Thread: Changes to firearms laws in spotlight

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/semi-a...N5F5MOKD2X4CM/

Typical sensationalist drivel from the Herald full of exaggerations, inaccuracies, lies, and overall imbalance. Imagine if those opining on firearms actually understood the first thing about them.

Originally Posted by Fatberg

Typical sensationalist drivel from the Herald full of exaggerations, inaccuracies, lies, and overall imbalance. Imagine if those opining on firearms actually understood the first thing about them.

Seriously did you even read it?

Originally Posted by vulcannz

Seriously did you even read it?

Did you? Sure; @Fatberg had a visceral reaction to the article, but having read it myself - I'm fairly certain that there was a bias in the reporting. Of course, your mileage may vary....but come on - if you cannot see the leaning of the reporter then you're part of the problem.

I am not overly hopefull yes would be neat to have a Remington 742 again - miss mine ( sob sob ) but personally we might see semis allowed for range shooting but semi centerfires for hunting well I have fingers toes crossed but not hopefull - if we do where the hell would one get a 742 ???

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

I am not overly hopefull yes would be neat to have a Remington 742 again - miss mine ( sob sob ) but personally we might see semis allowed for range shooting but semi centerfires for hunting well I have fingers toes crossed but not hopefull - if we do where the hell would one get a 742 ???

There’ll be plenty hiding away that will come out of the woodwork

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

I am not overly hopefull yes would be neat to have a Remington 742 again - miss mine ( sob sob ) but personally we might see semis allowed for range shooting but semi centerfires for hunting well I have fingers toes crossed but not hopefull - if we do where the hell would one get a 742 ???

I doubt semis for recreational hunting will be back. But you do make a good case. If they do come back it's not like there's gonna be a second hand market for a while! All the old gats are gone...

Originally Posted by Nickoli

Did you? Sure; @Fatberg had a visceral reaction to the article, but having read it myself - I'm fairly certain that there was a bias in the reporting. Of course, your mileage may vary....but come on - if you cannot see the leaning of the reporter then you're part of the problem.

Any “leaning” is likely reflecting the majority public opinion.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Any “leaning” is likely reflecting the majority public opinion.

You really love making shit up to suit your opinion/narrative don't you?

Originally Posted by Tahr

Any “leaning” is likely reflecting the majority public opinion.

....sure....now ask why a supposedly "impartial" journalist cannot just report the facts.....

Not giving that peopaganda outlet any views or clicks.

The majority of people no longer believe their lies anyway, and that is good.

The sooner those places shut down because they are broke the better.

Originally Posted by STC

Not giving that peopaganda outlet any views or clicks.


The sooner those places shut down because they are broke the better.

You have your wish. News Hub is gone. Is that a good thing? We will now only have State owned TV news.

Originally Posted by Tahr

You have your wish. News Hub is gone. Is that a good thing? We will now only have State owned TV news.

They effectively were state owned. PIJF anyone?

Originally Posted by Fatberg

They effectively were state owned. PIJF anyone?

State-owned maybe (state-influenced might be more accurate) but they mainly reflect the values of previous management, and the inner-city cafe culture of their journalists. I notice they ask opinions from passing people in Auckland and Christchurch. The responses might be very different in Taihape and Eketahuna.

Originally Posted by Fatberg

They effectively were state owned. PIJF anyone?

https://www.taxpayers.org.nz/pijf