Commerce Commission warns 'toothpick' pistol crossbows illegalAP/MARK SCHIEFELBEIN Pistol crossbows without safety catches have been illegal since 1989. A mini crossbow craze which has become the new must-have toy for schoolkids in China cannot be legally sold in New Zealand, the Commerce Commission warns. The palm-sized "mini" or "toothpick" pistol crossbows can shoot toothpicks and needles powerful enough to puncture soft drink cans, apples and cardboard. The Commerce Commission was alerted to the sale of the mini pistol crossbows on Trade Me last week. It was an offence to supply, offer to supply, advertise or import pistol crossbows without safety catches.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2017 03:22 UTC