Thread: Free E's ..... we'll almost

Some very good ideas coming out, im going to use the same A-cat ref as I did last time and ill contact DOC on their position in giving a ref to people wishing to hunt on DOC land.

Originally Posted by Nate

Some very good ideas coming out, im going to use the same A-cat ref as I did last time and ill contact DOC on their position in giving a ref to people wishing to hunt on DOC land.

Attach you hunting permit, It's written permission to hunt on DOC administered land surely?

Originally Posted by Moutere

No, it doesn't even ask for a licenced referee, let alone some one with an endorsed licence anymore.

Sounds too Australian having to demontsrate permission/access for land to hunt on.

Very good idea including DOC estate.

Quite right.

I think the aussies got the idea from the poms, you need a letter fro mthe land owner and the rifle you purchase and calibre and only be used on tjhat land ever if you get permission on another place as well its a bullshit system I couldnt live in such a place with so many laws and cameras.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

If one had a pistol grip stock on a 10/22, is there any reason they would be granted an ecat for that?
Or will they just be told, nope no reason to have a pistol gr on that, make it acat.

Yep you can apply and should be granted it. no reason why not, you cant be forced to make it a cat. E cat is e cat regardless of calibre or type, everyone could change gribs on any gun on a 10/22 its not different.

I moved my 10/22 over to E with the while bumhole fiasco, its still got a thumbhole but I get ot use a big mag if I so wish.

Or course registration can always end up being confiscation as has been seen in the UK Australia now california is calling for registration od guns and mags.
I get all those crims registered theres too.

You are right, it does give permission but what name and number can I put down?

Originally Posted by Nate

You are right, it does give permission but what name and number can I put down?

Nick Smith Minister of Conservation.

His contact details are on the NZ government website.

Cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by P38

Nick Smith Minister of Conservation.

His contact details are on the NZ government website.

Cheers
Pete

Ok will do, ill submit everything tomorrow and ill update everyone on the progress of the application.
Hopefully everything goes smoothly!

Cheers,

Nate

Originally Posted by Nate

Hey bud,

Yup on the back of the form under Referees the 3rd one states..

" Person who has given permission for hunting/culling activity and/or land owner (phone/letter)- if hunting is contemplated"

Ill see if I can find an online copy and post it on here for anyone who's interested.

Nate.

The AO here in CHCH told me that he has never accepted a letter and never will. And all my referees (apart form partner) had to be endorsed licence holders and have known me for at least 2yrs.
I didn't try to call him out on that......but I will when I see him next.

Originally Posted by cambo

The AO here in CHCH told me that he has never accepted a letter and never will. And all my referees (apart form partner) had to be endorsed licence holders and have known me for at least 2yrs.
I didn't try to call him out on that......but I will when I see him next.

Who fed you that tripe?, surely it wasn't the boys at central? Once upon a time, you only needed one of the referee's to also hold a Endorsed FAL, and there wasn't a restriction as to how long they'd known you!

Originally Posted by Monsterbishi

Who fed you that tripe?, surely it wasn't the boys at central? Once upon a time, you only needed one of the referee's to also hold a Endorsed FAL, and there wasn't a restriction as to how long they'd known you!

It was the man (JB) himself.
I certainly hope I just got him on a bad day, 'cause shit he was grumpy!
That's why I'm leaving taking my application in for a little bit. Hopefully he has had time to chill out.

It's not uncommon for AO's to be pricks to first timers. Happened to me, happened to friends.

Originally Posted by mikee

Attach you hunting permit, It's written permission to hunt on DOC administered land surely?

So an organisation see that on the form, turn around and ask you "so you're only ever doing day trips for this ?" Think before you answer because there's a trap in it

Hey guys, just got home from speaking with the AO here in Christchurch. After showing him my application and hunting permit he just told me to use another friend with a Firearms licence as a referee instead of Nick Smith.
The only thing he was really interested in was security. So after putting down my partner and 2 Refs with A-cat licences he was happy. Only thing left to do is have my safe looked at and an interview.
Unfortunately one of my refs lives in Auckland so he said it may take a while..
Another good thing he told me was i can continue hunting with my rifle even though its now e-cat because of the 6 month grace period. (might have been common knowledge but i just found out haha)

Now the waiting game..

Thanks Nate, I'm jumping through these hoops soon and it's good to know

Originally Posted by 308

Thanks Nate, I'm jumping through these hoops soon and it's good to know

No probs mate