New Zealand To Reform Gun Laws In 10 Days: Jacinda Ardern

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday said the country's existing gun laws will be reformed within the next 10 days, adding that her Cabinet has “completely unified” in the decision that comes in the wake of the March 15 shootings that were carried out by a “lone gunman” at two mosques in Christchurch.

The Cabinet met earlier on Monday and made the “in principle” decision about changes to the gun laws in the aftermath of New Zealand's worst ever terrorist attack that killed 50 people and injured over 45 others, The New Zealand Herald reported.

“As a Cabinet we were absolutely clear, the terror attack on Friday (March 15) was the worst act of terrorism on our shores,” she said. She has also called on gun owners to surrender their weapons to the police.

“You can surrender your gun to the police at any time,” Jacinda Ardernsaid at her weekly post-Cabinet press conference. “I’ve seen reports that people are in fact already doing this. I applaud that effort and if you’re thinking about surrendering your weapon, I would encourage you to do so.” Ardern also confirmed that there would be a review of the security agencies’ actions following the shootings at the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Masjid. (IANS)

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