The new gun restrictions bill would ban the types of weapons a gunman used to kill 50 people at two mosques in Chirstchurch last month
Police Sr. Sgt. Paddy Hannan shows New Zealand lawmakers an AR-15 style rifle – similar to one of the weapons a gunman used to slaughter 50 people at two mosques last month – in Wellington on April 2, 2019.New Zealand lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favour of new gun restrictions during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week.
Seemingly drawing a distinction with the U.S., where gun possession is constitutionally protected, Nash said that in New Zealand, gun ownership remains a privilege and not a right.“Doing it in nine days before politicians go on their Easter break is starting to look more like political theatre than public safety,” he said.
Many New Zealanders were shocked at the firepower the gunman was able to legally obtain and favour the legislative changes.Some are opposed. More than 14,000 have signed a petition filed in Parliament which says the law changes are “unjust” for law-abiding citizens and are being driven by emotions.
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