Can an MP5 be owned and used on a B-Cat? Easily imported? I've never seen one in civilian hands here.
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Can an MP5 be owned and used on a B-Cat? Easily imported? I've never seen one in civilian hands here.
I've been thinking of trying to get an MP5K on my B when I get the B. Shouldn't be any reason I couldn't have one.
The way I read it, I can go and buy 30 round mags now as long as I dont have a semi-auto gun they can fit in. I think even possessing both at the same time is illegal you dont even have to fit the mag in the gun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haydendev
Given its pretty obvious why, I'd suggest using that dreded term "common sense". Dont push the system because if you do at some point it will snap and we'll be like OZ, no decent semi-autos at all, do you really want that outcome? I dont.
Yeah Digit do it! do it!
I would love one. Considering a HK94 will break the bank I would be happy with a good clone of sorts.
The MP5 can only be imported on C due to it being select fire but the HK94 is a good to go semi (on E) There is something sexy about the MP5 family, its a pitty about the cost to own one in NZ.
Getting a K or baby K style HK94 in may require some neat marketing to pistol NZ lol but as pistol carbine conversion kits can now be used in Speed Steel matches possibly PNZ would allow short HK94s??
I would be very keen on one of those T94 carbines!
Cheers
+1!Quote:
Originally Posted by Littledog
T94A2 plz and thank you I will send you a big bag of money tomorrow
If we don't push the system, the system will just keep squeezing us until we're like Oz, Britain, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by steven
If you are only keen on bolt guns etc then our laws are sweet. Get interested in anything semi auto and our laws tend to get gay fast. I reckon the arms act is becoming antiqued.
Digit got a big fat NO to pistol length AR's on B cat, I'm guessing MP5's on B cat will get the same response. They can be had quite easily on C if you have the coin, but then you can't shoot them. Silly cuz it would be mint seeing them in action at IPSC and SR shoots.
Why're they not allowed on B? that's dumb.
I can't remember if it was PNZ or the cops but one of the two didn't want a bar of it. Digit will say.
If it's PNZ they can get fucked
We could still use the rifle version for SR and IPSC/3gun. I know a couple of guys with HK94s-very lovely. They just spell-awesomeness! (the rifles not the owners!).Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
In that it doesn't reflect reality, or the types of firearms that responsible legal gun owners want? yeahQuote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
Could be worse but damn could it be better.
It was a combination of the two. Some pistol ranges werent capable for .223. The original application by us to allow affordable B-Cat AR's for 3-gun is largely negated now anyway as you no longer need an E-Cat hand in for target shooting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
MP5's might be fine though as they shoot pistol ammo. But then an MP5 that can only be used in competition is fairly useless to me.
Well that isn't a consideration for a 9mm MP5K semi-auto clone, so, I'm going to try to get one.
If it was a year ago I would jump on this. Unfortunately the ammendment implementation is probably less than 6 months away and could be as close as a couple of weeks away. We would probably need to sign up for a significant quantity from the factory, obtain a sample for approval, then risk losing it all if the shipment was caught offshore when the ammendment happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
What someone needs to do right now is to import massive quantities of A-Cat pistol grip stocks for SKS's. Then when the ammendment hits at least we would have cheap handins to use for obtaining E-Cats from the likes of these companies.
Maybe someone could whiz up pistol grip stocks out of 2x4's? Anyone got a copy router :)
That handin policy is the biggest load of illegal and unfair shit around
You will need to either obtain one on E (with conditions) or satisfy the AO that the gun is A, then import it as a sample. If the police dont like it then you would probably risk losing it. Its a painful drawn out process. You would think the police would realise that all AR's are essentially the same gun.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
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Originally Posted by Digit
On B... MP5K has no chance of being A or E
(of course I don't actually have B yet because I don't have time to shoot twice a month at a pistol club)
Im in the same boat - There is no way I can commit to the range time required to hold a B - our nearest range is too far away. Strangely though we are licenced to import and deal Pistols.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Just get some pistols for "stock"
Are you allowed to shoot guns that are on your D?
6 months ago we could have served up CZ's and Sigs at bargain prices. Then Obama happened and stock hasnt been available.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
I can shoot/test MSSA's as I have an E that allows all types of E shooting. I doubt Im allowed to shoot B's. Not something I would legally flirt with.
Speaking of stock are your ASC mags in stock
You can test fire C-Cat with a dealer licence can't you?
I believe dealers can test any of their stock for "function". But I'm sure there would be conditions imposed.
Since when does not having a "B" category licence preclude one from firing pistols on an approved range?
Since never
Never, you just have to be under supervision of a B license holder. I don't know how it works with the D since it allows you to legally possess them. Perhaps no-one has thought of it before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan
That's what I thought but yeah, no idea with dealer licence. It would seem silly for a D holder not to be able to fire them but I guess sillier things have happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
@Beavis bit of a radical avatar change there... although perhaps not as radical as Gibo's :P
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