Biggest overhaul of gun regulations in decades passes into law

Biggest overhaul of gun regulations in decades passes into law

The biggest overhaul of gun regulations in more than 40 years has passed into law.

Gun Laws Rewritten After Decades of Chaos

New Zealand's firearms laws have been overhauled for the first time in more than four decades, with the Arms Bill passing its final reading in Parliament.For Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, it is the culmination of six years of work. "On a personal level, this is a very special moment. I came to Parliament six years ago with a goal of completely replacing the Arms Act 1983. Today that goal has been achieved," she said.The new law replac…

Firearms law overhaul passes final hurdle

AI-generated image. Parliament has passed the Arms Bill, marking the most significant overhaul of New Zealand’s firearms laws in decades. The legislation replaces the Arms Act 1983 with a new regulatory framework that the Government says will improve public safety while reducing unnecessary compliance for licensed firearms owners. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said the new law was designed to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals…

Better firearm laws locked and loaded

The Arms Bill passed its final reading in Parliament today meaning New Zealanders will soon have much better firearms laws that respect licenced firearm owners and improve public safety, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. “The Bill keeps firearms out of criminals’ hands, while making compliance easier for licenced firearm owners,” says Mrs McKee “Firearms are used by licenced New Zealanders to put food on the table, earn a living, man…