Thread: Thermal Optics under scrutiny?

Originally Posted by Hugh Shields

@gimp @woods223 @ojc2

From the Firearms Community Advisory Forum website:

"FCAF members represent the following groups and organisations.

Council of Licensed Firearm Owners Inc.
Dealer Representative
Department of Conservation
Federated Farmers of NZ
Firearms Safety Council of Aotearoa
Game Animal Council
Retail Representative
Handloaders Association
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mountain Safety Council
National Rifle Association of NZ
New Zealand Antique and Historical Arms Association
New Zealand Clay Target Association (NZCTA)
New Zealand Customs Service
New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association
New Zealand Service Rifle Association
Pistol New Zealand
Professional Guides Association
Rural Women of New Zealand
Target Shooting NZ
Whakatūpato Representative
Youth Representative

Forum meetings will only take place when Police is dealing with specific policy issues relating to the administration of the Arms Act.

Minutes from Forum meetings will be published on this website. Any recommendations the Forum makes will also be published. As the Forum is a consultative and advisory body, any recommendations will be considered by Police, but they will not be binding."

So, does that mean if you are not a member of one of these groups, i.e. simply a member of the public or registered firearms owner, the "Public Consultation Meetings" can come and go without the public knowing?

Which would lead tot he question, is this "Public Consultation?" Or is it closed consultation, with selected interested parties only?

As registered firearms owner, who is not a member of a group, how do I get to hear about the meetings and can i attend the meetings as a member of the public?

Join a group. It's in your best interest. Lobby the group of your choice with your opinions.