New Zealand professor suggests learning from US gun control measures, including felon ban, addressing straw purchasing, increasing penalties, and undetectable firearms laws.

Professor Alexander Gillespie from the University of Waikato suggests that New Zealand could enhance its gun control measures by learning from the United States. Key recommendations include implementing a permanent ban on firearm possession for felons, addressing straw purchasing, increasing penalties for firearms-related crimes, and establishing laws against undetectable firearms. Additionally, mandatory reporting of firearm injuries could improve tracking of gun-related incidents, informing better policy decisions.

October 24, 2024
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