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[grad603laura]

Research on the 2019 Christchurch Mosque Attacks.

On 15 March 2019, two consecutive mass shootings occurred in a terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The attacks, carried out by a lone gunman who entered both mosques during Friday prayer, began at the Al Noor Mosque in the suburb of Riccarton at 1:40 pm and continued at the Linwood Islamic Centre at 1:52 pm. 51 people were killed and 40 were injured.

The gunman, 28-year-old Brenton Harrison Tarrant from New South Wales, Australia was arrested after his vehicle was rammed by a police unit as he was driving to a third mosque in Ashburton. He was described in media reports as a white supremacist. He had live-streamed the first shooting on Facebook, and prior to the attack, had published an online manifesto; both the video and manifesto were subsequently banned in New Zealand and Australia. On 26 March 2020, he pleaded guilty to 51 murders, 40 attempted murders, and engaging in a terrorist act, and in August was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole – the first such sentence in New Zealand.

The attack was linked to an increase in white supremacy and alt-right extremism globally observed since about 2015. Politicians and world leaders condemned it, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described it as "one of New Zealand's darkest days". The government established a royal commission into its security agencies in the wake of the shootings, which were the deadliest in modern New Zealand history and the worst ever committed by an Australian national. The commission submitted its report to the government on 26 November 2020, the details of which were made public on 7 December

How did Parliament respond? 

When Parliament sat for the first time following the attacks, on March 19, then Speaker Trevor Mallard led a procession of leaders from different faiths into the House. Usually, non-members are not allowed to walk on the floor of the debating chamber when Parliament is in session. 

Sittings of the House normally begin with the parliamentary prayer. The March 19 session was instead opened with a prayer in Arabic from Imam Nizam ul haq Thanvi, translated into English by Tahir Nawaz. This was followed by the parliamentary prayer in te reo Māori by then Assistant Speaker Adrian Rurawhe, and in English by then Deputy Speaker Hon Anne Tolley.

"That quiet Friday afternoon has become our darkest of days. But for the families, it was more than that. It was the day that the simple act of prayer, of practicing their Muslim Faith and religion, led to the loss of their loved ones lives. Those loved ones were brothers, daughters, fathers, and children. They were New Zealanders. They are us. And because they are us, we as a nation, mourn them." - Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.

"The unimaginable hurt that our Islamic community is feeling is shared amongst all New Zealanders, because I know that every New Zealander feels this wasn't just something targeted at our Islamic community or just at Christchurch, as real as that is; it. has happened to all New Zealanders, and all New Zealanders are grieving with them." - Hon Simon Bridges

NZ Changed their Gun Laws

Reforming New Zealand’s gun laws 

Parliament acted swiftly after the mosque attacks to introduce gun laws to improve public safety and tighten gun control in New Zealand.

The first of these was the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines and Parts) Amendment Bill. It was introduced to Parliament just over a fortnight after the attacks. The bill aimed to remove semi-automatic firearms from circulation and use by New Zealand’s general population, by banning semi-automatic firearms, magazines, and parts that can be used to assemble these.

Usually, bills take months or even years to pass through the several stages to becoming law. However, in this case Parliament agreed to accelerate the process, and the bill became law within 11 days.  

The bill had near unanimous support across the House, with all but one of Parliament’s 120 MPs voting for it.

In September 2019, the Arms Legislation Bill was introduced. This bill aimed to introduce  tighter controls on the use and possession of firearms. It also re-stated the purpose of the Arms Act to make it clear that owning a firearm is a privilege, and that people with that privilege have a responsibility to act in the interests of personal and public safety.

The bill enabled the creation of a registry to store information about licence holders, their weapons, and ammunition. It also strengthened the licensing system by creating a new system of warning flags to show if someone is not a fit and proper person to hold a firearms licence.

The Arms Legislation Bill bill was granted Royal assent in June 2020.

Reference List

[bisquid]

One of the things I've found myself doing when watching cop shows is going 'well I'd be fucked there' or 'well that's illegal' or 'oh hey look assumption of guilt based on factually untrue information'

But mostly i go 'Who the fuck could be expected to remember that??'

"where were you at four pm September seventeenth last year?" "I have absolutely no idea officer, let me check my calendar... Nope, nothing there so I was probably at home reading The Internet- no I can't say if anyone can corroborate that I live alone and this was a year ago". My whole family joke about it every time it comes up, like, I can't remember what I did yesterday and you're asking for where I was a year ago?? Not to mention time blindness! "How long did you stay? When did you leave?" "Well I got there at about five because I got caught by the 4:49 train at the level crossing and it's about ten minutes away from there, and I stayed for at least an hour because my afternoon med alarm went off and that's at 6:15 and I left before eight because that's when the corner shop closes and I'd stopped to get some more milk, so...some time between 6:15 and about quarter to eight?"

