Our goal is to assist you in first obtaining your nz firearms licence. Apply for a firearms licence individual service nsw. A new zealand firearms licence is personal to the licence holder and is issued by new zealand police to people aged over 16 who are considered to be fit and proper to possess firearms. Verify your details on the form with your firearms licence card and the police licence database. As well as your permit, you will also need to obtain a visitors firearms licence. A new zealand firearms licence is personal to the licence holder and is issued by new zealand. Form 33a declaration by an unlicensed person to possess a weapon at an approved range. The license can only be applied for, in person, in new zealand but the details of the proposed importation can be confirmed in advance. Use this applications form to apply for a new zealand firearms licence or renew your firearms licence.
Firearms must be registered with victoria police, and a permit to acquireas well as an appropriate firearms licence is required to purchase, possess, carry and use such devices in victoria. Firearms licences are issued for 2 or 5 years with the exception of. You will need to produce your passport and current firearms licence from your own country. Forward the form to the district arms officer for completion and. In some cases, indepth investigations are conducted. The above newsletter is in both english and afrikaans and is an excellent explanation of the current status of the firearms amnesty. Request to cancel a firearm licence, permit, certificate or authorization section 28, 42, 56, 70, 81 and 881 of the firearms control act, 2000 act no 60 of 2000 official date stamp a. For official use by the police station where the request is captured 1 request reference no date received.
It is possible to attend a training course at a pistol range in new zealand without first having a firearms licence under strict supervision, but many clubs require that you have at least begun the process towards getting your licence. To own and use a rifle or shotgun the most accessible and broadly used firearms in new zealand you need to apply for the standard, or acategory, gun licence. Tena koutou, i am interested in the details of current new zealand firearms licences. People visiting new zealand for 12 months or less, and wishing to bring a firearm into the country for their use, need to obtain a visitors firearms licence and an import permit. An incomplete form will cause delays in processing your application. Gun licences and gun law in new zealand too easy and. Type of licence, permit, certificate or authorization indicate with an x 1 lice nce s 2. Find out about the permits and licences youll need to go hunting. Goods that are manufactured in new zealand will in most cases require an enduser certificate signed by the ultimate enduser. You can have more than one genuine reason on your firearms licence. Firearms licence holders can lawfully only procure and own the categories of firearms their licence. New zealand visitors firearms licence and import permits.
Target pistols b endorsement, millitarystyle semiautomatic rifles or shotguns mssa e endorsement, a collection of pistols or restricted weapons c collectors or museum endorsement, pistols or restricted. Apply for a new licence excluding applications for a dealer licence note. You can use the link provided under documents to use section to download the form. Application for a new zealand firearms licence new zealand police. Form pol67m pdf 886kb application for a firearms dealers licence.
If your licence is not due to expire within 3 months of completing your application to renew a licence you will be required to provide an early renewal form located on the weapons licensing internet site. You should read the importing a firearm section on the nz police website. Guide to renewing a weapons act licence form 6a or. Just bring your completed application form and supporting documents along with your current licence if youre renewing. Ecat endorsement requirements nz hunting and shooting.
Processing a firearms licence application involves a variety of background checks. If your licence expired on or after november 30, 2017, you are eligible for a sixmonth extension period in renewing your licence. European firearms passes are normally valid for 5 years or the length of your firearm certificate whichever is shorter. Qp 0517 approved historical society declaration collectors licence qp 0518a approved club declaration. In order to ensure that a person remains compliant with the firearms control act, 2000, and the firearms regulations, 2004, all firearm licences and permits must be renewed within the prescribed period. In new zealand the law, based on the english legal system, that allows the possession of firearms is the arms act 1983, subsequent amendments and associated regulations, whereby persons judged to be fit and proper may be in possession of a firearm if they have obtained the appropriate firearms licence or are under the direct supervision. Application for a new zealand firearms licence new. Use this application form to apply for a new zealand firearms licence renew your firearms licence what you need to do 1 complete this application form first time applicants will also need to complete a firearms safety course with nzmsc new zealand mountain safety council as outlined in the arms code licence renewal applicants will also need to complete the. Use this application form to apply for a new zealand nz firearms licence. If you do not have a licence, if your licence has expired, or if you want to get a pal for a different class of firearm, use form rcmp 5592. Issuance of an ffl in no way guarantees the business or activity is not in violation of state andor local law. A renewal application atf form 8 part ii will automatically be mailed by atf to the mailing address on the license approximately 90 days prior to the expiration of the license. You will need to show that you are a genuine shooter in your own country.
Firearm and licencing categories in new zealand as at. Application form for renewal of a pal firearms licence. Application for a new zealand firearms licence form pdf, 111kb. Download firearm licence renewal saps 518a form firearm licence renewal. Qp 0515 application for statement of eligibility to join an approved pistol shooting club. It is also a police requirement that, after 3 visits as a visitor, you must become a financial member of the club in order to progress your training. Nz mountain safety firearms test course welcome to nz hunter education.
On public conservation land, this permission is obtained by getting a hunting permit from doc. Endorsements on the licence identify which categories of firearms a licence holder can lawfully possess. Nz firearms licence renewal renewing your firearms licence renewing your firearms licence is not just an exercise where you pay money and have another licence issued. Since the 20 arms code was published, there has been a change to processes for purchasing or acquiring a firearm as it relates to mail order and internet sales. Firearm forms and reference information victoria police. Visitors firearms licence and import permits visitors firearms licence a visitors firearms licence will let you shoot for hunting or competition in new zealand for up to a year. Nz firearm licences a official information act request. As part of the application for a licence, the police will assess whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to possess firearms.
Our education will help you to become a safe and responsible firearms owner and a safer and more successful hunter and shooter. For more information, check out the firearms licensing process. To hunt on any land in new zealand requires the permission of the landowner. If youre hunting in an open hunting area, you can apply for a permit online.
It gives you the pros and cons of using the amnesty to resolve the issue of an expired licence. However, should you have information that may disqualify the person from obtaining a federal firearms license, please contact the federal firearms licensing center toll free at 18666622750. New zealand firearms licence application new zealand police. If you are purchasing firearms or ammunition in any nonfacetoface transaction you must provide an order form to police police have a standard form for this. Mfat may be willing to waive this requirement when the goods are.
Visitors to new zealand with their own firearms licence can apply for a permit to import and a visitors firearms licence at the police online form here. If you are wishing to apply for any of the following categories of firearm licence, please access and complete an application through the victoria police eservices portal. Your rifle will need to be on the approved type list. How to renew a federal firearms license ffl bureau of. Here you will find relevant information, application forms and guides that will assist you when inquiring about a firearm. My understanding of the current system, based on the standard new zealand firearms licence page on the nz police website1, is that members of the new zealand public must typically hold a firearms licence before they can own firearms or use them unsupervised.
If you have an expired licence we strongly advise that you read this newsletter. If you are 16 years old or over you can apply for a firearms licence. To read adobe acrobat pdf files, you may need to download and install the free adobe reader from adobe systems. How to export military and dualuse goods new zealand. International visitors wishing to bring their rifles to shoot in new zealand will need to obtain, in advance, a permit to import. You will be notified by the firearms records bureau when your firearms license application has been processed by mail. Records of recent hunter incidents not accidents tell us that a high percentage involve hunters. If you are having difficulty opening or filling out a pdf form we suggest you read these fillabe forms tips. Guide to renewing a weapons act licence form 6a or 6b page 1 of 2. To check the status of your nonresident firearms license or alien permit application, contact the firearms records bureau directly at 617 6604782.
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