Gun Law Overhaul: Progress at Last, but National’s Still the Sticking Point on More Useful Reforms
All in all, these changes mark real progress in rolling back some of the knee-jerk restrictions imposed after the Christchurch tragedy. But National’s lingering attachment to overly cautious policies shows it has not fully shaken off the influence of its predecessors.
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Police will be stripped of looking after the Firearms Safety Authority, with a new independent agency replacing it. The controversial firearms registry remains, and eight new offences will be created.
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He recorded the sales against other people’s firearms licences without their knowledge.
ACT Stands Firm Against Flawed Firearms Registry as National Clings to Police Narrative
The registry doesn’t make New Zealanders safer – it just punishes the compliant while criminals laugh. National’s refusal to back a proper review, coupled with Mitchell’s blind faith in a discredited police narrative, betrays a coalition more interested in optics than outcomes.
Nicole McKee’s Fight Against the Failing Gun Registry: A Battle for Common Sense
McKee’s broader agenda, including her push for limited access to military-style semi-automatic firearms (MSSAs) under strict conditions, reflects her commitment to balancing public safety with the rights of responsible gun owners.
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