Like,,, basically my entire existence would be a red flag to these guys. I can't remember jack shit, I'm on stimulant medication (~legal speed~), I basically never leave the house and when I do I probably don't write down that I've left the house, I'm mildly faceblind and also dyspraxic (which, fun fact, is one of those conditions that make it really hard to read other people's emotions), I'm partially deaf and therefore useless for 'did you overhear [x]?' and oh yeah, I don't trust cops.

Like,,, cop shows should be legally required to have a disclaimer at the beginning like 'this is fiction it's fictional please note that this would be terrible irl because this this and this, please know your rights' because good grief the absolute criminal bullshit they do that's excused because they had to 'apprehend the suspect' is actually sickening.

Out of every cop show I've watched (and enjoyed, admittedly) a grand total of one has had its Good Guy Cops behaving in ways that would make them the good guys in real life.

One.

One show where they don't ever (as far as I can recall) break the law to 'get the bad guy'.

One show where their irritation at the suspect lawyering up is because that particular lawyer is irritating, not because the concept of lawyering up is anything other than 'the correct thing to do when being interrogated by the cops'. One show where it's made clear again and again that the laws that exist around police investigation exist for a reason.

One show where almost every - or possibly actually literally every - suspect is apprehended alive without the use of firearms, even if the suspect was actually armed.

One show where even the most unpleasant ill mannered people are still treated with as much respect and dignity as possible and afforded the same rights and assumption of innocence as anyone else

One show where they primarily rely on actual evidence to determine guilt; the main character (who is, delightfully, a middle aged man with a paunch and a love of country music) does of course have a Main Character Gut Instinct, which is primarily used to go 'hmmm it looks like this person is guilty but I don't buy it; let's get as much evidence as we can either way so I can be sure'

One show where the cops are shown to be part of the community, not 'us vs them', one show - one show, in an internet swimming in cop shows - that depicts good cops as good people. Is it still copaganda? Absolutely. Is it nonetheless copaganda that nonetheless paints your legal rights as rights, not Inconvenient Evidence Of Guilt? Also yes, and - especially in today's society - that is extremely valuable

Also it's a fun murder mystery set in beautiful countryside with a delightful cast of side characters

Anyway it's called The Brokenwood Mysteries and it's set in small town NZ and is in general excellent

I left my YouTube on autoplay while I've been working and somehow ended up listening to a true crime thing and I would be absolutely fucked in a police interrogation.

"Repetition and forgetfulness during storytelling are signs of guilt," the detective says with certainty.

Worstie, you can ask me the same question multiple times in a row, and I will think of new details to tell you each time while simultaneously forgetting everything else I previously told you. That doesn't mean I murdered Karen, it just means I've got mental illness and ADHD.

[venatorco]

The Ultimate Guide to Red Stag Hunting: Tips, Tactics, and Gear

Red stag hunting is an exhilarating and popular activity in New Zealand, attracting hunters worldwide. The thrill of pursuing majestic red stags in their natural habitat is a truly unforgettable experience. 

This guide aims to provide valuable insights, tips, tactics, and gear recommendations to ensure a successful and responsible red stag hunting NZ adventure.

Understanding Red Stag Hunting

Red stag hunting involves the pursuit of red deer stags, known for their impressive antlers and majestic presence. The allure of red stag hunting lies in the challenge of tracking and successfully harvesting these remarkable creatures. This form of hunting has a rich history and cultural significance in New Zealand, deeply rooted in the country's heritage and tradition. It has evolved into a sought-after adventure for hunters seeking a thrilling and rewarding experience in the wilderness.

Responsible and ethical hunting practices are paramount in red stag hunting. Hunters are encouraged to respect wildlife and adhere to regulations promoting sustainable hunting and conservation. Understanding the significance of ethical hunting ensures that the tradition of red stag hunting NZ can be preserved for future generations.

Planning Your Red Stag Hunting Trip

Thorough planning is crucial for a successful red stag hunting expedition. It's essential to consider the seasonal behaviour patterns of red stags when determining the best time for hunting. Understanding the rutting season and the stags' movements can significantly increase the chances of a successful hunt. Additionally, obtaining the necessary permits and licenses and familiarising yourself with local regulations of hunting in New Zealand is imperative.

Careful consideration of logistics, accommodations, and transportation arrangements should also be part of the planning process. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable hunting trip without any unforeseen challenges.

Techniques and Tactics for Red Stag Hunting

Effectively tracking, spotting, and approaching red stags requires a strategic approach. The use of camouflage, scent control, and knowledge of wind direction are essential factors in outsmarting the keen senses of these majestic creatures. Understanding their behaviour and habitat is crucial for a successful hunt.

Selecting the correct shooting positions and making ethical shots are vital aspects of red stag hunting. Hunters must prioritise clean and humane harvesting methods to uphold the principles of ethical hunting in New Zealand and wide.

