The Government's gun buyback scheme is being described by the Police Association as a starting point
The Government's gun buyback scheme is being described by the Police Association as a starting point
21 June 2019
Compensation will range from 25 percent of the base price to 95 percent, depending on the condition of the gun.
Owners will also receive up to 70 percent for various accessories and bullets, plus a 300-dollar payment to modify an illegal gun to make it legal.
No compensation will be given to businesses for loss of income, or for those firearms that aren't licensed.
Chris Cahill says it was always going to be hard to please everyone.
He says the vast majority of licensed firearm holders are law abiding New Zealanders, who he believes may be annoyed, but will oblige and hand them in.
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