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Muslim community warns of increased mass shooting risk if gun laws change

Otago Daily TimesThe PressRNZNZ HeraldFriday 14 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Nicole McKee

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Members of the Muslim community fear more mass shootings if firearms restrictions are rolled back. This comes six years after a terrorist attack at Christchurch mosques. The warning follows indications that the Government may liberalise access to certain types of weapons.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Fri 14 Mar 2025, 8:26am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Fears of more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press via RNZ

    Muslim community fears more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Gun law changes could increase mass shooting risk, Muslim community warns (opens in new tab)