Most kiwis will have no problem with tighter gun laws. āAll good broā is the typical attitude.
I have no problem with guns, I appreciate they can give an immense sense of enjoyment. I think balance is needed, Australia is fair enough and NZ will be fair also. Guns is one thing that makes America unique, it seems there is more outrage about tighter gun control in NZ among Americans than kiwis themselves. Gun control in America is unconstitutional and probably impossible to implement anyhow, but NZ will no doubt be behind some change.
In Australia you can still shoot for fun if you join the appropriate clubs meet licence requirements. Owners of large property generally meet requirements. Like Zeb stated, weāve had mass shootings recently with legally obtained guns used and also have gang related gun violence throughout Sydney and Melbourne particularly. So obviously gun laws canāt stop the gun deaths, accidental or otherwise.
It seems deliberately obtuse from pro gun people labeling rifles as not militaristic because they donāt fire full auto. The ergonomic design of the gun, pistol grip and ability to easily fit attachments and change magazines is what makes them militaristic. The semi-auto mode is usually a more effective mode of fire also. The round is small so that it can be carried and loaded in abundance.