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Last edited Thu Mar 21, 2019, 02:05 AM - Edit history (1)
https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/new-zealand-gun-owners-begin-handing-in-their-weapons/?source=facebookNew Zealand Gun Owners Begin Handing In Their Weapons
BY : FRANCESCA DONOVAN
In the aftermath of the Christchurch twin mosque terror attack which left 50 people dead, New Zealanders have begun handing in their firearms. Police said that at least 37 firearms had been handed in to police officers around the country, as of Tuesday night, after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern encouraged citizens to surrender their firearms.
Many have surrendered their weapons for destruction:
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What responsible people do (NZ) (Original Post)
SoCalDem
Mar 2019
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Paka
(2,760 posts)1. Love you, NZ!
akraven
(1,975 posts)2. GO NZ!!!
Thanks for this one, SoCalDem.
SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)3. you're welcome
too bad we are populated with millions of stupid people..
Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)4. Anyone notice that they are all bolt-action rifles
No high capacity magazines either.
SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)5. gotta click the link...that was a stock photo with the headline
the story has been updated as of today..someone has probably posted the most updated link