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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07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by The Hunters Club On thread : RST Hunters Club - New Series
    Cheers for feedback guys. Typing one handed after shoulder reconstruction so will be brief. Birds - yeah, tricky one. They seem to rate highly though, so although not everyone's cup of tea, a lot of...
    Liked On: 23-09-2022, 10:21 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Tahr On thread : CNI walkabout
    I flew into Boyds airstrip and walked from there via the Mangamaire and Mangamingi over the Island range, into the Rangatikei, over the Middle range, into the Waipakahi, over the Umukarikari and met...
    Liked On: 22-09-2022, 10:49 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Let's see some 'well loved' firearms
    The firearms and optics snobs threads got me thinking. There is a tendency to show of the good stuff, but how about a thread devoted entirely to the old workhorses, the ugly ducklings, the pre-(once...
    Liked On: 21-09-2022, 11:29 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by TeRei On thread : With deep respect for Elizabeth R
    It begs the question with no disrespect to the dead but the FnG in NZ was founded on the basis that the people in NZ would not be subject to the tryranny of the landed gentry. Time we moved on ....
    Liked On: 20-09-2022, 10:29 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by HCPC On thread : New FAL waiting time
    I was waiting 22 months, so I went into the firearms office and had a chat. They gave me a number of the backlog team in Wtgn...once I called them I had my license in about 5 weeks. Still just shy of...
    Liked On: 19-09-2022, 01:11 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by rambo-6mmrem On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    I have no issues with the Registry in its self It’s no Different than Rego on a car you buy a new car you put it in your name…. It also means you have a record of your firearms incase of theft ...
    Liked On: 18-09-2022, 10:59 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    People jointly owning a firearm is a reality. My youngest daughter and I have several B category firearms jointly owned on our endorsements.
    Liked On: 18-09-2022, 10:58 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Woody On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Another issue I commented on was joint ownership. Just as in law, my wife jointly owns our house car boat lawnmower etc. We are both LFO's and FAL holders as is our daughter. We use whatever suits...
    Liked On: 14-09-2022, 04:22 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by gonetropo On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    one word to describe it all FUSTERCLUCK they couldnt even get b or c right in rego, how do they expect this to work? one word to describe how this will work out: Canada !
    Liked On: 14-09-2022, 04:22 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by XR500 On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    If you go onto woke websites like Wikipedia or our own Govt websites you will see our history is being quietly rewritten as we speak...
    Liked On: 12-09-2022, 12:52 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by 10-Ring On thread : New FAL waiting time
    Some vettors are rostered on to work weekends. I haven't heard of any that are limited to not working after 5 pm. Although, winter time is hard on vettors that work rural areas in the evening....
    Liked On: 11-09-2022, 04:00 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Oh come on say what you really mean, the arsehole has a face that screams “punch the fuck out of me” and I would love the opportunity to oblige. At some stage in the news article / interview he said...
    Liked On: 09-09-2022, 10:41 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by vulcannz On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    I found the targeting of specific ethnic groups (Maori) pretty disgusting - I thought we'd gotten past that sort of shit?
    Liked On: 08-09-2022, 10:13 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Bol Tackshin On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    I am far from the most organised bloke on the block... it just takes a few minutes to take a photo of your firearms with your phone, including close-ups of any serial numbers. That way, it just sits...
    Liked On: 07-09-2022, 04:33 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by vulcannz On thread : Fair Go segment tonight - Police lost a Colt revolver...
    Oh dear, more Police incompetence: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/129791966/police-called-to-burntout-car-two-days-before-body-found Hmmm a possible homicide scene left unguarded for a...
    Liked On: 06-09-2022, 04:13 PM

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