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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Last Activity
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Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Ross Nolan On thread : Firearms Safety Authority
    Try topping this for competence. I have a foreign visitor using my house for rifle storage, and in the course of getting his visitors license this came from the NZP Firearms section. Gives me...
    Liked On: 19-04-2023, 04:02 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Tasbay On thread : Firearms Safety Authority
    Just in case you didn`t get what you were after: Collector C1 General, C2 Heirloom, C3 Museum, C4 Theatrical , P6 Prohibited firearms, P7 Prohibited magazines, P8 Theatrical Prohibited...
    Liked On: 19-04-2023, 08:25 AM
  3. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Frogfeatures On thread : Police association reaction to submissions
    OK, here’s an update on the register If an organisation, DOC, Akld Council, Mountain Safety, etc, own firearms, they can’t ( at present ) be registered to that organisation They have to be...
    Liked On: 29-03-2023, 09:42 PM
  4. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Craig Simpson and Egon Graff
    Fair enough comment, 'Well known identity in the Murchison area' he transported a lot of hunters and fishers when he had the water taxi and could help with very good advice on where and how to hunt...
    Liked On: 22-03-2023, 09:09 AM
  5. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by BSA On thread : Police association reaction to submissions
    What doesn’t seem clear is there also a fee per firearm to register and also guns parts ? Does anyone have any more info on this ? If the NZ Police are so stupid as to think they can launch a Gun...
    Liked On: 21-03-2023, 05:49 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by bluemonsta On thread : Police association reaction to submissions
    I'm pushing a different tactic with my club. The police are saying that the increase is to recover costs. Fair enough, so I've asked my club to also take this stance. We know from our...
    Liked On: 21-03-2023, 05:47 PM
  7. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Police association reaction to submissions
    When the boffins in police openly state the the proposed increase in price will likely cause many to not get a FAL we have plenty to bitch about.
    Liked On: 21-03-2023, 05:43 PM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by tac a1 On thread : Police association reaction to submissions
    I for one would like to see that the costs are broken down for all to see if they are going to hike the price of a licence. That only seems fair to see where the money is going. In reality I...
    Liked On: 21-03-2023, 05:39 PM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Police association reaction to submissions
    I made a submission and in doing so gave them a serve but all the while expected my words to be completely ignored. The outcome of the consultation will be what the Police want it to be and nothing...
    Liked On: 21-03-2023, 05:38 PM
  10. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Inappropriate sentencing
    I am certainly not a fan of Stuart Nash (in fact I would happily kick him in the nuts if we ever met) but I cannot fault his sentiment on either of these two controversial matters. What a fucking sad...
    Liked On: 21-03-2023, 05:32 PM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Ammo storage.
    I look at it this way...I would be gutted if some lowlife broke open my safe and stole my guns,I would be absolutely horrified if they managed to use them to kill someone...so its broken down and...
    Liked On: 14-03-2023, 08:12 AM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : What is the best lightweight puffer jacket for hunting?
    conclusion I got after watching that......the best one is the one you have.... and being a tightwad myself,the old synthetic one that used to be my good wear to town vest will do perfectly well......
    Liked On: 13-03-2023, 03:21 AM
  13. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by mikee On thread : Balloted/permitted hunting blocks
    I never added to my comment above to be 100% truthful, I only am interested in hunting for meat, trophy hunting has never appealed to me ( but I can appreciate it appeals to others) so for me...
    Liked On: 13-03-2023, 03:19 AM
  14. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Hunteast On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    That also part of the reason for this current drama. Park and bloody walk/hunt up the valley - no need to drive further in than necessary.
    Liked On: 13-03-2023, 03:11 AM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Bagheera On thread : Any ex NZ forest service fellas here?
    Back then, wise words from the boss, personal responsibility for your own safety and a bit of common sense went a long way.
    Liked On: 05-03-2023, 04:11 AM

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