" If there was any interest in truly improving the safety of NZ, the research would consider each incident and whether the firearm was acquired / owned / used legally" Agree wholeheartedly, if...
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 10:31 PM
My most expensive scope is mounted on my Ruger American bolt action .22 rimfire. Last night I'd just pulled off a pleasing shot on a troublesome hare and I slung the Ruger over my shoulder as I...
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 06:02 PM
some years ago when I was a Mountain safety Firearms Instructor I did the Mountain Safety Range Officer course dont recall anything about unsuitable targets so I guess common sense rules- no...
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:32 PM
surely its common sense only army and police allowed human targets -
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:30 PM
Each one of us breaks the law from time to time just going about our daily business. Going 51 in a 50km/hrs zone. Or 31km in a 30km zone etc. Not saying it's ok, just saying everyone, including...
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:19 PM
Not breaking the law would be a good start.
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:18 PM
If he has been disqualified from driving, as he said he has in his email, then he has been to court for driving offences. This indicates he has been driving while suspended or committed another...
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:13 PM
On the other hand, we are very quick to say that the modern malaise is caused by there being no consequences for bad behaviour. But its always someone else's fault. Just behave. A fit and proper...
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:05 PM
The issue in my view is that there is no definition of fit and proper so the FSA and Police just make it up, it is subject to their whim and then they use it as a blunt instrument for force...
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:04 PM
Surely the fact that he struggled to get one in the first place due to his driving would have maybe imprinted the idea that it best not to get disqualified again, or multiple other times.
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:03 PM
Funny how vehicles are involved in more human deaths in nz than firearms yet you can be unfit and improper and not loose your drivers licence for good the same offences
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:03 PM
I've been lucky enough to teach a few kids how to shoot, and left eye dominant is quite common for right handed people, so right eye dominance for a left handed person is probably just as common...
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:03 AM
Yes it is easier to get to shoot right handed.... Air rifle is your friend..get muscle memory correct early on. I have two ladies who are both the other way...right handed but want to use left eye....
Liked On: 25-09-2025, 12:01 AM
at the end of the day if you are going to suicide you will find a way. sad but true
Liked On: 24-09-2025, 11:54 PM
I think people are just making poor shots on hares and blaming the cartridge. I have had issues with little to no expension from some brands hollow points, but with a properly performing...
Liked On: 24-09-2025, 03:55 PM