Essential Gear for Red Stag Hunting

Adequate and reliable gear is fundamental for a successful red stag hunting experience. This includes firearms, ammunition, optics, clothing, footwear, and backpacks well-suited for the rugged terrain. The gear selection should be based on the specific requirements of red stag hunting, considering factors such as durability, comfort, and adaptability to different hunting environments.

Optics such as binoculars and riflescopes are crucial in spotting and targeting red stags from a distance. Quality optics enhance the hunting experience by providing clear and precise visibility in various lighting conditions.

Safety Measures and Conservation Efforts

Safety should always be a top priority when engaging in red stag hunting. Adhering to firearm safety protocols, understanding the terrain, and being prepared for unexpected situations is essential for a safe and enjoyable hunting trip. Additionally, respecting wildlife and natural habitats is critical to preserving the environment for future generations of hunters.

Conservation efforts are vital in maintaining healthy populations of red stags and preserving their natural habitats. It is essential for hunters to actively support and participate in initiatives aimed at wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.

Conclusion

Embarking on a red stag hunting NZ adventure offers hunters an unparalleled experience in the great outdoors. By embracing responsible hunting practices, understanding the behaviour of red stags, and equipping themselves with the right gear, hunters can create lasting memories while contributing to the preservation of this time-honoured tradition.

We encourage all hunting enthusiasts to approach red stag hunting with respect for wildlife and a commitment to ethical hunting principles. By doing so, you can partake in an unforgettable adventure while playing a role in the conservation of New Zealand's natural heritage. Happy hunting!

[autofinishcom]

Exploring the Advantages of Automotive Spray Guns: Unlock Speed and Quality

The selection of devices can have a significant effect in accomplishing a faultless completion. One such instrument that has upset the business is the auto shower weapon. In this article, we dig into the advantages of auto shower firearms and investigate how they have changed the artistic creation process.

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[yeltsinsstar]

Gun Control in NZ

   As pretty much the entire world knows, in the wake of the senseless massacre of 51 innocents in Christchurch by a bigoted, fascist murderer, the New Zealand government swiftly proceeded to reform our firearm laws in an attempt to prevent this from ever happening again. It is important to note that the murderer had no priors & had obtained his weapons legally, not from criminal activity. These reforms have resulted in the banning of several firearm types and changes to firearm licensing regulations & laws. An amnesty, including a series of gun by-backs, was implemented to enable owners of the now illegal firearms to hand them in to police before the December 2019 deadline. The vast majority of the New Zealand public, including gun owners, supports this although many differ on the details.

   Unfortunately, some NZ gun owners seem to think that they live in the USA & that they have a ‘2nd amendment right’ to their guns. Sadly, this is encouraged by American ‘gun rights activists’ who seem to believe that the laws and social conditions that exist in the US apply elsewhere and who feel threatened by the gun control reforms here. In fact, they feel so outraged & threatened by our gun control reforms that they are flooding the interenet with that outrage, so much so that the YouTube algorithim has started recommending their extremely biased videos full of hatred, fear and sheer bald-face lying bullshit to my YouTube recommendations.

  So, in an attempt to set the record right for these people:

1) New Zealand is not, and has never been, part of the USA. This means that

2) The 2nd amendment of the US constitution DOES NOT APPLY to New Zealand. Furthermore

3) Gun ownership in New Zealand is NOT a right, it is a priviledge. As such,

4) Abuse of that priviledge by any one person can result in changes. Tragically, this is what has happened. (see 51 dead innocents in Christchurch)

5) Self-defense is not a legitimate reason to own a firearm in New Zealand.

6) Our gun control laws do not apply outside of our territorial waters (we are an island nation).

And for those Kiwi gun owners/businesses complaining that “we never did anything wrong so why are we being punished?” its simple:

The reason you can’t have your nice toys anymore is because a murdering, racist, fascist bastard ruined everything by murdering 51 people because he is a murdering, racist, facist bastard.

[fierceawakening]

https://apple.news/AWBGpw_LhQAC7-oUkL5zqgw

Huh.

Lemme see here...

““All semi-automatic weapons used during the terrorist attack on Friday 15 March will be banned."

Ardern said she expected the new laws to be in place by April 11 and a buy-back scheme costing up to NZ$200 million ($138 million) would be established for banned weapons.

All military style semi-automatics (MSSA) and assault rifles would be banned, along with parts used to convert weapons into MSSAs and all high-capacity magazines.”

Hmm.

I wonder how...

“The changes exclude two general classes of firearms commonly used for hunting, pest control and stock management on farms.

"I have a military style weapon. But to be fair, I don't really use it, I don't really need it," said Noel Womersley, who slaughters cattle for small farmers around Christchurch.

"So I'm quite happy to hand mine over."”

Huh.

Weeeeeeeird.

Or, you know, not.

