Thread: Importing Magazines from Brownells

Originally Posted by Tbirdsteve

There is no restriction on owning a magazine in NZ. A schoolkid can buy one in any size. It will normally require an Import Permit unless you make them believe it's for a bolt action rifle. The Import Permit is free if you decide to bother with one but it will also require an Export Permit to leave the US. This will cost around $400 or more and take two to eight weeks. Finally you will pay GST on the total when it gets here and will probably be asked to produce the original Import Permit. The alternative is to ask an American to post you some "Safety cartridge clips" via standard airmail which is less prone to interferance by officials. The Export Permit is their problem and if neccessary you could apply for an Import Permit if asked for one. To legally fit a big mag to your semi-auto your will need to first register the gun with the police as an MSSA. Until then it's best to keep them apart. You can buy big mags before getting your E-cat, just don't fit them to your gun, and remember to register the weapon first too.

OK, I'll bite as it seems you are fishing for one

Not quite correct there old chap.

For starters the police take a very dim view if your have a hi cap AND the Semi Auto it fits in the same residence (assuming the semi is not on an E endorsement). the courts have already set a president for this.

If you American friend gets caught he will most likely be "Bubba's bitch" as they take a dim view of this. You might be no longer his friend

And you will need a NZ permit import permit no matter what.

You will find most AO's will not issue retrospective permits which means customs head down the "importing prohibited goods" road very quickly
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and finally the fees are less than 400 bucks depending on what you want and where you are shopping. For example Brownells charge a % of the order cost.



Poor advice in this area means someones gonna end up in the excrement.

Please if you want to buy gun stuff over seas it aint that hard if you know and follow the rules