Tag: gun_control

New Zealand Firearms Registry Reaches Key Milestone, Providing First Comprehensive Overview

24 Jun 2026 10:54 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand's Firearms Registry has registered 63% of licence holders and over 683,000 firearms in three years. This initiative aims to provide a complete picture of lawful gun ownership by 2028, enhancing community safety.

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New Zealand Firearms Registry Logs 400,000th Firearm

6 May 2025 4:50 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand's Firearms Registry marks 400,000 firearms registered, with 36% of license holders participating. The registry aims to enhance transparency and accountability, preventing firearms from falling into the wrong hands by August 2028.

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