Misuse of Firearms

Horowhenua Chronicle, 12 August 1915, Page 2

Misuse of Firearms

The Commissioner of Sew Zealand Police, in his report, lor I'Jlo, "0marks:—"As serious injuries have buen inflicted upon persons in various parts of the Dominion during recent years, and in some cases deatli has resulted through the criminal or negligent use of revolvers and pistols by persons ■who should never be allowed to possess such weapons, I beg to suggeut that the time has now arrived when si-iw,, gent legislation should be passy. ! ? r mating the sale and possession/ classes, of firearms throughout 1), •minion. As the law now stands < fe nothing to prevent persons in to crime and homicide from possessing and carrying firearms. The law on th'"-* subject is quite different in Great Britain, where the Pistols Aot, 1903, contains stringent provisions relating to the sale and the licensing to carry pistols aud revolvers.