01-08-2011, 11:12 AM
My name is Dan, my wife and I moved to the Kurtistown area about a month and a half ago, from Alaska. I honestly had no idea punaweb exhisted until a few minutes ago, but already think it is a great resource.
First off, to anyone who grew up here, you have a beautiful state. I hope it stays this way for a long time. (minus the traffic coming into Hilo in the morning.)
If anyone has questions about Alaska, feel free to ask [
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I was an outfitter for hunting and fishing for the last several years, including firearms sales, etc. If anyone has questions or misconceptions about the laws, or anything else, feel free to ask.
(That said, I'm having to look in other markets for a job as I have yet to find many Help wanted signs/ads)
(one that I have noticed a lot is the "mentally ill, outlaws, etc owning firearms. IF the dealer is following the law, if you have been declared mentally unfit, committed a felony, domestic battery, have a restraining order against you, etc, you CANNOT own a firearm legally. IE you will get declined on your background check, if you own them, they will be seized, etc.)
The charged question:
I've noticed that firearms are a very touchy subject here. I'm not intending to start a flame war, or anything of the sort, just looking for information, and maybe to share some of my own.
I brought my firearms to the big island with me when we moved, and have followed the applicable laws. I have yet to find an actual firearms range locally though. I've called glenwood, but have never had anyone pick up.
So, where would a proper place to sight in my rifles prior to pig hunting be? Several people (locals) have told me just to go to the hunting area on stainback, but considering that the optic is not zeroed, firing rounds would be unsafe behavior without a backstop, etc.
I love it here, and just want to make as few ripples as I can until I find my place in the universe.
Thank you all,
Dan
First off, to anyone who grew up here, you have a beautiful state. I hope it stays this way for a long time. (minus the traffic coming into Hilo in the morning.)
If anyone has questions about Alaska, feel free to ask [
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I was an outfitter for hunting and fishing for the last several years, including firearms sales, etc. If anyone has questions or misconceptions about the laws, or anything else, feel free to ask.
(That said, I'm having to look in other markets for a job as I have yet to find many Help wanted signs/ads)
(one that I have noticed a lot is the "mentally ill, outlaws, etc owning firearms. IF the dealer is following the law, if you have been declared mentally unfit, committed a felony, domestic battery, have a restraining order against you, etc, you CANNOT own a firearm legally. IE you will get declined on your background check, if you own them, they will be seized, etc.)
The charged question:
I've noticed that firearms are a very touchy subject here. I'm not intending to start a flame war, or anything of the sort, just looking for information, and maybe to share some of my own.
I brought my firearms to the big island with me when we moved, and have followed the applicable laws. I have yet to find an actual firearms range locally though. I've called glenwood, but have never had anyone pick up.
So, where would a proper place to sight in my rifles prior to pig hunting be? Several people (locals) have told me just to go to the hunting area on stainback, but considering that the optic is not zeroed, firing rounds would be unsafe behavior without a backstop, etc.
I love it here, and just want to make as few ripples as I can until I find my place in the universe.
Thank you all,
Dan