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New Zealand Clarifies Definition of Military-Style Semi-automatic Weapons
23 May 2012
Office of the Minister of Police (New Zealand), Media release
Police Minister Anne Tolley says a Bill that clarifies the definition of military style semi-automatic firearms (MSSAs), and places controls on the importation of airguns that look like real pistols, MSSAs or restricted weapons has passed its second reading in Parliament.
The Arms (Military Style Semi-Automatic Firearms and Import Controls) Amendment Bill requires importers of such airguns to have a special permit from Police.
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