[theunboundkiwi]

International Perspective

The image above is a compilation of a bunch of American stereotypes that people outside of the U.S. tend to believe. Obviously, this drawing is a massive exaggeration of the average American; most people I’ve met in Casper don’t own a gun (or at least open carry), don’t wave a flag around, and are not confined to a motor scooter. This drawing, and a situation that I’ll explain soon, got me thinking though. Even though I’ve already been here for 7 months, I only recently began to understand how Americans, at least in this part of the region, view everyday life and go about their days. Honestly, it shakes me a little bit.

Last week I talked about the Christchurch shooting and gun laws in the U.S., which to be frank got a lot more attention than I was expecting (mostly from gun rights activists), but that’s not what I wanna talk about today. Instead, I want to talk about how people think guns, among other things, play a role in their day-to-day lives. In NZ, before the shooting, guns were not often talked or thought about; in the U.S., you almost have no choice but to think about them.

Now to my story - earlier this week I was involved in a brief discussion with a classmate about arming teachers in public schools; she was in support of the idea, I was not. We agreed to disagree and no feelings were hurt, thankfully, but I found her arguments intriguing. She asked me “If a guy just walked in here and started blasting away, wouldn’t you want the instructor to be able to fight back?” Her hypothetical situation caught me off-guard; in my 13 years of going to school in NZ, the thought of a shooter walking in never crossed my mind. We never had drills to train for shooting situations, and we never heard stories of such events in the country. It’s not that NZ’s public schools are ill-prepared for such incidents, it’s just that they never happen, and thus never take up head space. 

In the U.S., however, it’s a different story. Remember, guns are far more prevalent here and I’m not writing to support nor oppose them, but rather to observe the impact they have on society. Gun violence is far more common here, and thus people are more on their toes in public, especially in states such as Wyoming, where firearms play a large role in the culture. I’ve never had to go to school and worry about some sort of violence breaking out; I honestly cannot imagine what it would be like to be a high schooler or middle schooler in the United States and having to go to school and ponder the possibility of being shot, especially if a shooting recently happened in the country. 

I have nothing to say about gun reform or responding to attacks this week, I just wanted to write off the top of my head about something that I only recently noticed in the culture that surrounds me. With this, I hope both of my families in the U.S. and in NZ have a bit more perspective on how each other’s societies behave differently, and that life here can’t be condensed into a single drawing of a fat guy rolling around, emptying magazines and taking oxygen through a tube.

~ Dev

[theculturedmarxist]

Monday’s episode of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s “Four Corners” program, “The Christchurch Massacre and the Rise of Right-wing Extremism,” raised serious unanswered questions about how fascist and white supremacist Brenton Tarrant was able to carry out his terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

On March 15, Tarrant, an Australian citizen, killed 50 people and injured 50 more using a semi-automatic rifle. He had spent at least two years planning the massacre in the small city of Dunedin, south of Christchurch, where he trained at a nearby rifle club, wrote his 74-page manifesto and communicated with fascists internationally, including on extreme right message boards on the 8chan website.

The attack has provoked widespread shock and anger in New Zealand, Australia and internationally. At vigils and rallies, many people have demanded to know how it could have happened. The state, however, has sought to severely restrict discussion of the most crucial questions, including the political roots of the massacre. In New Zealand, the censor’s office banned possession and distribution of Tarrant’s fascist manifesto, which outlines the gunman’s political motives and influences—including US President Donald Trump—and connections with extreme right-wing circles internationally.

Canberra and Wellington have refused to explain why the state did not prevent Tarrant’s attack despite his many public statements voicing hatred of immigrants, Muslims and socialists, including threats of violence. The New Zealand police and government insist that Tarrant flew “under the radar” and acted alone, despite his claims that he interacted with many extreme nationalist groups and had received a “blessing” for his attack from Norwegian far-right terrorist Anders Behring Breivik.

“Four Corners” reporter Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop posed the question: “How did [Tarrant] manage to fly completely under the radar while planning a mass murder?” His report suggested that police and intelligence agencies had “underestimated” the threat of white supremacist attacks because they were focused on Islamic extremism; and that they are “drastically underfunded.”

Neither of these explanations stands up to scrutiny. As the “Four Corners” program itself noted, there have been numerous warnings about far-right extremism in Australia and New Zealand, and Christchurch has for decades been known as a centre of neo-Nazi activity.

There have been numerous acts of harassment, intimidation and threats against the city’s Muslim community, including the Al-Noor mosque targeted by Tarrant. In 2016 neo-Nazi Philip Arps was fined $800 for delivering a box of pigs’ heads to the mosque. Police have not explained why they did nothing to protect the mosque following this very clear threat.

Another 18-year-old man, who has not been publicly identified, has been charged with posting threats against the mosque on Facebook days before the massacre. Again, there has been no explanation of why police took no action until after the shooting.

For years, Tarrant posted comments on Facebook praising the fascist and anti-Islamic United Patriots Front in Australia and threatening to kill “Marxists and globalists.” Two days before his attack, “Four Corners” noted, the terrorist “flooded Facebook with posts on extreme right-wing themes… [and] posted photos on Twitter of guns and magazines covered with symbols of his fascist ideology.” None of this triggered any intervention by police.

