It appears Ocasio-Cortez, in an effort to malign the U.S. gun advocacy group, applied American standards to New Zealand, a country that arguably has tougher guns laws than the United States.
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In New Zealand, there are far more gun restrictions than the United States on average, although they might appear to be looser than some left-leaning states.
All gun owners must have a license to carry in New Zealand, but not all firearms have to be registered. Criminal background checks are mandatory, and factor in mental health, addiction, and domestic violence in one's history. Law enforcement has the final say in whether a private citizen can own a firearm, but they cannot issue a firearm if personal protection is the reason for purchase.
Additionally, New Zealand prohibits open carry, concealed carry, and carrying without a permit. Fully automatic firearm permits may be issued, but certain types of semi-automatic weapons and shotguns are classified as military-style semi-automatic weapons and thus require a particular license in order to obtain.
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In New Zealand, there are far more gun restrictions than the United States on average, although they might appear to be looser than some left-leaning states.
All gun owners must have a license to carry in New Zealand, but not all firearms have to be registered. Criminal background checks are mandatory, and factor in mental health, addiction, and domestic violence in one's history. Law enforcement has the final say in whether a private citizen can own a firearm, but they cannot issue a firearm if personal protection is the reason for purchase.
Additionally, New Zealand prohibits open carry, concealed carry, and carrying without a permit. Fully automatic firearm permits may be issued, but certain types of semi-automatic weapons and shotguns are classified as military-style semi-automatic weapons and thus require a particular license in order to obtain.
How New Zealand's gun laws compare to the States'
The terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left more than 49 people dead and scores of others wounded has evoked a lot of emotion and debate in the United States about how government can effectively reduce the amount of gun violence in schools and places of worship.