Military-style semi-automatic assault rifles have been banned in New Zealand under new laws following the Christchurch mosque attack.
The country will also ban assault rifles, high capacity magazines, and certain modification parts.`
New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced the ban on Thursday, following the attack that killed 50 at two mosques in the city on Friday.
'In short, every semi-automatic weapon used in the terrorist attack on Friday will be banned in this country,' she said.
'We are confident as a government that the vast majority of New Zealanders will support this change.'
An amnesty would be put in place for the weapons to be handed in, with a buyback scheme to be announced soon, at an estimated cost of $NZ100 million to $NZ200 million.
More than 70,000 people called for the guns to be banned in a petition to the government.
New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced the ban on Thursday afternoon, following the attack that killed 50 at two mosques in the city on Friday
There are an estimated 1.5 million firearms in New Zealand - roughly one for every three citizens and more than double the rate in Australia.
Under the old law pest control was legally considered a reason to own a military-style semi-automatic weapon and there were no restrictions on the number of guns or ammunition a person could own.
'On March 15 our history changed forever. Now, our laws will too. We are announcing action today on behalf of all New Zealanders to strengthen our gun laws and make our country a safer place,' Ms Ardern said.
'Cabinet agreed to overhaul the law when it met on Monday, 72 hours after the horrific terrorism act in Christchurch.
The prime minister added that an amnesty would be held to allow people to hand in the banned weapons, as well as a buyback scheme.
Police and the military, as well as pest control workers and some sportsmen and women, will be granted exemptions from the law.
'To owners who have legitimate uses for their guns, I want to reiterate that the actions being announced today are not because of you, and are not directed at you. Our actions, on behalf of all New Zealanders, are directed at making sure this never happens again,' Ms Ardern added.
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Main photo article Military-style semi-automatic assault rifles have been banned in New Zealand under new laws following the Christchurch mosque attack.
The country will also ban assault rifles, high capacity magazines, and certain modification parts.`
New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced t...
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