STORY WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE 2002 T O P S T O R Y Kiwis could own nearly one million firearms - police 15 June 2002 Police estimate that New Zealanders could own nearly one million firearms, including 27,500 pistols.However, the actual number owned is not known because gun users only have to register automatic weapons, military-style semi-automatics and hand-guns.Police licencing and vetting manager Inspector Joe Green said about 27,500 pistols, 6800 military-style semi-automatic firearms and 3300 restricted weapons – a category that includes machineguns – were registered with police.There are about 230,000 gun licence holders, with nearly 4300 people – 100 more than last...