Thread: Arms Act 2025 consultation submissions

Hi team see the attached submission form
https://consultations.justice.govt.n.../consultation/

Ta for that!

Done

I've only had a brief look at the document, what are peoples thoughts? Superficially it looks ok, I don't see any mention of wider access to semi autos though (or did I miss this?) despite the conviction of politicians and commentators on the left that the entire purpose of this review was to arm us all with submachineguns.

Originally Posted by Ben Waimata

I've only had a brief look at the document, what are peoples thoughts? Superficially it looks ok, I don't see any mention of wider access to semi autos though (or did I miss this?) despite the conviction of politicians and commentators on the left that the entire purpose of this review was to arm us all with submachineguns.

This is the consultation phase of the process, so have a good read, then make a submission.
Unless there is feedback, how do you expect them to read your mind as to what should/could be included.
You have a month and a bit to think it over and submit your response.

Had a quick read thru the summary discussion document. I’m disappointed to see a few critical issues listed as “out of scope”.
Eg registry, scope of police role, etc. I will be making a submission but will take my time get a better understanding of things that we can comment on and what needs changing first

@no1_49er


Yes of course I will be making a submission, merely wondering if other people are seeing anything I am missing.

A reminder for those this closes on the 28th, if you don’t submit, don’t complain !

So far doesn’t look like there is many entires.

Originally Posted by chainsaw

Had a quick read thru the summary discussion document. I’m disappointed to see a few critical issues listed as “out of scope”.
Eg registry, scope of police role, etc. I will be making a submission but will take my time get a better understanding of things that we can comment on and what needs changing first

Isn't the registry review already underway? It started back in June 2024 and was meant to take 6 months.
It seems to have gotten very little media attention, and there have been no updates about it.

Originally Posted by Billymavs

A reminder for those this closes on the 28th, if you don’t submit, don’t complain !

So far doesn’t look like there is many entires.

@billmavs, 28 Feb! you had me worried for a moment.

Originally Posted by Ben Waimata

@billmavs, 28 Feb! you had me worried for a moment.

Sorry mate haha, no not this month.

Seems to be a touchy subject for some grumpy old men in my circles, can’t have change if you don’t act for it !

I hope we have more submissions come Due date !

Nicole's fb post 7hrs ago shows that the dicussion document has only been accessed 587 times! 3 of those were me! Does no one care about firearms law? 250,000 licensed shooters, one month left for submissions, and the discussion document detailing possible future of shooting in NZ has only been looked at 587 times, including GCNZ and cronies. I am actually shocked, disillusioned, and disappointed.

Originally Posted by Ben Waimata

Nicole's fb post 7hrs ago shows that the dicussion document has only been accessed 587 times! 3 of those were me! Does no one care about firearms law? 250,000 licensed shooters, one month left for submissions, and the discussion document detailing possible future of shooting in NZ has only been looked at 587 times, including GCNZ and cronies. I am actually shocked, disillusioned, and disappointed.

Precisely why we're at this point now. "She'll be right" and "I'm alright, Jack". Great kiwi mottos.

I haven't accessed it as my submission is already done

Make a submission. Read the discussion document and make well-considered points. I will at some point post a summary of things I think are key points to target, once I've worked through it.