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COLFO produces PR pieces to keep the public informed on important firearm issues. Read our most recent pieces below, and subscribe to our mailing list for updates. We work to ensure the licensed firearm community is represented to politicians, media, and the public.

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COLFO Welcomes New Police Association President and Supports Improved Firearms Training

COLFO Welcomes New Police Association President and Supports Improved Firearms Training

COLFO Welcomes New Police Association President and Supports Improved Firearms Training

Oct 16, 20252 min read

Urgent Call for Enhanced Police Firearms Training Following Christchurch Tragedy

Urgent Call for Enhanced Police Firearms Training Following Christchurch Tragedy

Urgent Call for Enhanced Police Firearms Training Following Christchurch Tragedy

Aug 15, 20253 min read

Trust in Police rises for first time since 2019, but trust in data safety declines

Trust in Police rises for first time since 2019, but trust in data safety declines

Trust in Police rises for first time since 2019, but trust in data safety declines

Apr 16, 20253 min read

The Call for Higher Standards: COLFO's Stance on Police Firearms Training

The Call for Higher Standards: COLFO's Stance on Police Firearms Training

The Call for Higher Standards: COLFO's Stance on Police Firearms Training

Jan 15, 20253 min read

Police with “pistols on the hip” will result in the death of innocent people

Police with “pistols on the hip” will result in the death of innocent people

Police with “pistols on the hip” will result in the death of innocent people

Nov 21, 20243 min read

Police leak owner and location of “greatest machine gun ever made”

Police leak owner and location of “greatest machine gun ever made”

Police leak owner and location of “greatest machine gun ever made”

Nov 15, 20242 min read

Police Hid Truth About Terrorist Licensing, Inciting Needless Law Changes and Gun Buyback

Police Hid Truth About Terrorist Licensing, Inciting Needless Law Changes and Gun Buyback

Police Hid Truth About Terrorist Licensing, Inciting Needless Law Changes and Gun Buyback

Oct 8, 20243 min read

COLFO welcomes new Clubs and Ranges rules after Select Committee found Police Commissioner had powers “at odds with Privacy Commissioner”

COLFO welcomes new Clubs and Ranges rules after Select Committee found Police Commissioner had powers “at odds with Privacy Commissioner”

COLFO welcomes new Clubs and Ranges rules after Select Committee found Police Commissioner had powers “at odds with Privacy Commissioner”

Sep 24, 20242 min read

COLFO Corrects Claims Made About Clubs and Ranges

COLFO Corrects Claims Made About Clubs and Ranges

COLFO Corrects Claims Made About Clubs and Ranges

Jun 26, 20244 min read

Statement from Brad Gallop, Chairperson, Council of Licensed Firearm Owners

Statement from Brad Gallop, Chairperson, Council of Licensed Firearm Owners

Statement from Brad Gallop, Chairperson, Council of Licensed Firearm Owners

Jun 25, 20241 min read

Firearms licence suspensions have spiked dramatically since Christchurch mosque terror attacks

Firearms licence suspensions have spiked dramatically since Christchurch mosque terror attacks

Firearms licence suspensions have spiked dramatically since Christchurch mosque terror attacks

Jun 7, 20244 min read

Man charged for owning unregistered firearm, for the fist time ever

Man charged for owning unregistered firearm, for the fist time ever

Man charged for owning unregistered firearm, for the fist time ever

Mar 28, 20241 min read

Gun lobbyists question need for Firearms Registry after official data on seizures emerges

Gun lobbyists question need for Firearms Registry after official data on seizures emerges

Gun lobbyists question need for Firearms Registry after official data on seizures emerges

Jan 29, 20243 min read

Data undermining Firearm Registry was not disclosed to Parliament.

Data undermining Firearm Registry was not disclosed to Parliament.

Data undermining Firearm Registry was not disclosed to Parliament.

Jan 27, 20242 min read

Almost All Seized Firearms Since 2020 Were Smuggled Or Have No Serial Number – New OIA Data From Police

Almost All Seized Firearms Since 2020 Were Smuggled Or Have No Serial Number – New OIA Data From Police

Almost All Seized Firearms Since 2020 Were Smuggled Or Have No Serial Number – New OIA Data From Police

Hugh Devereux-Mack

Jan 26, 20241 min read

COLFO Contacts the Police Commissioner, and Board members of the New Zealand Police Association

COLFO Contacts the Police Commissioner, and Board members of the New Zealand Police Association

COLFO Contacts the Police Commissioner, and Board members of the New Zealand Police Association

Nov 2, 20231 min read

OIA: Request for information supporting Chris Cahill's Claim regarding sources of criminal arms

OIA: Request for information supporting Chris Cahill's Claim regarding sources of criminal arms

OIA: Request for information supporting Chris Cahill's Claim regarding sources of criminal arms

Nov 1, 20231 min read

Licensed firearms owners hoping ACT can convince scrapping the Firearms Registry

Licensed firearms owners hoping ACT can convince scrapping the Firearms Registry

Licensed firearms owners hoping ACT can convince scrapping the Firearms Registry

Oct 27, 20231 min read

Resignations Are An Appropriate Response For Firearm Data Breach

Resignations Are An Appropriate Response For Firearm Data Breach

Resignations Are An Appropriate Response For Firearm Data Breach

Jul 27, 20232 min read

NZPA President On Notice Over Incorrect Claim To Media

NZPA President On Notice Over Incorrect Claim To Media

NZPA President On Notice Over Incorrect Claim To Media

Jun 12, 20231 min read

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