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Monday, December 23, 2019

New Zealanders hand in 50,000 guns after the government banned assault rifles in wake of mosque massacre -

New Zealand authorities said Saturday their country will be a safer place after owners handed in more than 50,000 guns during a buyback program following a ban on assault weapons. But critics say the process was flawed and many owners have illegally stashed their firearms.

The government banned the most lethal types of semi-automatic weapons less than a month after a lone gunman in March killed 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques. The police then launched a six-month program to buy the newly banned weapons from owners.

The buyback ended midnight Friday, with gun collection events staying open late as police reported in a surge in last-minute returns.

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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

VIRGINIA IS AT IT AGAIN.

Anonymous said...

Not here > This is AMERICA

Anonymous said...

Big mistake- they will regret it one day in the near future

Anonymous said...

How many of those from criminals? Guess would be most of these from the good guys. Wait to see what happens...

Anonymous said...

50k lol. That wouldn’t cover the eastern shore.

Anonymous said...

Not funny that is a lot for a Small Country.

Anonymous said...

When Islam hits.

Anonymous said...

I make my own guns. No numbers...

Anonymous said...

Friend in NZ said he was paid equal to $2000 US Dollars for his AR. The govt. bought the guns, whereas Coonman Retard Gov. Northam is planning on sending Nazi Stormtroopers to confiscate ours!

Anonymous said...

BUY A LOWER 80.

Anonymous said...

Cowards