Summarised by Centrist
A former police officer claims New Zealand’s firearms community repeatedly raised concerns about a gun loophole allowing military-style semi-automatics, which Brenton Tarrant used in the 2019 Christchurch attacks. Despite discussions, police did not close the loophole, citing legislative barriers. Firearms advocate Nicole McKee asserts she lobbied to restrict high-capacity magazines, though critics question her stance.
“A concern for many of us in the Pacific.”
“Make New Zealand Great Again”
The changes will “protect New Zealand and our communities.”
“How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?”
“The document… included the firearms licence number and name of the importer…”
“A concern for many of us in the Pacific.”
“Make New Zealand Great Again”
The changes will “protect New Zealand and our communities.”
“How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?”
“The document… included the firearms licence number and name of the importer…”
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