Thread: Firearms Storage Inspection ....

Originally Posted by Savage1

Source, my own observations.

People change, more inspections and contact with the AO can only help pick up on problems, add in more reference checks I don't see a downside. Small price to pay in my views.

Just to be clear, I'm not against E-Cat, I just don't think an A cat licence is strict enough to own those types of weapons.

Brilliant Savage. Thanks for your support haha. I was starting to feel very lonely in my stance
Straight up, the process of acquiring an A-cat license in NZ is waaay to easy, with MSC testing officers 'helping' applicants to pass and police AOs doing referee "interviews" by phone. I've also heard multiple ppl on this forum and elsewhere stating the AO never checked their safe nor firearms! How am I or any other member of the NZ public supposed to have confidence in our system to vet and confirm that someone is "fit and proper" for E-cat?

Further, except for the initial purchase of a firearm from a retailer, what do the police know about who owns what or who sold it to who? The current system is a joke and as much as I love firearms, like fine cars and motorcycles, I am fearful of who might be in possession of any type of firearm, but especially rapid fire styles.
Additionally, regarding mental health, things can happen in our lives. Ppl can get depressed, or become highly volatile through anger. Is ten years too long between police checks to verify you're of sound mind and judgement? I think so


Identify your target beyond all doubt! Sorry won't cut it later and no deer is worth the fall out. Safe and happy hunting