New Zealand's history of gun ownership could be upended
New Zealand's history of gun ownership could be upended
By LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press
There are an estimated 1.5 million firearms in New Zealand — roughly one for every three citizens. While that rate pales in comparison to the United States and more than a dozen other countries, it's an eye-popping amount for a country that rarely encounters gun violence.
The country's gun roots run deep, going