Tamaki Challenges Gun Ban in Court | Auckland News

Brian Tamaki, leader of Destiny Church, is preparing to sue police and politicians after his firearms license was permanently revoked — a move he blames on his outspoken criticism of Indian Prime Minister Modi and other controversial remarks. Claiming he’s been unfairly labeled unfit to hold a gun despite years of compliance, Tamaki vows to fight the decision in court, accusing authorities of political bias and hypocrisy, especially after police ignored a protest involving an effigy of Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The revocation followed a June 30th temporary suspension and seizure of weapons triggered by his online posts, including calls for “purging” certain groups and references to using shotguns for protection. A recent video where he labeled some as “evil” and on “heaven’s hit list” also drew police scrutiny, culminating in his wife reporting that officers returned to their home to remove his gun safe. While Tamaki downplays the financial loss — estimating the seized guns were worth $50K — his focus is squarely on the legal battle, insisting he’s being targeted for speaking truth boldly and will not back down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a01fc4c3414decc