selling weapons but rather from their accessories. David Tipple, Gun City’s owner from whom Plessis-Allan bought the firearm, is enraged at Plessis-Allan’s fraudulent action, and intends to privately prosecute her in the event the police do not prosecute her. “I’m ready for the battle. She’s going down 100 per cent,” he said. Gun City, which markets itself widely, is an exception in this market as it sources its own imports. According to Auckland police, which has launched a criminal investigation in the wake of this incident, it “has closed the loophole and bolstering its rules” with immediate effect. It added that a a review launched in January into the processes around firearms licensing was already looking at tightening up online or mail-order firearm purchasing legislation. Buyers are now required to present themselves physically at a police station and present their firearms’ licence for verification by a police arms officer. Once police are satisfied, the form will then be passed on to the dealer. This is anticipated to negate any need for dealers to cross check details. Police will also continue to audit dealers to make sure  legislation is adhered to. This incident has led to lively debate on whether committing an offence in the interests of good investigative journalism is acceptable or even praiseworthy.