Thread: hunter down :(

Originally Posted by kawekakid

Correct me if im wrong but a firearms coordinator with the the deerstalkers shot his mate two or three years ago

Correct (kind of), as pointed out earlier he was ex president and the victim was in another group

If you read what I said carefully, you will notice:

something like NZDA (if your intended firearm use is hunting). For them to radically change their approach to safety training and vetting

Bottom line is hunters need to change, this is not happening with the same frequency in other firearms sports. And before you get all excited, I am both a hunter and sport shooter, so would be subject to any new safety scheme as well...

R.I.P mate, I always hate hearing about this. People are just too keen to yank that trigger.

Don't forget to wear your UN blue and yellow guy's, though it won't stop some shooting at movement.

RIP thats so sad for his partner and kids.

Wasn't really having a go at You, Happy.

More the fact that when people keep calling someone who fires at another person an accident it makes me see red...

Just a bit too close to home for me.

Maybe the media need to use the term "incident" more often so it becomes readily used in a situation such as this. If he was shot by another person who was in no way connected with their hunting party, calling him a heartless idiot is rather fitting. Not going to his aid or at the very least owning up to it is a disgrace.

Originally Posted by peril 787b

Maybe the media need to use the term "incident" more often so it becomes readily used in a situation such as this. If he was shot by another person who was in no way connected with their hunting party, calling him a heartless idiot is rather fitting. Not going to his aid or at the very least owning up to it is a disgrace.

Don't be too judgemental until all the facts are known Guys!!

Sounds like you may know more Steve. From the news reports I've read, the guy was shot, is now dead and no-one is owning up to the shooting. Seems like it he's done a runner to me

Originally Posted by peril 787b

Sounds like you may know more Steve. From the news reports I've read, the guy was shot, is now dead and no-one is owning up to the shooting. Seems like it he's done a runner to me

He is a very respected hunter and he has not done a runner.

Originally Posted by Steveh054

He is a very respected hunter and he has not done a runner.

"was"

Just shows it can happen to the "top" of the hunting comnuity. It's easy to say people look nothing like deer but if a couple of people that are known and respected hunters can shoot someone by mistake it can happen to anyone.

Originally Posted by Toby

Just shows it can happen to the "top" of the hunting comnuity. It's easy to say people look nothing like deer but if a couple of people that are known and respected hunters can shoot someone by mistake it can happen to anyone.

Wisdom beyond your years Toby

Originally Posted by Toby

Just shows it can happen to the "top" of the hunting comnuity. It's easy to say people look nothing like deer but if a couple of people that are known and respected hunters can shoot someone by mistake it can happen to anyone.

Very true Toby but we all should agree that it just shouldn't happen

Very true kawekakid. It seems all caliber of hunters are making the mistake which is starting to scare me. I won't shoot unless im looking at that deer in the eye at close range and with 100% of the animal exposed.

I'm far too new to the sport to make any comment on stricter licensing or anything but it should serve as a reminder to treat firearms with the respect they deserve and identify the target. Thoughts are with the families of those involved, what a terrible situation. You can never be too careful.