Pistol NZ Fee's

[Riki]

Out of our membership a big amount goes to Pistol NZ. They do not have to run ranges and charge me when I need them ie holster course. So what does the money go to?

[Gavin Melville]

There is a draft budget for the next year here  http://www.pistolnz.org.nz/pdf/sgm09/Budget-A.pdf

In the current budget the figures are similar, but a lot goes to the Bullshooter -- from memory the single largest expense.   I can try and find a current budget if that would help.    The bulk of the remainder is admin expenses.   The problem is that we can't do without a national organisation.  Keep in mind that a lot of the resources we have are simply by virtue of scale, whereas a lot of clubs are much smaller (most are less than 20 members) and depend on the PNZ office for resources such as printing, forms etc.

The holster course is a charge on the member as not everybody does that.   The cost covers admin and badges.   

From our current fees only 31% goes to PNZ.   The current breakdown is $70 to PNZ (inc about $8 GST), we charge $150, or $12.50 per week.   New members pay a one shot $50 fee to cover all the stuff we do in the first 6 months.

[Matt S]

It would be good if you got something from PNZ for your $70 like a badge/pin for being member instead they want more for this !

[JohnS]

There is a draft budget for the next year here  http://www.pistolnz.org.nz/pdf/sgm09/Budget-A.pdf

In the current budget the figures are similar, but a lot goes to the Bullshooter -- from memory the single largest expense.   I can try and find a current budget if that would help.    The bulk of the remainder is admin expenses.   The problem is that we can't do without a national organisation.  Keep in mind that a lot of the resources we have are simply by virtue of scale, whereas a lot of clubs are much smaller (most are less than 20 members) and depend on the PNZ office for resources such as printing, forms etc.

The holster course is a charge on the member as not everybody does that.   The cost covers admin and badges.   



From our current fees only 31% goes to PNZ.   The current breakdown is $70 to PNZ (inc about $8 GST), we charge $150, or $12.50 per week.   New members pay a one shot $50 fee to cover all the stuff we do in the first 6 months.

Gavin, is that $12.50 per week or is that $12.50 per month?

[Gavin Melville]

That's what happens when what I wish for overrides reality.

$12.50 per month.

G.

[McLovin]

So....we pay 70 odd dollars a year for a compulsory magazine subscription?

[El Prez]

Are you able to store at home and use a semi auto high capacity pistol on a range whenever you like?
Something good is happening for your money.
Try Australia or the UK by comparison.......

What do you think of the upcoming changes within PNZ?

[David Proud]

Being involved in all sorts of shooting, I receive NZ Deer Stalkers magazine and also read online at imas.co.nz

I notice a bit of 'niggle' between Colfo and PNZ (plus NRA starting up etc - whew)

Is there any reason why PNZ is shying away from Colfo?