Are BB guns legal?

Are BB guns legal?

Yes. BB guns are classified as airguns under the Arms Act 1983. Anyone aged 18 or older can possess and use an airgun. Anyone under 18 years of age may use an airgun if they hold a New Zealand Firearms Licence or they are under the "immediate supervision" of a firearms licence holder or a person aged 18 or older.

For more information, visit Te Tari Pūreke - Firearms Safety Authority.

Free firearms safety lectures are offered by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council.