Thread: Firearms on Ferry

Crossed the strait a few times before and for the first time I had my keys taken off me for declaring a rifle as per their t&cs.
Is it something new?

I suppose they are well within their rights to not trust the trustworthy....

first time I came over I handed them in to staff...as per instructions at the time...more hassle than it was worth, been locked inside vechille any time since,as per normal practise.... in a locked case in a locked vechille...... how dumb is it to take your keys off you??? the Mrs has spare set LOL.

did you ask for the gentalia of all staff to be removed to protect yourself from rape?????

Originally Posted by Stump

Crossed the strait a few times before and for the first time I had my keys taken off me for declaring a rifle as per their t&cs.
Is it something new?

I suppose they are well within their rights to not trust the trustworthy....

Took your keys? How dumb is that! ( you weren’t drunk were you?)

What if the staff you gave your keys to weren't trust worthy......

Probably would have better off packing a set of oars!

https://www.firearmssafetyauthority....e-guidance.pdf

See 3.1.3

Nice to see that @Tahr, now it's clear that you don't have to give your keys to staff. I was thinking it rather irresponsible to give your keys to someone who may be unlicensed.

Originally Posted by RUMPY

Nice to see that @Tahr, now it's clear that you don't have to give your keys to staff. I was thinking it rather irresponsible to give your keys to someone who may be unlicensed.

Where did you read that you don’t have to give your keys to staff?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Originally Posted by MSL

Where did you read that you don’t have to give your keys to staff?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I didn't read it anywhere but I did read the police document that Tahr linked and it says the vehicle has to be locked with the windows up on a ferry. That's all that's required if I'm reading it right.

My thoughts exactly, its best to comply with legal requirements and nothing more.

From Tahr's link

"If the vehicle is travelling on a passenger ferry, then it can be left unattended for the duration of the journey if the driver and passengers are required to leave the vehicle decks. The vehicle must be locked, the windows must be closed, and the keys must not be left with the vehicle."

I offer no opinion on the rights and wrongs of this discussion.

As a thought: If I owned a large passenger/vehicle ferry service, I would want to limit my exposure, in the advent of something happening that could spell the end of my business.

Imagine the the law around this issue, says what it does above. I would want all firearms travelling on my ferry to be secured inside locked vehicle, with no key access.

How to do:

Have the travellers, declare the firearms are being carried properly, by reporting same, take the keys with a trusted staff member. Put this in ticket t&c.

Because the first time the ferry hits a good sized wave, all the numpties will grab their keys and handbags and rush to the vehicle deck, like they're gonna drive off in the middle of the Cook Straight.

And if they don't declare, well legally I'm free.

But then what to do about a bunch of intransigents, who've not only taken up their rights and privileges, to own and transport guns under N.Z. law, but have been having meetings and want to establish by force, an alternate system of societal rule, complete with their own government and a Bloke or Shelia with a ridiculous haircut, at the top?

That's why we have laws and enforcement.

Originally Posted by MarkN

From Tahr's link

"If the vehicle is travelling on a passenger ferry, then it can be left unattended for the duration of the journey if the driver and passengers are required to leave the vehicle decks. The vehicle must be locked, the windows must be closed, and the keys must not be left with the vehicle."

I offer no opinion on the rights and wrongs of this discussion.

As a thought: If I owned a large passenger/vehicle ferry service, I would want to limit my exposure, in the advent of something happening that could spell the end of my business.

Imagine the the law around this issue, says what it does above. I would want all firearms travelling on my ferry to be secured inside locked vehicle, with no key access.

How to do:

Have the travellers, declare the firearms are being carried properly, by reporting same, take the keys with a trusted staff member. Put this in ticket t&c.

Because the first time the ferry hits a good sized wave, all the numpties will grab their keys and handbags and rush to the vehicle deck, like they're gonna drive off in the middle of the Cook Straight.

And if they don't declare, well legally I'm free.

But then what to do about a bunch of intransigents, who've not only taken up their rights and privileges, to own and transport guns under N.Z. law, but have been having meetings and want to establish by force, an alternate system of societal rule, complete with their own government and a Bloke or Shelia with a ridiculous haircut, at the top?

That's why we have laws and enforcement.

The intransigenct types would leave bogus keys with the ferry staff.
Or have a spare set.

Originally Posted by MarkN

F
But then what to do about a bunch of intransigents, who've not only taken up their rights and privileges, to own and transport guns under N.Z. law, but have been having meetings and want to establish by force, an alternate system of societal rule, complete with their own government and a Bloke or Shelia with a ridiculous haircut, at the top?

Getting back to the original post ......

Are you referring to the National Party?
In which case it's the bloke with no hair to cut.

Originally Posted by Cyclops

Getting back to the original post ......

Are you referring to the National Party?
In which case it's the bloke with no hair to cut.

No party referred to - for what clarification is needed - intransigents that want to establish by force, an alternate system of societal rule.

A dig at the folk, who know better, how to govern, than all the folk we elect to do so.