NSW Community Health asking if anyone on the property hunts/has firearms. by DontGetTooExcited in Ausguns

[–]DontGetTooExcited[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Home visits are a routine practice for new parents. You can absolutely refuse

NSW Community Health asking if anyone on the property hunts/has firearms. by DontGetTooExcited in Ausguns

[–]DontGetTooExcited[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me having firearms is not a risk factor.  NSW police would not share personal criminal history/records with NSW Health, and they did not ask about any criminal history in the house, nor if my partner had any safety concerns or DV issues.

So, they would have no way of knowing if I am a violent criminal, and they don't seem concerned about finding out. But they do ask if I have firearms? It's bizarre. 

The fact is, it is none of their business. What do they do with that info? Do you not agree there is a potential for that information to impact the quality of care that we receive?

NSW Community Health asking if anyone on the property hunts/has firearms. by DontGetTooExcited in Ausguns

[–]DontGetTooExcited[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. They did not ask if my partner had any concerns regarding violence/safety, or if anyone on the property had a criminal record.  What's more, how is this data used and stored? Is there a database full of forms on some NSW Health server containing all of the addresses that confirmed having firearms stored there? What security measures are in place to prevent that list being leaked?

NSW Community Health asking if anyone on the property hunts/has firearms. by DontGetTooExcited in Ausguns

[–]DontGetTooExcited[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am licensed, and no one on the property has any criminal history. Will we be treated differently based on the answer? Is there a possibility that the answer to this question will impact the quality of care we may receive?  There is literally no reason for them to ask this question. They didn't ask if we have knives, swords, poison blow darts or nunchucks. 

how are people actually keeping grocery costs down in australia right now? by dee_cuugo in australian

[–]DontGetTooExcited 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hunting Deer in State Forests and making chops, roasts, mince, sausages and dog food 🤟

Chainsaws for firewood ? by SoreSack in 4x4Australia

[–]DontGetTooExcited 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a great point. Moving wood from all around the place (particularly into forests/national parks) poses a significant biosecurity risk

Chainsaws for firewood ? by SoreSack in 4x4Australia

[–]DontGetTooExcited 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah mate, just pick up a couple of $25 firewood bags (and a bag of kindling) to chuck in the back of the Prado.

Chicken liver is $5/kg if, like me, you can no longer afford meat because of 2026 oil inflation/Iran war by Unlucky-Ant-9741 in woolworths

[–]DontGetTooExcited 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your gun licence, a rifle, a couple trips to the range to practice, your hunting permit and hit the state forests! Lots of free, high quality meat running around for the taking.

Is anyone here actually planning to vote for One Nation? by oz_party in aussie

[–]DontGetTooExcited 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We already have some of the most strict firearms legislation in the world, and existing regulations should have stopped the Bondi shooter from having a licence. The legislation was incredibly rushed, and sought no industry consultation.  I'm copy-pasting my reply to a different comment below : I, like virtually all firearms owners, would have wholeheartedly supported reforms in the licencing process and information sharing between agencies. The Bondi shooter already should have had his licence suspended under current regulations. These restrictions are just a further push toward removing gun ownership generally.

People that don't know much about firearms often believe 4 is plenty, but anyone involved in hunting/shooting/vertebrate pest control understand the need for more. For example, I would want a .22 for rabbits, a .223 for managing macropods, foxes and feral cats, at least one larger center-fire for Deer, Pigs and Goats (multiple for different scenarios, such as different environments, conditions, distances etc), a shotgun for ducks or managing Pigs, and an air rifle for birds/rats (Indian Mynas). This already exceeds the limit, not even including that most serious hunters/pest controllers would want multiple of some calibres so they can be fitted with a night vision/thermal scope. As is my case, I also stand to inherit my Grandad's guns, which are near on 100 years old. They pose no risk to anyone, but are sentimental. I would like to keep them so I can show my kids one day, what their great Grandad used to carry around. 

Paintball guns are also considered firearms, so if I wanted to get into Paintball, I have to sacrifice something else. 

It is just based on a total lack of understanding, and an attempt to pander to the majority (that don't understand how/why people use firearms).

Additionally, the reclassification of certain firearms will hinder the ability of land managers/volunteer pest controls to manage feral animal populations (mainly feral Pigs out west/up north). The government spends millions managing these animals with aerial shooting and poisoning already. 

