"The MSSA, military-style automatic, reportedly used by the alleged gunman was not purchased from Gun City. Gun City did not sell him an MSSA, only A-category firearms," Tipple told a news conference in Christchurch. Under New Zealand gun laws, A-category weapons can be semi-automatic but limited to seven shots. Waiting for detailsArdern did not detail the new gun laws, but has said she supports a ban on automatic weapons following the Christchurch shootings. Ardern said 'our gun laws will change' in a press conference following the deadly attacks.

Source: CBC News March 18, 2019 07:41 UTC