Thread: Could we do more

Originally Posted by Kscott

I'm just perplexed at how Police knowing every single firearms serial number will actually help, when there is already a (claimed) large number of illegally held firearms.

He never said anything about police knowing all serial numbers did he? Just that its not a bad idea for firearms owners to record the serial numbers they own.

Which I agree with tbh - if your firearms are stolen then a record of the serial numbers could be a rather useful piece of evidence for prosecuting the thieves if they are found in possession. Not so easy to prove the firearms they have are the same ones stolen from you without that information.

Yes they could be filed off or whatever, but using that as a reason not to record them is like arguing that you don't need good security because a serious enough thief will still get through.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

He never said anything about police knowing all serial numbers did he? Just that its not a bad idea for firearms owners to record the serial numbers they own.

Very true.

I do feel though that those who do keep a copy of serial numbers, and ensure they have adequate security, are the minority of firearms license holders.

I'm with @Beavis, I've got little faith that any of my gear that would be stolen could actually be returned to me. Which is a shame, living in quiet, little ol' NZ.