concept   police firearms use
culture   New Zealand
statement   Police in New Zealand use firearms minimally and prioritize non-lethal methods and de-escalation techniques.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 attitudes towards armed police New Zealand Armed police officers are relatively rare, indicating lower levels of perceived threat and violence 1
2 firearm legislation New Zealand Has relatively strict firearm legislation with a focus on thorough background checks and licensing procedures for gun ownership. 1
3 gun control laws New Zealand Legislation changes after a terrorist attack, resulting in stricter regulations 1
4 gun culture New Zealand Guns are not as central to the national identity, and political discussions about gun control are less frequent compared to the United States. 1
5 gun violence New Zealand A shocking and uncommon occurrence, leading to swift changes in gun laws after tragic events. 1
6 gun violence prevention programs New Zealand Emphasized but with less urgency due to lower crime rates 1
7 gun violence prevention programs New Zealand Gained attention following the Christchurch mosque shootings, leading to reforms in gun laws and increased focus on preventing extremist-related violence. 1
8 gun-related violence New Zealand Low presence of guns and very low levels of gun-related violence, with a focus on peaceful and safe communities. 1
9 police carrying firearms New Zealand Police officers are not routinely armed and firearms are only brought out in specific situations requiring high-level response. 1
10 police firearms use New Zealand Minimal use of firearms by police, with emphasis on de-escalation and non-lethal methods 1
11 police firearms use New Zealand Police officers are typically not armed with firearms on regular patrol, and the use of firearms is rare and highly regulated. 1
12 use of firearms New Zealand Heavily restricted ownership and use, with focus on hunting and professional activities 1