“It strengthens penalties and enforcement against unlawful firearms activity while removing unnecessary rules and improving the way the firearms system operates. “One of the most significant changes is the creation of a new arms regulator, Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand, that will operate independently of the Police. “Police will be able to focus on investigating crime and holding offenders to account, while the regulator focuses on licensing, firearms safety, education, and delivering a professional service to licenced firearm owners. Notes:Notable changes in the Bill include:Separating firearms regulation from police and the creation of a new arms regulator. Increasing penalties for some offences and creating eight new offences, including ones to reduce firearms entering the black market.