Important change to Purchasing Firearms, Ammunition and Airguns by Mail Order
Date Published:
November 2015
Important change to the Mail Order process (S. 43A, Arms Act 1983)
Mail Order Sales:
From 22 October 2015, NZ Police will supply the verification (endorsement) of a mail order sale direct to the seller rather than to the purchaser (applicant for the verification) as has been the case.
This change in process will:
- Reduce the opportunity for fraud
- Provide adequate physical identification of the purchaser
- Give greater confidence that the purchaser is a “fit and proper” person
- Provide confidence in maintaining Firearms Licence holder records