The untold story behind New Zealand’s illegal firearms trade

Why the media never talked about fake firearm licences bought on the darknet

This article has been sitting in my drafts for a while. I wasn’t sure whether I’d ever post it. There are truths about what’s happening in this country that the media flat-out refuses to touch. So if they won’t talk about it, I guess I will.

Over the last few years, the media has been quick to spotlight so-called "straw buyers" – licensed firearms owners who purchase guns on behalf of criminals or those without a license. We've also seen headlines about the growing threat of 3D-printed firearms, with DIY blueprints widely available across the internet.