A Wellington gunsmith says replica 9 millimetre air pistols being sold in New Zealand in increasing numbers are incredibly hard to tell from the real thing.
Police have raised concerns about the availability of high-powered air guns.
They can be sold to people over 18 without a licence for as little as $70.
Paremata gunsmith Murray Cameron says even to the trained eye the replicas are hard to tell from the real thing.
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The Arms Amendment Bill now before Parliament is likely to tighten control of some high-powered air guns.
