Thread: New government will rewrite Arms Act

I don't believe that any other 'sports' or 'pastimes' got themselves written into a Govt Coalition agreement. We did well.

And we have one very smart lady on our side that is now in Cabinet where she can command some respect on our behalf.

And tell some people what to do.

I'm quite suprised as to how it's played out and at that stoked would be a understatement!

It feels like there is some hope for our country. That Nicole and her tireless efforts have paid off and that some good news on firearms law is a seriously well overdue welcome change to the status quo we've come to expect in the last 6 years.
I've supported Nicole from day dot but I never thought a change of the firearms laws on the day of formation of government was even possible. I'm gobsmacked in a good way.

With Nicole, Mark, David and Co I feel like we as a country will be better off.

I'm hoping that when police and police association mouthpieces spout off to the media they'll be held accountable for any lies told

My take on it all is that they will spin it out for 3 years and any changes will only take place if we all vote them in for another term.

Plenty of guys on here were saying nothing would change with ACT being part of the new Govt. Pretty quiet now aren’t they..

Originally Posted by Bush Basher

Plenty of guys on here were saying nothing would change with ACT being part of the new Govt. Pretty quiet now aren’t they..

I will get some of what you wanted from your guys and you will get some of what I wanted from my guys. Its not a tournament.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I will get some of what you wanted from your guys and you will get some of what I wanted from my guys. Its not a tournament.

I’m pretty sure that you were one saying bugger all will change, but then again you also said Labour would be in power for 3 terms.
I can see now why your not a gambling man

Originally Posted by Bush Basher

I’m pretty sure that you were one saying bugger all will change, but then again you also said Labour would be in power for 3 terms.
I can see now why your not a gambling man

Yes, Im surprised, but as you say Ive been wrong before. I expect that the register will prevail - Im hoping it wont - remember that one for 3 years time.

Originally Posted by Bush Basher

Plenty of guys on here were saying nothing would change with ACT being part of the new Govt. Pretty quiet now aren’t they..

So far all I have seen is words, actions remain to be seen. The register is not going anywhere in the short term.

Originally Posted by mikee

So far all I have seen is words, actions remain to be seen. The register is not going anywhere in the short term.

Nicola McKee: Minister for Courts and Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms).

Have a bit of faith mate

Originally Posted by Bush Basher

Nicola McKee: Minister for Courts and Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms).

Have a bit of faith mate

faith is for the religious not the political .
im supremely hopeful that nicole gets her way we get our way.,
theres just two problems seymour not getting the deputys job straight away and winnies penchent for burning shit down if he dont get his way.
make that three prob;ems
your telling me that the incoming government thats about to hit the public service like a ellesmere chopper cull is goin to set up more of a beaurocracy by cutting the cops out of the firearms authority completely there,by adding more levels peeps and cost to it.
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All they need to do to get the general public on side with this is to say they are going to come down hard like sledge hammer hard on illegal fire arms owners ie gangs and that they are going to actively hunt them down and find the guns.And then ultimately relax the laws again for the law abiding again.

which is why theyre going to have to sooth the cops feelings while quietly sidelineing thier silliest and ineffective components, \
you cant expect cops to target guns from gangs risking life and limb
if you basicly say the cops are the problem in the first place.
maybe nicole could start on doc next

Originally Posted by gsp follower

faith is for the religious not the political .
im supremely hopeful that nicole gets her way we get our way.,
theres just two problems seymour not getting the deputys job straight away and winnies penchent for burning shit down if he dont get his way.
make that three prob;ems
your telling me that the incoming government thats about to hit the public service like a ellesmere chopper cull is goin to set up more of a beaurocracy by cutting the cops out of the firearms authority completely there,by adding more levels peeps and cost to it.
ALSO
[
which is why theyre going to have to sooth the cops feelings while quietly sidelineing thier silliest and ineffective components, \
you cant expect cops to target guns from gangs risking life and limb
if you basicly say the cops are the problem in the first place.
maybe nicole could start on doc next

100% speculation

Originally Posted by mikee

So far all I have seen is words, actions remain to be seen.

Jeez Mikee it’s only been a day since they got their shit together. Give em a chance.

Originally Posted by Rushy

Jeez Mikee it’s only been a day since they got their shit together. Give em a chance.

Ha ha,
I did a day, is enough is it not? You can do a lot in a day

I was merely pointing out until the rules/legislation actually changes its just words on a page.

We all hope it is going to get better for not just our hobby's/interests and in fact the country as a whole, but I am a cynic and words on a page or "snappy TV sound bite" are easy the actual "coming through with actions" is the difficult bit.

I really really hope that we get a good result but I am not getting my hopes up for things to happen in a flash.

If anyone noticed...I never gave up on ACT, had always backed them here on pollical topics and had spoken with Nicole on her intentions to rewrite the arms act at one of our Wellington Antique and historic arms xmas lunch years ago. A true person of her words. She has worked hard for the firearms community and have not been sitting around yapping bs, she even went back to university to broaden her education specially for this task whilst she was currently working on the act. Those who talk behind her back, you should meet her, if you can get over your sulking to do so.