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flag New Zealand updates firearms laws with stricter rules, a new regulator, and enhanced safety measures.

flag New Zealand is overhauling its firearms laws for the first time since 1983, replacing the outdated Arms Act with new regulations focused on public safety and streamlined oversight. flag A new independent firearms regulator, led by a chief executive reporting directly to the minister, will replace the police-run system, excluding sworn officers. flag Gang membership now automatically disqualifies applicants, and a “red flag” system allows agencies to assess ongoing fitness to own guns. flag Storage rules are relaxed to include approved off-site locations, and new offenses include failing to report lost or stolen firearms, unsafe storage, and manufacturing unlicensed weapons like “ghost guns.” The ban on semi-automatic military-style firearms remains, as does the national registry, though data collection will be limited to essential information. flag The reforms aim to modernize outdated laws, reduce bureaucracy, and strengthen accountability without expanding access to restricted weapons.

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