21 Nov 2017

Gun lobby urges tougher sentences for gun-using criminals

From Morning Report, 8:30 am on 21 November 2017

The shooting of a Wellington taxi driver has led to renewed calls from a gun owners lobby group for tougher sentences for criminals who use guns. Driver Alem Tesema was shot in the shoulder by a passenger on Saturday night. Yesterday police said they are hunting for 26-year-old Dylan Nuku in connection with the attack. Nicole McKee is a the spokesperson for the Council of Licensed Firearm Owners and tells us what needs to change.