Firearms Submissions and Issues

NZDA on district plan changes affecting storage of gun powder substances

NZDA supports Table 17.1 as it deals with goods of class 1.3C, namely smokeless ammunition reloading powder in Group 1 zones.

NZDA objects to Table 17.1 page 17:38 as it deals with goods of class 1.1D (‘Gunpowder and blackpowder’). It is noted that the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (1996) and subsequent regulations, allows up to 15 kg to be kept nationwide in residential areas.

Submission on Military Style Semi-automatic Firearms

The Law and Order Select Committee Regarding The Arms (Military Style Semi- automatic Firearms and Import Controls) Amendment Bill

Carriage of Firearms

Information on Security Locks you may wish to consider on your travels to the USA.

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Arms Amendment Bill (No. 3) Submission - 1 June 2005

NZDA would also like to see the following be considered:

1. That "Lawful, proper and sufficient purpose" defined within the Act.
2. New sections incorporated for - "attempting to procure the use of a firearm illegally" (By any unlawful means including dishonest or deceitful). And " The use of a firearm in the commission of a crime". This should be an offence "on its own" that attracts penalties that cannot be served concurrently with any other sentence.

The purchase of airguns - NZDA would like to see a 'point of sale' agreement issued at the time of the retail supply of all airguns.

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The Firearm User and the Trespass Law - 10 November 2003

The 1968 Trespass Bill was passed into law imposing criminal sanctions (imprisonment, fines and confiscation of property) on any person convicted of trespass with firearm and/or dog.

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