Police reverse firearms vetting changes ordered by former deputy commissioner

Monday 13 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 13 Oct 2025, 1:04pm

In this story Jevon McSkimming, Richard Chambers

Police have reversed changes to the firearms vetting process previously ordered by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The changes were reportedly made after McSkimming was contacted by an acquaintance regarding potential licence loss due to driving demerit points. An updated policy is now in effect.

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1. RNZMon 13 Oct 2025, 11:06am

   Police reverse former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's gun vetting changes (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZMon 13 Oct 2025, 11:42am

   Police reverse McSkimming's firearms vetting changes (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZMon 13 Oct 2025, 11:48am

   Police reverse former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's firearms vetting changes (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Oct 2025, 12:29pm

   Police reverse McSkimming's gun vetting changes (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldMon 13 Oct 2025, 1:04pm

   Police reverse firearms vetting changes made under Jevon McSkimming (opens in new tab)