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1. Survey in trust and confidence in the firearms system

   The Firearms Safety Authority is undertaking its second survey with the public and firearms licence holders to measure public confidence in the firearms licensing system. Executive Director Angela Brazier says it’s ...

   smjd15 - 10/04/2024 - 1:35pm

2. Firearms buy-back and amnesty collection events

   ... events around the country today as part of the prohibited firearms buy-back and amnesty scheme.    Collection events were held in ... district include the following:    Bay of Plenty: 41 firearms owners were processed, handing in a total of 64 prohibited firearms ...

   rpel50 - 19/07/2019 - 5:34pm

3. Firearms safety important in rural areas

   ... of rural burglaries leads Canterbury police to remind rural firearms holders of their security obligations. William Stewart faces a ... of charges relating to burglaries, alleged driving offences, firearms and drug offences, all allegedly committed in the Selwyn and Mid - ...

   webadmin - 15/07/2009 - 2:37pm

4. More dealers to open their doors for firearms buy-back

   ... from Kaitaia to Invercargill are opening their doors to firearms owners this week as part of the government amnesty and buy-back ... approved licensed dealers are ready to accept prohibited firearms and parts on behalf of NZ Police. This comes after a successful ...

   smjd15 - 17/09/2019 - 7:37am

5. Police respond to signalled firearms law changes

   ... the processes implemented in Australia following their firearms law reforms and their processes around amnesty and buy-back. ... “We have continued our engagement with the New Zealand firearms community. "We know the majority of our firearms licence holders ...

   ebld47 - 01/04/2019 - 4:35pm

6. Police to implement new firearms laws to keep communities safe

   New firearms laws have been passed by Parliament which significantly reform New ... “The Government acted quickly to change New Zealand’s firearms laws and Police is now responsible for implementing and enforcing ... is the prohibiting of a large number of semi-automatic firearms, parts, and large-capacity magazines.    There will be very few ...

   rpel50 - 11/04/2019 - 10:35am

7. Dealers to pilot Firearms Buy-back channel

   As another option for handing in prohibited firearms under the Government Buy-back scheme, Police have announced a pilot for the hand-in of firearms at approved licensed Dealers – due to commence Monday, 2nd ...

   eeem80 - 30/08/2019 - 4:47pm

8. Consultation opens on proposed regulations to support the new Firearms Registry

   ... proposed regulations to support the new legislation for the Firearms Registry – which will be in place by June 2023. The registry will link firearms to licence holders and track sales of all firearms, parts and ...

   smjd15 - 01/09/2022 - 12:02pm

9. How do I book a firearms safety course?

   You can book for a firearms safety course in your area by going to www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/firearms-safety/firearms-safety-course . Please note you must have completed your licence ...

   webadmin - 22/05/2025 - 10:06am

10. I am coming into New Zealand and want to bring my firearms with me/go hunting. What do I need to do?

    You need to obtain a visitor’s firearms licence and an import permit for any firearms you wish to bring. Read more information in our section for ...

    webadmin - 24/06/2021 - 7:24am