The timeline of the day of the massacre raises an even more disturbing question: Why was Tarrant not stopped even after he publicly revealed his exact plans?

At midday, he posted links to his manifesto, which clearly identifies his targets, on Facebook. At 1:28 p.m. he shared the document on 8chan along with a message saying he would carry out an “attack against the invaders,” and links to a livestream video. Three minutes later he emailed his manifesto to 70 email addresses, including the prime minister’s office and media organisations. He began live-streaming while driving carefully to the first of two mosques. Tarrant was clearly not worried about being intercepted: his gun is visible in the car and his GPS navigation system can be clearly heard directing him to the first of two mosques. The attack began at 1:40 p.m.

As Robert Evans, an analyst from the Bellingcat think tank, told “Four Corners”, anyone monitoring the neo-Nazi forum would have seen Tarrant’s message and video and “could have reached out to law enforcement in New Zealand and warned them about what was going to happen and cut down the response time before armed police units arrived to intercept them, significantly.”

Instead, the gunman was able to carry out his attack calmly, at one point leaving the mosque, walking casually outside, then returning to shoot any injured people. A total of 41 people died at Al Noor mosque. Tarrant’s video ended after 17 minutes, while he was driving to the smaller Linwood mosque where he continued his killing spree. Tarrant was arrested 36 minutes after the first emergency call was made to police as the attack began, while on his way to a third mosque in Ashburton.

Evans described 8chan as “a 24-hour Klan or neo-Nazi rally where every now and then someone will leave in order to commit a violent attack.” The obvious question, which has not been raised in the media, is: were any of the millions of police and spies in New Zealand, Australia, the US, Europe and elsewhere monitoring the well-known far-right forum? And, if so, why did they apparently do nothing to stop the attack?

Neil Fergus, an analyst from the think tank Intelligent Risks, told “Four Corners” that the gunman’s social media posts should have sounded alarms, but New Zealand’s spy agencies were “not particularly well-served in terms of resources.”

This claim is utterly false. Like previous terrorist attacks internationally, including the September 11, 2001 attack in the US, the Christchurch atrocity is already being used to demand even more anti-democratic powers for New Zealand’s Security Intelligence Service (SIS), Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and the police. These agencies have received a vast increase in funding, personnel and technical capability over the past two decades. Legal restrictions on their ability to spy on the population are practically non-existent.

Security analyst Paul Buchanan told Radio NZ that in 2017, the year Tarrant moved to New Zealand, police conducted 7,000 warrantless searches, an extraordinary number for a country with fewer than five million people. The GCSB and SIS also have the power to conduct electronic surveillance of anyone in New Zealand under legislation pushed through in 2014, ostensibly aimed at combating terrorism.

The GCSB is part of the Five Eyes network, led by the US National Security Agency, which also includes the spy agencies of Australia, Britain and Canada. As whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed, the NSA and its partners spy on billions of communications all over the world and share information with each other.

There is no innocent explanation for the fact that these agencies, with multi-billion dollar budgets and vast powers and capabilities, failed to monitor Tarrant. The gunman travelled to several countries in Europe, as well as Pakistan, North Korea and, according to some reports, Afghanistan, countries that are under heavy surveillance.

Evans told “Four Corners” that if the gunman had registered as a firearms owner and was commenting on radical Islamic Facebook pages advocating holy war, “I think the governments of New Zealand and... Australia would absolutely have been looking into this person before the shooting.”

While Muslims, environmental groups, pacifist groups and others have been under heavy surveillance, the fascist networks in New Zealand and Australia have been allowed to operate without interference from the state.

The explanation for this is political: the anti-Marxism expressed by Tarrant and the fascist tendencies that inspired him are shared by the political establishment and the state. In his manifesto, Tarrant estimates that hundreds of thousands of members of the police and armed forces in Europe are members of far-right nationalist groups, a statement which raises questions about whether Tarrant had any contact with state agencies.

The main function of the spy agencies and the police over the past century has been to prevent the growth of a socialist movement in the working class. There are countless examples of police infiltration of socialist and leftist groups in the US, Australia and New Zealand, dating back to before the Russian Revolution.

The Christchurch attacks took place in a definite political context of economic breakdown, trade war and growing preparations for war by the US and its allies. Trump, in his violent rants against socialism, expresses openly the fears of the ruling class everywhere, which has been shaken by the upsurge in class struggle over the past year.

The political establishment has increasingly adopted the anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim demagogy of the extreme right in order to divide the working class. Parties such as Australia’s One Nation and New Zealand First, which is a major part of the Labour-led government, have expressed racist and xenophobic views similar to those in Tarrant’s manifesto.

The attack in Christchurch must be taken as a sharp warning of the forces that are being prepared to be used against the working class. Workers and young people internationally must make their own political preparations by building a socialist movement to put an end to the capitalist system and its division of the world into nation-states, which is the source of nationalism, racism and war.

[seluvian]

Am I sure that's the best way, yes, absolutely, one hundred percent, the best way to keep more children from being slaughtered in classrooms, to keep black people from being slaughtered in churches, to keep queer people from being slaughtered in clubs, is to to follow the example of other countries and remove firearms from the hands of citizens and police.

I didn't say it was feasible. I don't think it IS feasible, for exactly the reasons you state. Because right-wing gun-loving people might throw a fit. I say might because I doubt any of them would actually take a shot at a cop if it came down to it, mostly because no matter how many guns any person has, the police have more, plus armor, plus armored vehicles that are basically tanks, plus chemical weapons, plus aircraft weapons, and if all else fails they can call in the national guard for actual tanks. Oh wait, this is America, I forgot, they only respond with violence to unarmed black protesters. But all that aside.

The only solution to this issue is a future where guns are not available. We've seen that work in a dozen other countries, it's still working today, and it didn't just reduce murder, but all violent crime, and had noticeable positive impacts on police conduct as well. Turns out when they don't have a gun, they have to focus on de-escalation and treating people like human life matters. But I am in no way saying that future is going to be won by walking up to people and snatching the guns from their hands. That's ridiculous.

No, it's going to take time, and legislation. For example, outlawing both concealed carry and open carry practices. What do you need a gun for when you're going out to dinner? Ridiculous. Increasing the wait times on purchasing a gun. Instead of days, why not months? Why not a year? Expanding the restrictions of who can own a gun. Why not raise the age limit to 30? Restricting the types of guns a person can own, nothing automatic or semi automatic. Pistol, rifle, okay. But nothing that can kill a room full of children in 15 seconds. What would anyone need that for, unless they were planning to kill a room full of children in 15 seconds, for example. Over time, increasing the laws. In a decade, in two decades, maybe we don't have guns anymore. In other countries, not just NZ, after a shooting, the government responded by removing guns. Here, idiots send thoughts and prayers. We have to do something. And our part of it is, we need to make sure we are voting for candidates who support the things we believe in. Support candidates who want gun control. Always get out there and vote, every time. And keep talking about this issue. That's what we, as individuals, can do. Don't give up. Never, ever give up.

fuck it up Cathleen!!!!!!!

[arlingtonarms]

How to Buy Restricted Weapons in NZ

Permits to import pistols, restricted weapons, parts of guns or restricted weapons, prohibited firearms, prohibited magazines, prohibited parts, restricted airguns, and prohibited ammunition are subject to Police being satisfied there is a special reason why the item should be allowed in New Zealand. The approval of those firearms constrain the importation of rimfire firearms as safe and having good civilian use in New Zealand and by market forces.

[faithfuliltulip]

The Pretense of “We are One”

It’s taken me some time to sit down and write my thoughts, because they are so hard to put into words, but it’s something I feel I must do.

Over the last week I have seen a side of New Zealand that I had hoped would never come to be. I have seen our nation hurt beyond comprehension by a lone outsider who wreaked havoc on the lives of the Muslim community and, in fact, all of New Zealand.

But what I have seen since, is how the words and actions of our county’s leaders are wreaking havoc on a much larger group with virtually no consideration to the impact.

I am speaking about the law-abiding firearms licence holders of New Zealand. (I’m going to refer to them as the FALH community from now on).  Whether you like or dislike firearms, or agree or disagree with the changes that is being proposed, I want to put the following to you, just to consider the other side of the coin for one brief moment in time.

I am the partner of a FALH and I love him dearly. As for guns, I’m not particularly fussed by them either way, but can tell you that I will not ever own my own firearm nor can I fully understand the interest in them. What I can tell you about my partner and his guns, is that because of it, we can be together today. Let me explain; He distanced himself from people in his past with, let’s say, unsavoury interests as he didn’t want to risk his passion for the beauty, history and sport of firearm ownership. Thanks to that, we were able to meet and make a life together.

In all our time together, I have never seen him drunk once and never has he ever had a thought for driving even slightly tipsy – not because he doesn’t enjoy the occasional drink, but because he knows that if he takes a risk, something goes wrong, or he gets caught, it will cost him his firearms license. He is conscientious about firearm safety, sticking to the rules and laws of our country, and acting in a respectful way in all his interactions.

But now he is part of a community of people who have, overnight, been lumped into the same category as a madman. Permit me a moment to tell you about them.

The FALH that I know (and I know quite a few), are all the same type of people as my partner. They are courteous, caring, law abiding salt-of-the-earth guys and gals who would never dream of breaking any laws, let alone harming another person, because their love for their sport can be taken away from for the smallest mistake. You could be sitting next to them on the bus, living next door to them or even be sharing an office with them without ever knowing it. Because they are “good” people, like you and me!

People own firearms for a variety of reasons – some for sport, some as collectors, some for monetary investment, some for the history or beauty. Most of them own firearms for a combination of a few of these.

In our house, it’s because my partner has found a specific interest in the history and beauty of a specific era and the firearms that were made or used in that time. He collects a variety of other paraphernalia about those eras as well. He has discovered a discipline within firearm sports that he loves and has undertaken hours and hours of training to be a safety and a range officer; to reach the highest level of achievement in his sport.

Additionally, he has invested a significant amount of money in his firearms – he has bought, sold and traded over several years, to establish a collection of firearms he treasures and is so proud of.

I’ve heard this week that people say they cannot see the NEED for anyone to own a specific type of firearm. NEED… It’s a tricky word that! Me, I can’t see the NEED for alcohol, cigarettes, or gambling either, yet we still live in a society that allows all those things. And by my last count, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction and smoking-related illnesses have been the cause of far more destroyed families than firearms.

So yeah, maybe there’s no NEED for firearms, but in the bigger picture, as a society, we put up with a lot of worse things that we don’t NEED, so please excuse me if I don’t pay much heed to this argument, as it if fundamentally flawed.

This last week, FALH community have been to hell and back – well not back really, they are stuck in limbo. They are feeling sad and despondent and angry because the thing they have invested so much in, is being taken away from them. With virtually no consultation or consideration of the greater impact.

To add insult to injury, they are now being treated as if they pulled the trigger last Friday. This community is being ignored by our country’s leaders while they are making hurried, drastic changes that will impact the FALH community irrevocably!

Let me take a step back. The FALH community have for years said there are flaws in the Arms Act and the administration of it. They have urged for these flaws to be corrected, for those who are found guilty of firearm-related crimes to receive harsher punishments, for the Police to engage with them and hear them out. Then on Friday 15 March, things changed…

A madman broke the law by using a legally procured firearm and combining it with a magazine that is illegal to be used on his license (but which he can buy without ANY license!), and opened fire and killed 50 people, injuring about another 50. And suddenly our leaders were promising change. The firearms community thought this was finally the opportunity they were waiting on, to considerately, and thoroughly share their information, research, experience and advice with the country’s leaders.

However, no consultation was permitted. Changes made under urgency, behind closed doors, with very vague information was announced on Thursday.

With one announcement, our PM made near 250,000 people criminals for owning a firearm that they have not used in an illegal way.

These changes are going to shut down several small businesses. It’s nice of the PM to say she expects shops or wholesalers to send the “banned” firearms back to suppliers, but it’s really not that easy. Once a gun is imported into NZ, it cannot be “sent back”. Gun dealers have a number of firearms that they are selling in auctions, or that they have bought from Joe Blogs… Who are they returning it too? There is no where these guns can be returned too. They must be handed over to the Police for destruction with no guarantee of compensation to the true value of the firearm. With no consideration of the history of the firearm itself, or more importantly, the investment (in passion, time and money) of the person who must hand it over.

Families with mortgages and that need to put food on the table are going to have to carry the burden.

Our leaders have been saying that “they are us”, that “we are one” and that we are a nation that accepts and embraces diversity in all its forms. Really? Can we really say that, when in the last week, our leaders and the media have ostracised a community of 250,000 people? When we look in the mirror and pat ourselves on the backs for being such good citizens for standing with the families who were killed or injured in Friday’s shooting, let’s ask ourselves if “we are one” standing with the 250,000 other families that are also impacted by this tragedy.

My heart grieves with ALL the families that are impacted by this disgusting act of one loner who set out to achieve exactly this division we are seeing. Whether is a race, religion or passion that makes them a target of daily discrimination, I respect everyone’s right to believe, worship and take part in whatever activity they treasure, and I want to live in a country where we truly allow that for everyone.

With that said, I ask that the Government, engage with the FALH to discuss these changes, to not make a change that will impact the very people they are now refusing to engage with. I am asking that we embrace this group’s diversity too… the we can really be one, as the tone has been set over the last week...

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Hi Angie,

We seem to have a difference of opinion of what constitutes facts, but I’m happy to clarify my previous comments, keeping in mind that an American perspective is quite different to our culture.

‘Disarm[ing] NZ’ is a bit of a simplification. We have recently had changes to our firearms legislation, the context for this, is that we have also recently had a mass shooting. The main changes restrict the ownership of military style semi automatic rifles and magazine capacity. Not a broad disarmament, but changes specific to the logistics of mass shootings.

For most owners, this makes very little difference. For me, this means exchanging 10 round mags for 5’s, to continue to use a semi auto .22. This legislation mostly affects C cat owners, who are collectors of restricted weapons. Of our population of almost 5 million, around 1.5 million are licensed firearms owners and hunting is a part of New Zealand culture for many people.

In regards to regulation, we currently have a pretty stringent licensing process, and while my opinion doesn’t speak for everyone, a lot of people would like to see this given to an outside body to administer, as the police are not capable at their current capacity to do so, which creates the potential for the oversights which specifically happened in the Christchurch shooting. The rules we have are reasonable, we’d just like them to be more consistently enforced so that particular brand of muppet doesn’t ruin it for the rest of us.

