Thread: Positive inspection recently

Had my annual endorsements check during the long weekend and Jim, who's not my usual inspector in the Hutt region called to ask if he could come by some time.

Positive #1 was he asked politely when was a good time, unlike the usual guy who says I'll come by in 10 mins either via voicemail and you have to call to tell him to reschedule or give him another time.

Positive #2 was he only checked what was on the list for inspection (i.e. the annual and not the 3-yearly ones). No peeking at the As or ask what you do with your A guns etc.

Positive #3 was he ID himself and had his lanyard on. Unlike the usual guy who will hold the inspection forms in his hand and say would I have these forms in my hand if I werent the vetting officer, and carry on walking into the house like he owns it.

Positive #4 did not handle the endorsed firearms and waited for me to bring it to him.

Overall my first positive experience on security inspection since holding my endorsements across three districts after several years. I will be passing on these positive comments to my area Arms Officer.

Yeah, I had Jim do my last inspection as well, and very much the same experience as you. Easy to deal with and he sticks to the job at hand. Much easier than previous years.

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Funny, we have a Jim in North Canterbury region who is a top bloke. His daughter Jo, who also does vetting & inspections is easy to deal with.

Why can't all the other corncob inspectors be like Jim...? He's awesome.

Can someone tell Jim that Nelson is actually a nice little place to live

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

Funny, we have a Jim in North Canterbury region who is a top bloke.

He has been doing it well for a good few years. Before I retired in 2012 he not only did all my checks but also frequently dropped in for a natter and cuppa (and dropped off the odd wee job as well for both himself and others). Both him and my wife were ex-police so they took great delight in the character assassination of various commissioned officers!