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Mexican government lawsuit against multiple US firearms manufacturers tossed.

Federal Court Torpedos Mexican Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers

One of the most significant lawsuits in the firearms world has been mostly dismantled in the U.S.Federal District Court.US district judge Dennis Saylor has dismissed the Mexican government’s lawsuit against six American gunmakers, months after it was filed in Massachusetts.

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States managed to arrest Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, but Mexican prosecutors — and the president — now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed him over.

 

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An NZ survey of licensed fiream owners resulted in a dismal 1.5 out of 10 for cops handling of the act.
They are hopeless and run rough shod it like they own the guns, their own little police state with owners in automatic contempt.
They can take months to go and look at gun safes if you move home and until they check it you cannot have your guns and these have to be stored at another approved address that they have to check... stupid.

Following quote is an excerpt from a police statement that was used as the sole basis for suspension of a licensed firearm owner's license, a law abiding citizen holding a pilot's license. The ammunition, parts and firearms were properly stored as prescribed within the storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition guide and approved by previous police vetting and according to three witnesses was locked.

Police adamantly ignored facts and claimed they relied on the following policeman's statement as expertise; “I am not familiar with the requirements around storage of firearms however this did not appear to be adequate.”

An image the untrained policeman recorded of the locked firearms storage on his mobile phone disappeared from the police record. A cupboard for ammunition the untrained policeman alleged had no lock was properly locked according to the three witnesses, including images supplied as further evidence of the locked cabinet without external screw heads according to requirements.
The evidence was supplied to police firearm resolution whom ignored and then failed to define any exact fault, despite requests what was wrong. NZ Police responded vaguely and continuously claiming that storage was not up to date or the ammunition or firearms were unsecured. Consequently the LFO, witnesses and the public remain uninformed on how to improve firearm and ammunition storage as police provided no evidence of the alleged fault.
The only relief within the present system via district court. A further addition for taxpayer and LFO costs. A lawyer was employed and the license was returned.
When the LFO went to local station recover the license from the arms officer the LFO stated he had done nothing wrong. The arms officer pathetic response " was lucky to get it back" and defensively "it was his word against the police" and refered specifically to the policman whom had admitted in writing he was untrained and not familiar with the firearms act regulations and lied. No explanation of any fault was offered for the LFO to improve storage of the firearms. The same arms officer had held the same position for several years indicating that police are dissinterested in following law and are actively treating firearms property and the law as a recreational police domain.
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I thought I’d get in touch to give you an update on yesterday’s developments in the firearms reform space. I’m working hard to unravel the harm done to our firearms laws by Labour, and am proud to be your voice in Government. As you can imagine, this work is not without its opponents.


You may have seen the open letter from Police Association President Chris Cahill, expressing concerns about a lack of consultation directly with him, as we move through these first stages of the firearms legislative reforms. I found this ironic, considering that in 2019, he supported the rushed three-day select committee process that shut out so many of the voices of affected New Zealanders.


I came to Parliament with a commitment to bring common sense to our firearms laws through genuine consultation, and that’s exactly what I’m doing. Regarding the changes to Part 6 of the Arms Act and the review of the firearms registry, I’ve actively sought the views of those most likely to be impacted. This includes New Zealand Police as one of the selected targeted consultation groups. They have given me their extensive feedback at all stages of consultation.


Licensed Firearms Owners have told me they were largely ignored during previous ‘consultations’ including through all shortened select committee processes. We’re determined to ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to be heard. This includes the Police Union who will have the same platform as everyone else. The consultations we’ve conducted so far have involved groups established by the previous Government and the New Zealand Police, among others.


We have previously outlined our work programme which will take place in four phases during this term of Government. The upcoming select committee stages for legislative changes will provide a chance for all New Zealanders to voice their opinions. Mr. Cahill’s claims of ‘restricted consultation’ and the ‘deliberate exclusion’ of the Police Association reflect a paranoia ill-befitting of the organisation he represents.


Mr. Cahill also expressed concerns about being left out of the consultation for what the review of the firearms registry will look like. The purpose of the review is to evaluate evidence thoroughly - something that should have been done by the previous Government.


