"They" Don't Want Your Hunting Rifle . . .

. . . yet.

See here's the problem with allowing .gov to dictate who should be allowed to have what small arms, and under what circumstances:

Sometimes "they" change their minds. In New Zealand, an arm previously defined as a sporting rifle is getting redefined.

So?

So the redefinition includes a (mandatory) tougher-to-get type of license and carries a $1000 fee with it.

for public safety, you understand. You are not against public safety, are you, comrade?

Remember: When it comes to gun registration legislation, noncompliance is the patriotic duty of every citizen. Non-compliance is also the route to self-preservation.