The firearm thread

**Mr Merde** · 6th January 2011, 14:34

Not on topic but I talk to you lot so I thought I would share the news.

Last week a firm called me up and asked me to come for an interview. They wanted me last week but this wasnt convienient to me so it was scheduled for yesterday.

I went to the interview and sat through the talking bit and the test. Took 1 1/2 hours altogether.

Just had a phone call from the manager who interviewed me and they want me to come in tomorrow for a meeting with the VP of the company.

Position is as a "Senior Support Engineer" for a US company. Starting wage is 10 k more than I earn now plus medical and dental. Lots of potential for advancement and possible overseas work.

I was supprised they came back to me so soon.

Only downside is that I will have to commute to the Viaduct. That will knock off about 5k a year for travelling expenses.

As the topic says. Keep your fingers crossed. I will be in central Auckland for the interview at 10am.

Merde

**jono035** · 6th January 2011, 14:58

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Not on topic but I talk to you lot so I thought I would share the news.

Last week a firm called me up and asked me to come for an interview. They wanted me last week but this wasnt convienient to me so it was scheduled for yesterday.

I went to the interview and sat through the talking bit and the test. Took 1 1/2 hours altogether.

Just had a phone call from the manager who interviewed me and they want me to come in tomorrow for a meeting with the VP of the company.

Position is as a "Senior Support Engineer" for a US company. Starting wage is 10 k more than I earn now plus medical and dental. Lots of potential for advancement and possible overseas work.

I was supprised they came back to me so soon.

Only downside is that I will have to commute to the Viaduct. That will knock off about 5k a year for travelling expenses.

As the topic says. Keep your fingers crossed. I will be in central Auckland for the interview at 10am.

Merde

Nice, congrats. Sounds pretty good. Best thing to do for getting into the city is push for flexible work hours. Starting/finishing an hour earlier than everyone else has some huge advantages...

**Indiana_Jones** · 6th January 2011, 16:09

Good luck Chris, let us know how you get on aye.

Also thanks again for the party and breakfast.

-Indy

**Wolf** · 6th January 2011, 20:21

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Not on topic but I talk to you lot so I thought I would share the news.

Last week a firm called me up and asked me to come for an interview. They wanted me last week but this wasnt convienient to me so it was scheduled for yesterday.

I went to the interview and sat through the talking bit and the test. Took 1 1/2 hours altogether.

Just had a phone call from the manager who interviewed me and they want me to come in tomorrow for a meeting with the VP of the company.

Position is as a "Senior Support Engineer" for a US company. Starting wage is 10 k more than I earn now plus medical and dental. Lots of potential for advancement and possible overseas work.

I was supprised they came back to me so soon.

Only downside is that I will have to commute to the Viaduct. That will knock off about 5k a year for travelling expenses.

As the topic says. Keep your fingers crossed. I will be in central Auckland for the interview at 10am.

Merde

All the best with it, Chris. Keeping my fingers crossed for ya. Many thanks to you and Sharry for your hospitality and a great, relaxing start to 2011.

Also: many thanks to Indy for the lift up to Albany.

**jono035** · 8th January 2011, 19:16

Went for a wander earlier today bought a Nikko Stirling LaserKing 3-9x42 scope. It's pretty nice really and ended up costing $150. Haven't had a muck around with the laser yet, but the scope feels quite solidly built and looks bright and clear. Only real annoyance is the target turrets which, while being nice to use to zero the scope, look like they might be a little exposed for bush bashing. They've got good meaty locking collars that should keep the settings correct though.

Have mounted it on the Venturini semi auto in order to test out how accurate the little rifle is. At 25m was getting 15-20mm groups from a rest straight off, pretty sure it's capable of quite a lot better, too. Seemed to have no problem with both the cheap federal value pack high velocity ammo and the CCI subsonics that I fed it, both with similar accuracy although slightly different POI. Will have to get the barrel threaded, now.

Also blew out the cobwebs of the .44 revolver and the 9mm.

Mounted a cheap aimpoint scope that I bought from china on the .22 target pistol, too. Getting 2" groups with that at 25m now quite reliably, even though my eyesight doesn't suit these scopes well. It's a pity we're not allowed to hunt with handguns, that'd be fine for bunnies and possums.

**The Pastor** · 8th January 2011, 19:22

you're also sposed to get doc permits for hunting too.........