I understand Mr. Cahill’s feelings of being sidelined, but he can rest assured that he, along with you and all New Zealanders, will have the opportunity to submit their views as the four phases of firearm law reform move through their legislative process.


Thank you for your continued support. Please know that I’m working every day to bring sense to the mess of firearms laws left by Labour.


Yours sincerely,
Hon Nicole McKee
ACT Spokesperson for Firearms
Associate Minister of Justice

 

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From ACT...

Here's an absolute doozy from the Firearms Safety Authority. They've asked an Afghanistan veteran to get a police check... from the Taliban!

I've been shown emails between the Firearms Safety Authority and an Officer of the New Zealand Army applying for a renewal of his firearms licence.

The applicant was told that, because he has spent more than six months in Afghanistan in the last ten years, he needs a criminal record check from the local Afghan authorities.

The incredulous applicant had to explain to the FSA that he was in Afghanistan serving Her Majesty in hostilities between New Zealand’s armed forces and the Taliban.

The Taliban, being the current authority in Afghanistan, would be the same group from whom he would now have to request a positive reference.

Experiences like this are exactly why licenced firearms owners have become fed up with the way Police exercise their powers through the FSA.

Veterans often want to maintain their interest in and skills with firearms after leaving the armed forces. But they’ve told me they are often treated with suspicion by the Police, as if they are all unstable and PTSD-addled. This is an utterly disrespectful way to treat those who fought for peace overseas.

ACT’s coalition commitment secured a transfer of responsibility for the FSA from Police to another department – work that Firearms Minister Nicole McKee is now progressing.


All the best

...Email to the morons

...The morons probably didn't like the sarcasm tone of it.

 

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From ACT...

Here's an absolute doozy from the Firearms Safety Authority. They've asked an Afghanistan veteran to get a police check... from the Taliban!

I've been shown emails between the Firearms Safety Authority and an Officer of the New Zealand Army applying for a renewal of his firearms licence.

The applicant was told that, because he has spent more than six months in Afghanistan in the last ten years, he needs a criminal record check from the local Afghan authorities.

The incredulous applicant had to explain to the FSA that he was in Afghanistan serving Her Majesty in hostilities between New Zealand’s armed forces and the Taliban.

The Taliban, being the current authority in Afghanistan, would be the same group from whom he would now have to request a positive reference.

Experiences like this are exactly why licenced firearms owners have become fed up with the way Police exercise their powers through the FSA.

Veterans often want to maintain their interest in and skills with firearms after leaving the armed forces. But they’ve told me they are often treated with suspicion by the Police, as if they are all unstable and PTSD-addled. This is an utterly disrespectful way to treat those who fought for peace overseas.

ACT’s coalition commitment secured a transfer of responsibility for the FSA from Police to another department – work that Firearms Minister Nicole McKee is now progressing.


All the best

...Email to the morons

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...The morons probably didn't like the sarcasm tone of it.

 

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The second part of email

Experiences like this are exactly why licenced firearms owners have become fed up with the way Police exercise their powers through the FSA.

Veterans often want to maintain their interest in and skills with firearms after leaving the armed forces. But they’ve told me they are often treated with suspicion by the Police, as if they are all unstable and PTSD-addled. This is an utterly disrespectful way to treat those who fought for peace overseas.

ACT’s coalition commitment secured a transfer of responsibility for the FSA from Police to another department – work that Firearms Minister Nicole McKee is now progressing.


All the best,

The police are now stirred up yet compain they are over worked.. Act is going to reduce that for them.

 

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Do not question the narrative...

'Regretted it every day of my life': Former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey apologizes for sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy theory years ago

"I should have been canceled, I would have deserved it. I still do,” Rousey wrote in an apology late Thursday.

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Ginny could teach Kamala a thing or two about dissinformation.

 

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NY State

Judge: NY Ban on Concealed Carry on Private Property Unconstitutional

District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. ruled that New York's ban on concealed carry on private property open to the public is unconstitutional.

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