New Zealand lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of new gun control measures during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week.
Only one lawmaker from the 120 that sit in Parliament voted against the legislation in a bipartisan display of unity. Tuesday's vote was the first of three that lawmakers must pass before the bill becomes law.
Police Minister Stuart Nash said far too many people have access to dangerous firearms and that in New Zealand gun ownership remains a privilege, not a right.Related Stories
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