New Zealand bans all ‘military style semi-automatic weapons’ used in mosque attack
Gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant, 28, obtained a gun licence before carrying out the terror attack
"Now, six days after this attack, we are announcing a ban on all military style semi-automatics and assault rifles in New Zealand," Ms Ardern said. A semi-automatic firearm capable of being used with a detachable magazine which holds more than five cartridges "For other dealers, sales should essentially now cease. My expectation is that these weapons will now be returned to your suppliers and never enter into the New Zealand market again," she said.
The evil murderer had a Category A gun licence which enabled him to legally obtain semi-automatic weapons.On Monday, Ms Ardern also announced an inquiry into the country's intelligence services.
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