Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
McIlraith, Mike. 2018 ‘The Number of Military-Style Semi-Automatic Weapons, Pistols, and Restricted Weapons.’ Official Information Act Disclosure IR-01-18-12383, pp. 1-2. Wellington: New Zealand Police. 29 November
Relevant contents
There are currently 66,085 MSSAs, pistols, and restricted weapons linked to active firearms licence holders nationally.
MSSAs: 14,878
Pistols: 41,253*
Restricted Firearms: 16,175**
[Editor's notes:
* Includes revolvers and other 'handgun' firearms
** Includes fully automatic firearms, etc.
MSSA = Military Style Semi Automatic rifle]
Last accessed at:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/26-sep-2018-ir-01-18-12383.pdf