As far as mass population experiments go, we’re getting into pretty hypothetical territory, I can’t comment on anyone’s intentions, let alone global domination agendas. So, intentions aside, the real life outcomes of us adopting a tiered lockdown system (full lockdown lasted 2 months), masks on public transport and social distancing, is less than 3000 cases nationally, the majority of which were people isolated at the border, and a total of 26 deaths.

We are now living a relatively pre covid lifestyle, and have been for some time. This isn’t a viable response for every country and we are very fortunate. As to your original point of ‘fudging statistics’, we don’t have to.. we’re kind of just getting on with life and that’s pretty self evident success.

Evolution of what we deem socially acceptable is not synonymous with an erosion of personal freedom, we can be critical of people in power and also have compassion for the vulnerable people in our communities.

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Australian Gun Law statistics are Fudged Lies from politicians who have a vested interest in seeing gun control statistics reflect the lowering of the murder rate, read on Gun laws have zero to do with the lower murder rate.

Australian gun laws did not save 200 lives a year

By Mick Matheson | 2 January 2013

Statements by politicians and the anti-gun lobby that Australia’s 1996 gun laws have saved about 200 lives every year since then are wrong, and should be seen as nothing but ambit claims supporting their agendas.

A comparison of statistics for firearm-related deaths before and after 1996 reveals there is no substance to those claims.

A fact sheet released by Women Into Shooting and Hunting (WiSH) tallies firearm-related deaths in Australia over more than 30 years and shows a steady decline over that whole period.

There is no acceleration in the decline after the 1996 gun laws were introduced.

The sharpest single drop in gun-related deaths from year to year during the period was from 1997 to 1998, when there were 127 fewer deaths. In contrast, Australia recorded its second largest increase in gun deaths the very next year, when 55 more people died.

The thing that is not disputed is that Australians, when it comes to firearms, have been getting safer throughout those three decades to 2010. The numbers of suicides, homicides and fatal accidents have all reduced significantly.

However, the cause of the reductions is highly contentious, and the anti-gun lobby has focussed strongly on the gun laws brought about by the Howard government in 1996 as the reason, ignoring other possibilities.

The figures are pertinent to the debate about gun laws brought on by last month’s mass murder of children and teachers at Sandy Hook in the USA. The Australian anti-gun lobby was vocal in its steadfast belief in the benefits of local gun laws, and the media rarely queried them.

“The need for certain gun-hating individuals to get themselves into the media in an effort to project this infamous incident onto Australian shooters and hunters is abominable, and says more about them as sick-minded people in need of media attention than it does damage to the excellent reputation of Australian shooters and hunters,” Shooters and Fishers Party MLC Robert Borsak said.

He added that the SFP had stayed out of the debate on purpose: “The SFP does not support the unseemly spectacle of giving free publicity to mentally disturbed mass murderers in the US or other countries,” he said.

“We do not think it is proper make publicity out of the tragic deaths of the innocent victims of mad men.”

He welcomed the WiSH figures, which he said should add to a balanced and sensible assessment of the true effectiveness of gun laws, and help society find real solutions to preventing tragedies.

The WiSH fact sheet indicates stricter gun laws are not doing the job.

“Taking into account the pre-existing downward trend in deaths, there is no evidence that 200 lives have been saved each year due to Australia’s gun laws,” WiSH stated.

“The number of firearm-related deaths was declining prior to Australia’s 1996 gun laws. The decline continued after the legislative changes.”

A comparison of similar figures between Australia and New Zealand implies cultural and social factors are much more likely to be responsible for the decline in Australian gun-death rates.

Analysis of available data by Gavin Greaves, the Country Alliance candidate for Warrandyte in Victoria, indicates New Zealanders own far more firearms than Australians, at 22.5 guns per 100 people compared with 15 per 100 here.

Kiwis may also own semi-automatic longarms, which are regarded as prohibited weapons in Australia.

Yet while the Australian figures show 11.5% of homicides are by firearm, in NZ the figure is barely higher at 13.5%.

The number of homicides per 100,000 people in Australia is only 0.14, almost identical to NZ at 0.16.

“Our closest socially equivalent neighbour has a higher rate of gun ownership and significantly different gun laws yet we are both maintaining the same social crime rates,” Mr Greaves said.

“We are one of the safest countries in the world, the same as New Zealand, and gun laws have nothing to do with it.” All the figures in Australia are Fudged, yes the murder rate has dropped that has nothing to do with gun laws or good policing it has everything to do with anti bullying programs in all schools in Oz,, I do know that They fudge the figures badly here, Evil politicians only giving part of the story to back up their evil gun laws.

http://www.sportingshooter.com.au/news/australian-gun-laws-did-not-save-200-lives-a-year