Fish and Game says the Christchurch mosque mass killing is a
tragedy and it supports an overhaul of firearm laws to
ensure the safety of New Zealanders.
"Fish and Game’s
licence holders don’t use military assault rifles to hunt
game birds and we do not see any legitimate recreational
hunting use for military assault rifles," Fish and Game New
Zealand Chief Executive Martin Taylor says.
Martin Taylor
says change is needed.
"The strong public sentiment and
bi-partisan political support for a law change is clear and
as a responsible, progressive organisation, Fish and Game is
ready to engage on the issue to ensure a just, workable
outcome.
Fish and Game is a statutory organisation
representing more than 150 thousand anglers and game bird
hunters.
"Firearm laws or the administration of firearm
laws have failed us, so something needs to change and that
is why Fish & Game is supporting firearm law reform," he
says
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