Gun Control NZ Welcomes The Launch Of Te Tari Pūkere: The Firearms Safety Authority
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 2:14 pm Press Release: Gun Control NZ
“We welcome the launch of Te Tari Pūkere, the new
Firearms Safety Authority. This is an important step in
implementing our new firearms law and ensuring improved
vetting of gun owners.” says Philippa Yasbek, co-founder
of Gun Control NZ.
“Gun Control NZ is looking
forward to Te Tari Pūkere creating the firearms registry
next year. This is a critical tool to stop the flow of guns
to criminal groups” says Philippa Yasbek.
“We are
particularly pleased that Te Tari Pūkere is housed within
Police. The Authority will be able to seamlessly access and
share information with frontline police officers. The
Government has taken a sensible and pragmatic approach in
setting up Te Tari Pūkere. This is a change from the
concessions demanded in 2020 by NZ First, who wanted a
completely independent agency to implement firearms law.
While this was the preferred position of the gun lobby, it
would have seriously impaired efforts to reduce gun crime”
says Philippa
Yasbek.
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