Thread: Colfo Announce Firearms Registry Review

Originally Posted by Steve123

That's just how thing's roll here. Trapping deer is much more interesting than whining about shit we can't change.

Change can’t happen without Whining, Bitching and Moaning

Change absolutely can happen One just has to stop listening to those who keep pretending that it can't.

Originally Posted by STC

Change absolutely can happen One just has to stop listening to those who keep pretending that it can't.

How many forum posts does it take to change that lightbulb???

Following with interest

I was hoping we would've heard an update by now.
In one of Nicole's recent posts she said there was a timeline of the arms act reform process buy I can't seem to find one anywhere.

Write to her and ask her. Shes very approachable and will actually answer

here - an email from yesterday

Dear xxxxxx,

I thought I’d get in touch to give you an update on yesterday’s developments in the firearms reform space. I’m working hard to unravel the harm done to our firearms laws by Labour, and am proud to be your voice in Government. As you can imagine, this work is not without its opponents.

You may have seen the open letter from Police Association President Chris Cahill, expressing concerns about a lack of consultation directly with him, as we move through these first stages of the firearms legislative reforms. I found this ironic, considering that in 2019, he supported the rushed three-day select committee process that shut out so many of the voices of affected New Zealanders.

I came to Parliament with a commitment to bring common sense to our firearms laws through genuine consultation, and that’s exactly what I’m doing. Regarding the changes to Part 6 of the Arms Act and the review of the firearms registry, I’ve actively sought the views of those most likely to be impacted. This includes New Zealand Police as one of the selected targeted consultation groups. They have given me their extensive feedback at all stages of consultation.

Licensed Firearms Owners have told me they were largely ignored during previous ‘consultations’ including through all shortened select committee processes. We’re determined to ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to be heard. This includes the Police Union who will have the same platform as everyone else. The consultations we’ve conducted so far have involved groups established by the previous Government and the New Zealand Police, among others.

We have previously outlined our work programme which will take place in four phases during this term of Government. The upcoming select committee stages for legislative changes will provide a chance for all New Zealanders to voice their opinions. Mr. Cahill’s claims of ‘restricted consultation’ and the ‘deliberate exclusion’ of the Police Association reflect a paranoia ill-befitting of the organisation he represents.

Mr. Cahill also expressed concerns about being left out of the consultation for what the review of the firearms registry will look like. The purpose of the review is to evaluate evidence thoroughly - something that should have been done by the previous Government.

I understand Mr. Cahill’s feelings of being sidelined, but he can rest assured that he, along with you and all New Zealanders, will have the opportunity to submit their views as the four phases of firearm law reform move through their legislative process.

Thank you for your continued support. Please know that I’m working every day to bring sense to the mess of firearms laws left by Labour.

Yours sincerely,




Hon Nicole McKee

Love it

So with the register review said to occur between June and December, in theory we should be hearing more about this soon.

I thought I recalled reading it was going to take 6 months, so of it started June 1st the December 1st is when we should hear more.

I wonder what the chances of hearing something next month are?

Originally Posted by Beetroot

So with the register review said to occur between June and December, in theory we should be hearing more about this soon.

I thought I recalled reading it was going to take 6 months, so of it started June 1st the December 1st is when we should hear more.

I wonder what the chances of hearing something next month are?

Mark Mitchell stated on TV a couple of months ago that the register will not be abolished under the current leadership.

I doubt anyone thinks the register will be abolished.

What we all wish for is that the operation of it be removed from Police hands and given over to some other organisation that isnt heavily biased against us. And that it be made much more user friendly in the process.

Originally Posted by Fee Knicks

I doubt anyone thinks the register will be abolished.

What we all wish for is that the operation of it be removed from Police hands and given over to some other organisation that isnt heavily biased against us. And that it be made much more user friendly in the process.

got some info yesterday (reliable but s/h so wont repeat it here as it will get poopooed) but good news on the horizon.... the speed govt works at maybe not before xmas tho ,watch this space

Originally Posted by scotty

got some info yesterday (reliable but s/h so wont repeat it here as it will get poopooed) but good news on the horizon.... the speed govt works at maybe not before xmas tho ,watch this space

Too late for me - had to renew my licence ergo had to register my guns.

Originally Posted by Fee Knicks

I doubt anyone thinks the register will be abolished.

What we all wish for is that the operation of it be removed from Police hands and given over to some other organisation that isnt heavily biased against us. And that it be made much more user friendly in the process.

We might go back to partial registration, but I agree that it's unlikely to be removed totally.

There's no way the register is going to disappear.
B, C and E (rip), P cat always (last few decades atleast) needed to registered so that'd never going to change.

The new system is at minimum going to cover those guns that previously needed registration.

I'm not holding my breath on full registration going away but at the moment there is still that chance, hence why so many people have waited until now.

Ith current scheme, as of next year buying ammo will be a activating event. So if this review says the system stays I think many people will be decide to just bite the bullet and register their stuff.