Police Minister Stuart Nash is signalling further changes to New Zealand's gun laws as debate around the Arms Legislation Bill is set to resume in Parliament today.
In a statement today, Mr Nash said the revised bill would create a register to better track firearms in the community.
He also said there would be tougher penalties for gun crime, as well as tighter licensing rules.
"The changes have one objective - to prevent firearms falling into the wrong hands and to restrict gun ownership to responsible licensed people."
The changes are the second set of reforms to gun laws after last year’s ban on assault rifles and military style semi-automatics.
The speedy law change followed the Christchurch terrorist attack on March 15 last year, where 51 Muslims were killed at two mosques as they prayed.
Today, Mr Nash said the Government was clarifying the bill to "address concerns raised by groups who made submissions", adding that there would also be some "technical amendments".
Other suggested changed to the gun law include:
"Owning a firearm is a privilege. In order for a person to be given that privilege, they must take responsibility for protect and promote public safety," Mr Nash said.
"The vast majority of gun owners are law abiding and responsible. The changes reinforce the positive behaviour required of all gun owners."
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