About Ranger 888

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Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (77)
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
Yesterday 08:37 PM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    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
  3. Ranger 888
    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
  4. Ranger 888
    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
  5. Ranger 888
    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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    Ranger 888 liked post by Rusky On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Some people aren't as organized as you. In fact, the above stolen firearms that were mentioned were reported to police in Whangarei straight away. The paperwork hadn't even been completed before the...
    Liked On: 06-09-2022, 04:11 PM
  7. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Eat Meater On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Exactly my point. They need to see the fishhooks so they can a. fix them or b. scrap them so the register is actually manageable My advice is submit with practical suggestions or real flaws. From...
    Liked On: 06-09-2022, 10:27 AM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Agreed, perhaps the best counter measure is to promote hunting as an ideal activity for young men with the mental health / youth suicide prevention groups. Getting out in the bush, cooking around a...
    Liked On: 06-09-2022, 10:25 AM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Danger Mouse On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    It's getting ready for the next lot of restrictions and confiscation
    Liked On: 05-09-2022, 03:20 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by BSA On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Everyone should do the hard copy (paper) option. Then any keyboard errors are on them. And it will slow the whole thing down to an absolute crawl.
    Liked On: 05-09-2022, 03:09 AM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by chindit On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Just done my consultation. I just can't understand why ammunition is included. I go to the gun club and buy 100 rounds. No internet so all recorded on paper licence seen ect. Then the poor guy/girl...
    Liked On: 04-09-2022, 05:48 PM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Nope. Fight it all I reckon, make ‘them’ think it’s a bad idea.
    Liked On: 04-09-2022, 05:46 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    No! And nor should you.
    Liked On: 04-09-2022, 05:46 PM
  14. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Happy Jack On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Correction, its a shopping list
    Liked On: 02-09-2022, 11:10 AM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    I have just completed the on line submission. I added comments and suggestions to every question. In short, I disagreed with everything on the basis that the registry would provide no tangible...
    Liked On: 02-09-2022, 11:09 AM

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