Thread: A stupid question

Hi all this may be a stupid question but do i need a import permit for a recoil pad?
Had a look on the police website and it wasn't quite definitive as it is a firearm part but not serialized like say a action or barrel so not quite sure any idea's
thanks in advance

Surely not, I wouldn’t define it as integral to the firearm. But I suppose it’s up to the powers above to define that.

part, in relation to any firearm or restricted weapon,—
(a)
means—
(i)
any component that, of itself, is essential to the discharge of any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile from the firearm or restricted weapon; and
(ii)
any component that is exclusively designed to be, or is intended to be, an integral part of the firearm or restricted weapon (for example, a butt, stock, magazine, or other component that feeds or contributes to feeding ammunition to the firearm or restricted weapon); and

@Quicknock i would think the same but as you say it depends on the powers that be, ill order it and wait and see,

why bother importing one??? there are plenty to be had here already???? some very good slip ons for under hundy too.

Last time I checked, the view of the cops (yup, they make shit up as they go along...) was that if it attaches to a firearm, you need a permit.

It is not hard applying for a permit, download the form, do it in digital form so you have a backup (in case it gets lost...) and submit.

You could of course also try phoning your local arms officer, or if you have lots of time the central firearms unit to get an answer.

If it was me, I'd just do the paperwork as a precaution.

Originally Posted by Hbwanderer

Hi all this may be a stupid question but do i need a import permit for a recoil pad?
Had a look on the police website and it wasn't quite definitive as it is a firearm part but not serialized like say a action or barrel so not quite sure any idea's
thanks in advance

Red Band jandle, job done.

Or for a firmer edition use a section of Cavallino tyre, (for a more staunch look you could use a section of Desert Dueler tyre!)

@257 Weatherby i did consider the jandle idea, could have bought one locally but was looking for a specific type of pad to match the era of the rifle I'm refinishing,

Originally Posted by Hbwanderer

@257 Weatherby i did consider the jandle idea, could have bought one locally but was looking for a specific type of pad to match the era of the rifle I'm refinishing,

What sort of rifle, what butt pad are you after? May have something here

Originally Posted by Hbwanderer

@257 Weatherby i did consider the jandle idea, could have bought one locally but was looking for a specific type of pad to match the era of the rifle I'm refinishing,

What sort of rifle, what butt pad are you after? May have something here

@Husky1600 its a churchill cambered in .308 they came with a redish vented recoil pad

like this one

you can buy something very similar for not a huge expence...I shall have a quick squizz and see what I can find.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

you can buy something very similar for not a huge expence...I shall have a quick squizz and see what I can find.

thanks Micky Duck

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...48703a435d-001