Thread: At least it's a nice colour green - NZDF choose AR to replace Steyrs

Originally Posted by Ryan

@Shooter Looking at several British soldiers' CQB experience in Afghanistan, I'd advocate retaining bayonets.

I am a true believer in retaining our beloved weapon of the bayonet too @Ryan. Unfortunately it is not a view that is expressed by all within the NZDF. Like a few have alluded to above the bayonet is not just a "On guard, Parrie, In, Out, On guard" tool but the removal of such a "Last resort" weapon can have massive second and third order effect further on down the track be it the ability to show force in a crowd control type situation...