New Zealand’s swift change to gun laws highlights 25 years of US inaction
Sweeping new ban that came just six days after mass shooting in Christchurch is a stark contrast to the political stalemate in the US
New Zealand’s sweeping new ban on a range of semi-automatic rifles and large ammunition magazines, which came just six days after a mass shooting in Christchurch, has been hailed as the “fastest response ever by a government after a tragedy”.
In the US, where conservative politicians have blocked even moderate gun control for 25 years, New Zealand’s swift action was greeted as a powerful inspiration – and a reminder of how far behind the country is.
“Sandy Hook happened six years ago and we
