Thread: Not a 'Fit and Proper Person'

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Well thank you all for your input. Just to confirm the point I wished to make was as follows: This forum provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from a combined intelligence of all. Any time I read through threads I am always impressed with the clever dry humor and wit that entwines some really good info. I personally felt that 'Pepper Pot' had an abnormal response to some pertinent questions, the 'Red Mist' came down way too fast and he reacted in a way that made me concerned about his ability to make a rational decision. There are times when all normal blokes will loose their tempers and hand out black eyes, for example if you just caught you best mate climbing off you misses. But really, loosing your temper at blokes who are giving freely of their time to help you is a sure sign of an incompetent head-case who shouldn't own a gun (or car) !!

Some peoples responses when written can also be read differently to what was originally intended. I am not saying that is what happened, but I know from experience at work when I write messages, sometimes when I am suggesting helpful advice on how to improve something, when I re read it with a critical perspective it has on occasion been possible to read it another way entirely. With the written word, you only get the words to work with. No pronunciation (drunk or sober?) No tonal clues (aggression versus humour).

think f the phrase "You dick" as you could say it to someone. Perhaps it is a mate being a bit of a dickhead and you are using it to rein him in a bit by pointing out he is taking it a little too far....Or it could be read as a short version of " you ar an absolute complete prick....

Never put too much stock in what people write as you often cannot gauge what is going through their minds at the time. Nor can you use body language or Tone as indicators of their true intent.

I do not believe you could easily use a written statement as proof they are not suitable to use firearms in the same way you could not use a written statement to prove they are. That is why an interview is necessary.