Gun Control NZ Slams ACT Party For Wanting To Dismantle An Important Crime-fighting Tool

Gun Control NZ Slams ACT Party For Wanting To Dismantle An Important Crime-fighting Tool“Gun Control NZ is horrified by the hypocrisy of the ACT party claiming to support the safety of New Zealanders while wanting to destroy the new firearms registry. Registering guns makes it much harder for criminals to access guns and reduces firearms-related violence.” says Gun Control NZ co-founder Philippa Yasbek. “A gun registry will help Police prevent and solve crimes, and make police officers safer. The recent gang-related gun violence in Auckland was fuelled by guns bought by licensed firearms owners. “David Seymour’s parroting of NRA talking points shows the gun lobby’s success in a reverse take-over of the ACT party.