Paddy Hannan shows New Zealand lawmakers an AR-15 style rifle, similar to one of the weapons a gunman used to slaughter 50 people at two mosques, in Wellington, on April 2, 2019. (AP)New Zealand lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favour of new gun restrictions during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week. The bill would ban the types of weapons a gunman used to kill 50 people at two mosques last month. The vote was the first of three that lawmakers must pass before the bill becomes law. It would also ban semi-automatic shotguns that could be fitted with detachable magazines and pump-action shotguns that can hold more than five rounds.

Source: The Telegraph April 02, 2019 07:30 UTC