Thread: Discussion on NZ Hunting moving forward - NZGuns

An interesting article.

You lost my support when I read

Instead of a licence to opt in perhaps the best way could be copied from American hunters. In the US there is an 11% tax on firearms/ammunition and archery products that is mandated to only be spent to benefit hunting through conservation - this includes animal management, land acquisition to increase habitat, hunter education programs and maintaining some training ranges.

Some of us are shooters who aren't hunters.
Why should I pay tax on my equipment to benefit hunters?
Please don't propose to finance your sport from my bank account.