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Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Bill

Introduced on Dec 14. The bill introduces firearms prohibition orders to try and address some limitations with the Arms Act that might enable a high-risk person to legally access or use firearms or restricted weapons, associate with people in physical possession of firearms. First reading on Feb 9, supported by all parties and referred to the Justice Committee. Reported back on July 29 with minor amendment. National objected that the bill did not go far enough. Second reading on Aug 4, committee stage and third reading on Aug 9 with all parties in favour.

 

Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Bill