New Zealanders Turn In More Than 50,000 Guns In Assault Weapon Buyback

<p>New Zealand authorities said on Saturday their country will be a safer place after owners handed in more than 50,000 guns during a six-month buyback program following a ban on assault weapons. The government launched the scheme following its ban on the most lethal types of semi-automatic weapons less than a month after a lone gunman in March killed 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.</p>

Saturday, December 21st 2019, 5:49 pm

By: News 9


logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

December 21st, 2019

June 19th, 2025

April 30th, 2025

April 30th, 2025

Top Headlines

July 8th, 2025

July 8th, 2025

July 8th, 2025

July 8th, 2025