Brian Tamaki’s firearms licence revoked by police
Police have permanently revoked Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki's firearms licence, and he vows to take legal action.
Police have permanently revoked the firearms licence of Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki and seized two of his guns. He is now prohibited from possessing firearms or using them even under supervision. Tamaki has vowed to pursue legal action against police and politicians over the decision.
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Brian Tamaki says his firearms licence has been revoked
Tamaki said he was prohibited from possessing his own guns and using firearms “even under the supervision of a licensed firearms holder”.
RNZ
Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence
He claimed it was because of his criticism of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
1News
Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence
The church leader said authorities had told him he could never hold a gun again on Friday.
NZ Herald
Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence
'Police have now decided I am no longer a fit and proper person' Tamaki said.
NZ Herald
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki responds to firearms licence being revoked
Tamaki confirmed his firearms licence has been revoked and two guns seized.
NZ Herald
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki vows to take firearms ban to court after licence revoked
Police permanently revoked the Destiny Church leader's firearms licence on Friday.
Newstalk ZB
Brian Tamaki to take police, politicians to court over gun licence ban
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has vowed to pursue legal action against “the police and politicians” he claims are behind his recent gun licence removal and firearms ban.