New Zealand's gun laws are notably more liberal than other countries in the Pacific and focus mainly on vetting firearm owners, rather than registering firearms or banning certain types of firearms.[4] Firearms legislation is provided for in the Arms Act and its associated regulations, though stricter unofficial police and government policies also apply[citation needed].Categories of firearmsFirearms in New Zealand fall into one of four categories:    Pistols are firearms shorter than 762 mm (30 in).    Restricted...