Thread: Getting ahead of new range rules

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings Again All,
A few notes as I see things. First the current larger rifle ranges, like the ones at Taupo, Tokaroa and Tauranga are either already registered or will become so. Some of the Clubs using those ranges may need to become Incorporated Societies if they are not already. The use of the ranges is likely to be more tightly controlled by the clubs with a range officer present when shooting is taking place. There will remain some problems with zoning and noise as at present.
Second the small occasional range on private property, used only by the landowner and family should continue. These ranges are subject to health and safety requirements at present which will continue. Problems with noise as above will continue.
Last there are the semi official ranges like the Gravel Pit here in Hawkes Bay or small ranges used by small groups of the public. Few if any of these are registered and many are on land owned or controlled by others. These are the ones at risk.
Just My Thoughts. Grandpamac.

I wouldn't consider anything safe at present..... if a range or use is challenged, it will be costly to challenge....and will end up shut down (same result - and that's exactly what idiot Nash wants....)