Russell claimed the total cost of firearms deaths (50 a year) was $304 million a year, about $6m each. The researchers acknowledge most firearms deaths are suicides. READ MORE:* Why are taxpayers subsidising firearms owners? The NZ "firearms lobby" is one part-timer, who works for the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners. Big-game hunting alone is worth $200m a year to the economy, in addition to hunting tourism, small-game hunting, and shooting activity.

Source: Stuff May 28, 2019 17:00 UTC