Collection events for prohibited firearms start in Palmerston North on 19 July

Firearms collection events for buy-back and amnesty will be held from 19 July to 21 July in Palmerston North at the Awapuni Racecourse.

Access is from Te Wanaka Road off Pioneer Highway.

The events run from 10am-3pm.

Police is supporting firearms owners to hand-in prohibited firearms under amnesty or for buy-back at local collection events as part of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Parts and Magazines) Amendment Act 2019.

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