Thread: Open Range Christchurch - Anyone know of a range open

The club had good reason to close the range for a short period and it was a smart move, it’s now open to members only and public nights will start again in due course.

Originally Posted by Sauer

I think you two need to stop being so self centred and think of what is at stake here. A lot of the general public (mostly who appear to hate guns) drive past the NZHA range- particularly during the weekend.

Imagine how insensitive it would appear to them if we just continued at the range as if nothing had happened. I agree with you that we did/ are doing nothing wrong, but at this moment public perception means a lot.

For the record, I too would like to check the alignment of one of my scopes as my son slipped over last time we were hunting and gave it a knock, but there is a lot to lose here, and as inconvenient as it is I believe the NZHA have made the right decision.

Very sad when law abiding individuals pursuing a sport that benefits both health and the environment have to hide from the general public. What the fuck have we been reduced to as a nation?

Originally Posted by sightpicture

Public perception = lynch mob rule.

I am probably more likely to get lynched here if I support the gun law changes, which I do by the way