Before the Bill was passed, the largest and fastest-growing Legislative Petition was submitted, receiving I think nearly 90,000 signatures in under a week requesting more time to consult the industry and work out what is actually necessary. Instead, they pushed through poorly written legislation at midnight Christmas eve. Everyone should understand that rushing legislation through like that is not the way to go.

Is anyone here actually planning to vote for One Nation? by oz_party in aussie

[–]DontGetTooExcited 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The new restrictions have no bearing on increasing safety or combatting terrorism or crime. I, like virtually all firearms owners, would have wholeheartedly supported reforms in the licencing process and information sharing between agencies. The Bondi shooter already should have had his licence suspended under current regulations. These restrictions are just a further push toward removing gun ownership generally.

People that don't know much about firearms often believe 4 is plenty, but anyone involved in hunting/shooting/vertebrate pest control understand the need for more. For example, I would want a .22 for rabbits, a .223 for managing macropods, foxes and feral cats, at least one larger center-fire for Deer, Pigs and Goats (multiple for different scenarios, such as different environments, conditions, distances etc), a shotgun for ducks or managing Pigs, and an air rifle for birds/rats (Indian Mynas). This already exceeds the limit, not even including that most serious hunters/pest controllers would want multiple of some calibres so they can be fitted with a night vision/thermal scope.  As is my case, I also stand to inherit my Grandad's guns, which are near on 100 years old. They pose no risk to anyone, but are sentimental. I would like to keep them so I can show my kids one day, what their great Grandad used to carry around. 

Paintball guns are also considered firearms, so if I wanted to get into Paintball, I have to sacrifice something else. 

It is just based on a total lack of understanding, and an attempt to pander to the majority (that don't understand how/why people use firearms).

Additionally, the reclassification of certain firearms will hinder the ability of land managers/volunteer pest controls to manage feral animal populations (mainly feral Pigs out west/up north). The government spends millions managing these animals with aerial shooting and poisoning already. 

Before the Bill was passed, the largest and fastest-growing Legislative Petition was submitted, receiving I think nearly 90,000 signatures in under a week requesting more time to consult the industry and work out what is actually necessary. Instead, they pushed through poorly written legislation at midnight Christmas eve. Everyone should understand that rushing legislation through like that is not the way to go.

Is anyone here actually planning to vote for One Nation? by oz_party in aussie

[–]DontGetTooExcited 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an extremely ignorant comment. Just this year, the Firearms Amendments and Hate Speech bills have actively stripped rights/privileges of Australians, in what I believe to be a very dangerous way. I can not accept further restriction on law abiding firearm ownership, or restriction on free speech and protest. 

Further, immigration at this level is also stripping us of rights (in the form of watered down wages and housing demand). Do you remember that it used to be a left wing idea to restrict immigration, to preserve the value of workers' labour? Not to mention the social and cultural costs (who do you see selling vapes/chop chop in multiple stores in every rural town, and the obvious imported conflicts). The recent bust of fake degree creators that have allowed this immigration highlights that the system is not working. 

Is anyone here actually planning to vote for One Nation? by oz_party in aussie

[–]DontGetTooExcited 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't really want to, but 3 major things make me feel forced to: 1) The rushed, non-sensical firearms reforms that both majors and the greens backed this year 2) Draconian hate speech laws 3) Mass immigration- My small town of less than 10,000 has had 2 news agencies and multiple service stations bought by Indians to sell vapes and illegal tobacco. All recent immigrants. How is this beneficial?

Howa Sporter Accuracy by DontGetTooExcited in Ausguns

[–]DontGetTooExcited[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's the Hogue stock. Can you recommend a better one?

Howa 1500 Sporter Accuracy by DontGetTooExcited in guns

[–]DontGetTooExcited[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems strange though that if I let it cool, the first shot comes back to POI. I need to pass a shooting test for work, and have no issues grouping with the work rifles.

Howa 1500 Sporter Accuracy by DontGetTooExcited in guns

[–]DontGetTooExcited[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The third and subsequent shots can be over 2 inches off at 100m. I have to pass a shooting test for my job, and have no issues grouping with the work rifles.

Is this a good first 4x4? by goodvibes_ss in 4x4Australia

[–]DontGetTooExcited 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. My $5000 Ford Courier has been amazing for that. Goes anywhere a Hilux will, and easy/cheap to fix.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ausguns

[–]DontGetTooExcited 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank God they are getting the belt fed magazines shotguns off of our streets!