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flag New Zealand's new Arms Bill creates an independent agency to regulate firearms, introduces stricter rules, and modernizes laws for public safety.

flag New Zealand has introduced the Arms Bill to Parliament, the final step in overhauling the Arms Act 1983, aiming to boost public safety and simplify regulations. flag The bill establishes an independent Firearms Regulatory Agency led by a chief executive reporting directly to the minister, removing police from regulatory oversight. flag It introduces over 50 changes, including eight new offences, stricter rules for gang members, updated storage options, and provisions for emerging technologies like 3D-printed firearms. flag A new independent licensing review committee will oversee decisions, and the law will be tailored for dealers, collectors, and other specialists. flag The legislation will undergo a six-month select committee process with public input.

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