Hon STUART NASH: —of this legislation, and I would like to quote a message from Simon, received this week: "Sir Thomas would have been pleased to see so many of his recommendations implemented in this bill. He had a strong affinity with New Zealand firearms owners, and he knew how important firearms are for many sections of New Zealand's community. He worked extremely hard to meet with and listen to gun owners, and he respected those for whom firearms are vital tools or sporting equipment. He also valued personal responsibility and public safety highly, and he worked hard to find recommendations that struck the right balance for New Zealand. He had a deeply practical streak alongside his broad intelligence, and he wanted a firearms regime that would work in the real world. He knew that effective firearms regulation is not easy, and no laws, no matter how good, can prevent all harm. After years of waiting, he would have been very pleased to see Parliament finally adopt the key planks of the system he believed would give New Zealand the best chance of reducing harm." 