'New gun laws to fire blanks until registry back on target'

The central firearms registry is in such a dire state that it would be unable to implement the proposed changes to the Firearms Control Act, according to Deputy Police Minister Maggie Sotyu. The registry is responsible for processing thousands of gun licence applications and renewals.Sotyu yesterday told parliament that she had found an outdated IT system and a high vacancy rate at the registry when she had visited earlier this year.