Police are encouraging firearm holders to keep an eye on the Police website for new collection events. A new batch of dates will be available shortly, taking collection events up until the end of the amnesty and buy-back on 20 December 2019.
There are two collection events on in your area this weekend – on Saturday 28 September at Poukawa School in Hastings from 10am-1.30pm and Sunday 29 September at the Patoka Hall in Patoka from 10am-1.30pm.
If you can’t make a collection event, firearm holders also have the option of going to their local dealer to hand in firearms and parts. There are participating dealers in nearly 40 locations – note that you can hand in up to 3 firearms and up to 5 parts at a dealer. Contact your local dealer to make a booking before you go.
Firearm owners can now also apply for compensation if they own a unique prohibited firearm, part or accessory. Information on criteria, cost and how to apply is now available on the Police website.
You can also modify some prohibited firearms - Police’s website has information on modifications and a list of approved gunsmiths.
For more information go to www.police.govt.nz or call 0800 311 311.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre