Ya reckon...Originally Posted by kevfromcoro
LOL yeah they did it in the first fast and the furious movie.
It was awesomo.
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Forum whore
Ya reckon...
LOL yeah they did it in the first fast and the furious movie.
It was awesomo.
http://gothamist.com/images/2004_04_awesomo-thumb.jpg
Hardcore Biker
Actually it is illegal to carry it down the road in the open if it's not in a case, I believe the charge is intimidation or something, if the public get freaked out then that's chargeable . But carrying it in a gun case with reasonable cause ( to gun shop or to go shooting ) is no problem or even just wrapped in a towel is ok. I agree with whoever said watch out for it falling out the zip, best to sling it zip side up and muzzle down, good to check how strong the sling attachments are too.
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Slap a big sticker on it that says "NOT A RIFLE CASE"
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Stick it in a violin case!
Cheesy I know, but it don't lok like a gun!
I haven't been pulled up with my rifle yet, and I used to ride through the middle of Blenheim on my pushy with the rifle in it's case on my back.
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Forum whore
That's incorrect. It is only "strongly recommended" that you cover it up. Provided you do nothing to intimidate anybody you can't be charged.
Forum whore
It goes to show how urbanised and terrified of firearms we are becoming. Too much telly !
Shadows is correct, you are not required to have the firearm in a bag. On the other hand, it's a pretty prudent thing to do!
Years ago, I just used to sling my rifle over my shoulder and ride where I wanted.
We even used to wander into the pub for a beer with the rifle on our backs.
I would be hunting in public areas, and meet Joe Public taking Rover for a walk, and we would just say gidday, did you get anything kinda stuff, just like you would say to a fisherman.
Now days, I expect if I walked out of the bush into a public car park at the roadside that I would cop some nervous looks. In 20 years time the cops will prolly be called cos there is apparently a mass murderer wander around !
Anyway - Shadows answered your question - you are entitled to take your made-safe firearm anywhere you want, as long as you are licenced, and have a sufficient lawful purpose.
Due to the current and growing level of paranoia, a gun bag is a wise idea, it takes the visual threat away, and its also great at protecting your firearm from the elements, and minor knocks etc.
If you are enjoying using an air rifle, why not sit your licence and get a more powerful rifle. A good .22 is a great start, takes rabbits and possums out much more humanely than an air rifle.
Duck shooting starts soon too - a local club will be only to happy to introduce you to some local shooters, and duck shooting is massive fun.
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Hardcore Biker
Yep it's legal. It might seem a little funny to be doing it though.
When I was in the states last year one thing I'll never forget is when I decided to go to a range to shoot a few hand guns. I borrowed a .38 from my uncle (hired the others). I tell you it was the weirdest experience to be carrying a gun around in my car all day, then walk down the street with it in my hand when I actually went to the range (it would have been illegal to put in a bag or my pocket, figure that...). Not one person blinked either. Scary really!
Loud and Uncouth
Bollocks.
I just wrap the action/scope area in a rag to keep the road-crap off it, throw it over my shoulder and ride.
Never had a problem.
Some cops knowledge on fire-arm stuff is limited to knowing which end the bullets come out of.
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Put it in a gunbag and sling it over your shoulder. Mag/bolt out and always carry your licence.
If you are going to a range or hunting, that is enough reason.
I bet the crime rate in that town was zero.
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Ditto
Disable the firearm per the trasport requirements of the law (i.e. no bolt in, ammo in a separate container yada yada), stick it in a gun bag and ride.
I note it's an air rifle so "disabling" it isn't practical... i.e. just stuff it in the bag and go. I've ridden through central Auckland with a gunbag, and rifle overmy shoulder. If anything it's a safety feature... people tend to notice and get the hell out of my way...!
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Mallicious Little Gnome
So if you carry the rifle in a case\bag then technically it is a concealed weapon.
In NZ it is strictly illegal to carry a concealed weapon.
I regularly carry my firearms on the bike.
Lever action rifle
Sawn off shotgun (ie Coach gun with 18" barrel)
and 2 x .44 mag revolvers
The pistols are kept in a gunbox, the rifle is kept in a bag slung over my shoulder and the sawn off is bungeed to the rear seat.
This is all carried along with approx 300 rnds of .44 mag and 100x12 ga shot shells.
Havent been stopped yet but have had a lot of second looks.
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Hardcore Biker
Oh ok, was told by a cop once, no doubt trying to bullshit me into not walking down the main road with the 6.5mm over my shoulder, he said something about breach of the peace yada yada if someone got freaked out etc... but they do talk crap sometimes
Hardcore Biker
I think it's illegal to carry any gun if you don't have a lawful purpose, concealed doesn't matter as long as you have the appropriate license, carrying a concealed weapon refers to just moving around with one on you or in your vehicle without a good reason.
Fair weather rider
Looks like the cops don't know their own Arms Code - scary. Sorry, a bit of a long post, but this is quoted from the Arms Code:
"Before you obtain your first firearm you willget a padded cover or case in which to carry it.
need to think about where you will keep it and
how you will carry it home.
From the moment you leave a dealer’s shop
you will be carrying your UNLOADED firearm in a
public place.
Many people are alarmed at the sight of a
firearm. Because of this, and because it will
protect the firearm, you are strongly advised to
This ensures the firearm stays in goodthe action is open when around other people."
condition and makes it less obvious. Make sure
You may even need to carry it on
a bus or train, an aircraft, or inter-island ferry...etc"
"You should not leave firearms in an unattendedfor some other genuine reason."
vehicle. “Unattended” means no-one is in or
near the vehicle, or able to watch it and make
sure it’s secure. You must have a particular
lawful, proper and sufficient purpose to have
firearms with you, so you should have firearms
— unloaded — in your vehicle only on the way
to or from a hunting trip, or shooting range, or
Amongst the "Offences with Firearms" section:
"Carrying or possessing a firearm without alawful, proper and sufficient purpose."
See the full code at http://www.police.govt.nz/service/fi.../arms-code.pdf.
I guess mark247 has fetched his air rifle by now...
Mallicious Little Gnome
Good answer, this is exactly my rationale. I only carry when I am going to a shoot, CAS.
The concealed bit was a bit of a red herring but I wanted to provoke a debate, looks as though I have.
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