Members of the public hand in now illegal firearms at a buy back event at the Taieri Rugby Football Club, Mosgiel today. Photo: Gregor RichardsonA steady stream of gun owners are arriving at today's collection event in Mosgiel, which appears to be running smoothly. There is a heavy police presence at the rugby club and the mood on the ground is good. Today's event will be followed by two others in Dunedin tomorrow and on Sunday, both at the Kensington Army Hall, in Bridgman St, between 10am and 2pm. Several feared their firearms could be targeted by thieves if they were identified, and none said they would be attending today's collection.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 18, 2019 23:15 UTC