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Thread: The latest Government bullshit

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    The latest Government bullshit

    Here's some great news for folk who enjoy wearing gimp suits and being whipped!

    For the rest of us, it's a bit of a shitter.

    We now need a export permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to take or send out of the country a rifle scope, regardless of whether it is a 4x20 air rifle scope, or a thermal scope. This includes sending as a gift, carrying out on your own person, or sending for repair. This rule also includes (though I need to look into this more closely) other optical equipment. This is because these items have been added to the NZ Strategic Goods list.

    Before you all start wailing and bashing yourselves over the head with heavy objects, there is more to come....

    Since December 2012 (now!), a police import permit is required for ALL firearm parts (except parts for underwater spearguns and humane killers).

    AND, you now need a Police import permit to import any air rifle or pistol, or soft airgun.

    What a load of bollocks, and as tax payers we are expected to lie down and take it.

    Here is the link to the docs:

    http://www.customs.govt.nz/news/reso...s/default.aspx


    Happy New Year all.

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    What do they mean humane killers?
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    Ya just tell them to lie down and get comfy........sleeeeeep sleeeeeep then you gently pull the trigger as not to wake them!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    What do they mean humane killers?
    Bolt guns used by Vets and in the Freezing Industry to humanely Kill animals before processing.

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    And given Police won't issue permits for A cat firearms / parts because its not required, and According to Joe Green, stating in writing a permit is not required is considered to be a Permit and as a permit is not required then neither is a letter stating permit is not required, let the beating of heads against walls commence.

    Confused Yet!!!!

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    YONZ you it it right in your title. It is BULLSHIT.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Quote Originally Posted by P38 View Post
    Bolt guns used by Vets and in the Freezing Industry to humanely Kill animals before processing.
    This always makes me chuckle. The captive bolt only stuns the animal into unconsciousness, what causes death is exsanguination...

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    Do they think we're sending scopes to the Taliban or some shit?

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    Re: The latest Government bullshit

    Could this be in part caused by pressure from retailers that have been missing out on lineing there pockets due to internet sales

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    Probably more likely due to pressure from the US govt. Who knows. It is pretty retarded what ever the reason.

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    Start worrying about it when/if it actually starts being an issue.

    I had an import permit issued for a complete rifle by my AO less than 2 weeks ago when I lost the original. Plus I've ported scopes and other firearm parts shipped to me in the last month.

    I have no idea why people are having issues or is this all imagined drama?

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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Could this be in part caused by pressure from retailers that have been missing out on lineing there pockets due to internet sales

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    Can't help wondering myself, but then I'm a conspirisy theorist.
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    Yep I've seen a cattle beast take 8 shots from a HUMANE killer it did die in the end, they now electrocute them, guess we need a licence for the electricity? Cause that's dangerous as well! Happy New Year!!!

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    What are the requirements if wanting to import a pre 1900 bp double rifle from the states in working order? Do I need all sorts of permits etc or is it an antique? Who do I talk to?

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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Could this be in part caused by pressure from retailers that have been missing out on lineing there pockets due to internet sales

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    There may have been some retailer lobbying motivated by that VC but I suspect that would not be the reason for the change.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms

 

 

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