at the expense of other users) with no consultation or even informing affected parties. The...
    Liked On: 28-05-2023, 12:01 AM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by coltace On thread : Do you own a Krico?
    Mathias, that's what it's all about, I'm planning on handing my one down to my daughter one day. My Uncle bought mine new, sold it to my father who in turn gave it to me for my 16th birthday.
    Liked On: 27-05-2023, 12:20 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : What are your main techniques for closing distance?
    left foot forward..right foot foward repeated over and over again usually works.....
    Liked On: 27-05-2023, 12:14 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Minimum pack contents
    ran into him back in my MSC days too..along with Chaz F great guys with huge wealth of knowledge I BELIEVE it was Bob who told story of being at border in ???mexico??? and sucurity guard/border...
    Liked On: 27-05-2023, 12:12 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Andygr On thread : Minimum pack contents
    Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it I reckon. The energy cost of carrying a decent emergency kit is relatively small compared to the possible consequences of not having...
    Liked On: 26-05-2023, 10:31 AM

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