**Uber** · 9th January 2011, 04:23

Hey Chris,

Send me a PM with your current email address - been trying to contact you!

Cheers,

Adam.

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Not on topic but I talk to you lot so I thought I would share the news.

Last week a firm called me up and asked me to come for an interview. They wanted me last week but this wasnt convienient to me so it was scheduled for yesterday.

I went to the interview and sat through the talking bit and the test. Took 1 1/2 hours altogether.

Just had a phone call from the manager who interviewed me and they want me to come in tomorrow for a meeting with the VP of the company.

Position is as a "Senior Support Engineer" for a US company. Starting wage is 10 k more than I earn now plus medical and dental. Lots of potential for advancement and possible overseas work.

I was supprised they came back to me so soon.

Only downside is that I will have to commute to the Viaduct. That will knock off about 5k a year for travelling expenses.

As the topic says. Keep your fingers crossed. I will be in central Auckland for the interview at 10am.

Merde

**SMOKEU** · 13th January 2011, 19:41

Does anyone here know of any good public places near Christchurch to do a bit of target shooting with a .22LR? I'm not talking about rifle ranges, just the Waimak river or something like that.

**sAsLEX** · 13th January 2011, 19:43

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

Does anyone here know of any good public places near Christchurch to do a bit of target shooting with a .22LR? I'm not talking about rifle ranges, just the Waimak river or something like that.

Just remember the little .22 still has legs out over 2k so ensure you have a decent stop bank!

**SMOKEU** · 13th January 2011, 19:51

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Just remember the little .22 still has legs out over 2k so ensure you have a decent stop bank!

Yeah, I always keep that in mind. Safety first, kids!

**Wolf** · 13th January 2011, 23:19

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Just remember the little .22 still has legs out over 2k so ensure you have a decent stop bank!

Or a wet thick coat or a tomato to stop the buggers

**jono035** · 14th January 2011, 05:48

Originally Posted by Wolf

Or a wet thick coat or a tomato to stop the buggers

Oh good god...

**doc** · 14th January 2011, 07:00

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/0...mb-in-sex-toy/

WASECA, Minn. (WCCO) — A Waseca man is accused of planting an explosive device inside a sex toy intended for one of his ex-girlfriends.

According to the criminal complaint, 37-year-old Terry Allen Lester has been charged with felony counts of creating an explosive device and making terroristic threats.

The incident was reported on New Year’s Day. Authorities said Lester had been staying with the apparent intended victim and another woman.

He had been forced to leave the apartment by the landlord but left behind bags, one of which contained a container marked “Christmas Gifts.”

Lester allegedly mentioned to one of the two roommates his intentions, so they reported their suspicions about the bags to police.

The criminal complaint says police found a sex toy inside the package that had been modified with gun powder and buck shot, which were connected to a trigger inside the battery port.

Authorities believe Lester planned on giving the sex toy to one of three women he had previously been involved with. Materials were found suggesting he intended to make two other similar devices.

Lester has been taken into custody and faces up to 10 years in jail if convicted.

**Drunken Monkey** · 14th January 2011, 16:27

Does anyone have for sale or know of someone who may be interested in selling a US M6 Bayonet?

**scumdog** · 14th January 2011, 18:19

Originally Posted by doc

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/0...mb-in-sex-toy/

WASECA, Minn. (WCCO) — A Waseca man is accused of planting an explosive device inside a sex toy intended for one of his ex-girlfriends.

According to the criminal complaint, 37-year-old Terry Allen Lester has been charged with felony counts of creating an explosive device and making terroristic threats.

The incident was reported on New Year’s Day. Authorities said Lester had been staying with the apparent intended victim and another woman.

He had been forced to leave the apartment by the landlord but left behind bags, one of which contained a container marked “Christmas Gifts.”

Lester allegedly mentioned to one of the two roommates his intentions, so they reported their suspicions about the bags to police.

The criminal complaint says police found a sex toy inside the package that had been modified with gun powder and buck shot, which were connected to a trigger inside the battery port.

Authorities believe Lester planned on giving the sex toy to one of three women he had previously been involved with. Materials were found suggesting he intended to make two other similar devices.

Lester has been taken into custody and faces up to 10 years in jail if convicted.

Frikkin' gun owners...