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Police reverse policy, restoring traffic violations as factors in gun licence decisions.
Police have reversed a policy change that temporarily banned consideration of driving-related offenses in firearms licence assessments, clarifying that traffic violations—including demerit points and suspensions—can still be factored into fitness evaluations if they indicate broader safety risks or patterns of non-compliance.
The reversal follows a review by the Firearms Safety Authority, which found the original directive, prompted by a concern from former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s acquaintance, was based on a misunderstanding about data use.
Staff had been using valid police data, not NZTA transport data, and the updated guidance confirms decisions must remain evidence-based, impartial, and legally sound.
The change restores prior practice under the Arms Act, ensuring consistency and judicial defensibility in licence decisions.
La policía invierte la política, restaurando las infracciones de tránsito como factores en las decisiones de licencias de armas.