Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
McIlraith, Mike. 2019 ‘Police Data on Firearm Thefts and Seizures.’ Official Information Act Disclosure IR-01-19-1195. Wellington: New Zealand Police. 18 March
Relevant contents
The following table is a compiled synthesis of relevant firearm theft and seizure data recorded by New Zealand Police between 1 January and 31 December 2018.
Action: Airgun - Antique Firearm - Paintball Gun - Imitation/Replica Firearm - MSSA - Handgun - Rifle - Shotgun - Total
Stolen from licensed owner: 53 - 2 - 0 - 7 - 3 - 3 - 436 - 186 - 690
Stolen from unlicensed owner: 91 - 4 - 13 - 9 - 0 - 0 - 10 - 3 - 130
Seized by police: 219 - N/A - N/A - 44 - 40 - 118 - 748 - 429 - 1,598