The firearm thread

**The Pastor** · 5th August 2009, 14:26

Originally Posted by spankme

fyi. Firearm discussion is not restricted to just one thread like the scottish thread. It just that this is the only one where anti gun nuts are banned. You can create new ones or use existing ones.

where did you shoot that goat?

I really want to shoot a goat

**Mr Merde** · 5th August 2009, 14:28

Originally Posted by SpankMe

FYI. Firearm discussion is not restricted to just one thread like the Scottish thread. It just that this is the only one where anti gun nuts are banned. You can create new ones or use existing ones.

Thanks for the heads up.

Been on this thread for so long now I hardly look at the others.

Didnt realise that antis were banned from this thread.

Seen a few of them pop in now and again. Never seem to last though.

Cheers

Chris

**SpankMe** · 5th August 2009, 14:38

Originally Posted by renegade master

where did you shoot that goat?

I really want to shoot a goat

My old man used to live in the country and we would go goat/bunny/possum etc hunting together. But now he's too old and has been dragged into the suburbs by his missus. He's not happy about it.

**Mr Merde** · 5th August 2009, 15:51

See the attached PDF from TVNZ.

Complaint not upheld

**jono035** · 5th August 2009, 15:53

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

See the attached PDF from TVNZ.

Complaint not upheld

Bah, bit of a cop out really.

**ManDownUnder** · 5th August 2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

See the attached PDF from TVNZ.

Complaint not upheld

While I'd need to go back and see the exact wording... I think Standard 2 or Standard 5 (accuracy) were breached at the point where the reporter stood at his desk, a Ruger 10/22 in hand claiming he'd just received it. At that point either:
1) He was lying and the firearm had actually been shipped to his licensed mate (breach of standard 5) or
2) He was telling the truth, in which case he was an accomplice in the unlawful act of having a firearm shipped to an unlicensed person, and then taking possesion of a firearm without the necessary license (a breach of standard 2)

1/2 way through chapter 2 of the video (http://tvnz.co.nz/illegal-nz/s1-e1-video-2835335) he quotes the seller as saying "I don't give a shit" but amits the "but that's the law" which the seller stated. Misleading - and a deliberate breach of Standard 5.

About 2 minutes after that he plainly states "there you go - I'm now armed and ready to go". Again - either misleading (if he had a firearms licence holder with him) or illegal - again - either Standard 2 or Standard 5. And the fact it's not clear... means it breaches Standard 5.

That's immediately followed by "Now that I've got my gun illegally through the mail..." - he broke the law and is admitting to it??? Or is he being misleading... again?

TVNZ's call on that one.

I'm looking forward to getting my reply - then escalating this to the BSA directly. It's going to get a more impartial response at the very least

**Monsterbishi** · 5th August 2009, 16:26

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

$60 a week on smokes could go a long way in shooting.

About 750 rounds of .22lr
Could buy enough powder to make 330+ .223 centerfire rounds
Or 1000 small rifle primers

**jono035** · 5th August 2009, 18:24

Originally Posted by Monsterbishi

About 750 rounds of .22lr
Could buy enough powder to make 330+ .223 centerfire rounds
Or 1000 small rifle primers

Better yet, 150 rounds of 9mm or 100 rounds of .45ACP

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 5th August 2009, 21:09

Just bought a 1901 Lee Enfield

Question is, can I use military ammo in it?
Actually to clarify that what I meant was 'modern' 303 ammo ?

**scumdog** · 5th August 2009, 21:50

Originally Posted by frogfeaturesFZR

Just bought a 1901 Lee Enfield

Question is, can I use military ammo in it?
Actually to clarify that what I meant was 'modern' 303 ammo ?

Get it checked to see if it has the correct bolt (for head-space)

Then good condition military ammo is no worry - and 'modern' stuff is down-loaded compared with what it COULD be so it doesn't blow-up old rifles.

Enjoy the old girl.

**scumdog** · 5th August 2009, 21:53

Originally Posted by renegade master

Ive always wanted a take down semi 22 for the bike.

Got a Gevarm that taken down that is oh, about 12" long for the longest bit (the butt) and assembled is only 764mm without the silencer on.!

**Indiana_Jones** · 5th August 2009, 22:25

Originally Posted by frogfeaturesFZR

Just bought a 1901 Lee Enfield

Question is, can I use military ammo in it?
Actually to clarify that what I meant was 'modern' 303 ammo ?

Same year as my Enfield!

Have fun

-Indy

**sAsLEX** · 6th August 2009, 16:58

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Also interested in a 10/22. Nice semi auto plinker
.

Need to test out my new one so will pop round sunday if your feeling fine and the weather suits to let you have a play!

**jono035** · 6th August 2009, 18:06

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Also interested in a 10/22. Nice semi auto plinker.

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Need to test out my new one so will pop round sunday if your feeling fine and the weather suits to let you have a play!

I'm looking for something to do this weekend, could come down to say hi, put faces to names and bring down my target 10/22 as well to compare if that sounds worthwhile?

**The Pastor** · 6th August 2009, 18:10

Originally Posted by jono035

i'm looking for something to do this weekend, could come down to say hi, put faces to names and bring down my target 10/22 as well to compare if that sounds worthwhile?

well if chris is up to it, myself and andrew are going over on sunday after lunch 1pm ish but yeah, from the sounds of it, chris needs a bit of rest - being on meds isnt fun.