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The Arms Act: Health professionals have role in reducing firearms risk
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The Arms Act: Health professionals have role in reducing firearms risk
Wednesday 2 August 2023, 12:20 AM

New Zealanders own and use firearms for a range of very valid reasons, including sport [Image: Supplied]
Recent changes to the Arms Act 1983 and the launch of Te Tari Pūreke are intended to support the safe and responsible use of firearms in Aotearoa, making our communities safer. This article answers some common questions about the implications of these changes for health practitioners
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