New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a plan to ban military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles in the wake of the terrorist attack that killed 50 people in Christchurch.
She said the law would be in place by April 11, at the end of the next two-week sitting session.
"In short, every semi-automatic weapon used in the terrorist attack on Friday will be banned in this country," she said.
While the legislation is being prepared, immediate changes to licensing regulations will restrict the purchase of the weapons.
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