The official gun amnesty ends on December 20 after months of debate, occasional protests, and major buyback events around the country. Ahead of the amnesty, police answered some questions for gun owners and others interested in the buyback process. RICKY WILSON/STUFF Gun buyback events have been held around New Zealand for months, including this August event at Picton's Endeavour Park. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF At a gun buyback in Kaiapoi, Marc Martinavich from Loburn handed in his .22 tubular magazine rifle, which held over 10 rounds in the mag. If police suspect someone has a banned gun at their house, can they or will they search the property and seize it?

Source: Stuff December 12, 2019 04:41 UTC