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    Mate has a setup in his house truck that has had the tick of approval. Its those two steel lockable hoops thingies. MUCH lighter than a safe.
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    I did think of that but wanting something that will protect the rifles and scopes from getting knocked about.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Jack View Post
    I emailed the Christchurch arms officer the following question, his answer is below.

    we are going to be living in our caravan for a few months on the road if our house sells.

    I have looking at storage options for a rifle possibly two but unsure yet.

    I wondered if I could bolt something like either of these options to the floor under the bed and also use trigger locks as well.

    Supermax case

    Aluminium case

    I am just trying to think of some ideas that are not heavy like a metal safe would be.

    Thanks for your time.




    This is the response from the Christchurch arms officer

    Kia ora Happy Jack

    Please refer to section 3.2 of the document in this link: Link here

    You will note that there is no specific requirement for a metal safe to be used.

    Ngā mihi

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    But the reply is not a definite yes or no to your boxes. Very vague answer really as from your question it sort of shows you have done your homework and probably read section 3.2

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    No it isn't definite and yes I had already read that and been asking around. Unfortunately as always they are being obtuse so all anyone can do is fix something up then hope and pray they accept it
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    If can store firearms in a caravan, why not allow to store in a secured storage facility? There has electronic fence, 24x7 security measures and big locks. If police could allow this, it really help me a lot.
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    So be it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Black Rabbit View Post
    If can store firearms in a caravan, why not allow to store in a secured storage facility? There has electronic fence, 24x7 security measures and big locks. If police could allow this, it really help me a lot.
    you can do...and always have been able to do so....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Duck View Post
    you can do...and always have been able to do so....
    I must have missed that in the arms act, can you point out which part its under please Micky as it could help solve another problem I might have.

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    the bit where you talk to local copper and tell him your firearms cabinet is secured in the storage facility...I know of two people who have done this long term in last few years....as has been pointed out...its arguably a hell of a lot MORE secure in a lock up than most houses.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Duck View Post
    you can do...and always have been able to do so....
    Well, I mean not just store it but can pass firearm officer inspection. I remember I have seen from somewhere not just for once, it said I can `t do that way.
    So be it

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    if the bolts and ammunition are stored elsewhere.........
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    Quote Originally Posted by Black Rabbit View Post
    Well, I mean not just store it but can pass firearm officer inspection. I remember I have seen from somewhere not just for once, it said I can `t do that way.
    You won't (or should not) get the OK to store ammo in a storage facility as it's a DG and you can't confirm over the course of the entire facility which customer areas have DG's for emergency reasons. Been some horrendous fires at storage facilities in the past where the pops and bangs have been a major concern (people chucking 9Kg gas bottles in their lockups).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    Hey Team, Looking at doing a loop of NZ for 6-12 months and would like to take my rifle with me, does anyone know if its ok to have a rifle in a locked cabinet or what have you in a caravan? or is it a no no with the police?
    On this note does anyone have knowledge of whether a tourist could carry a firearm in a motorhome for the duration of their stay?
    I'm asking because I don't consider it "storing" if I'm use the vehicle for carriage, no different to you transporting it a to/from the range or hunting area.

    Does anyone know if I could carry a rifle for 10-14 days if I was to bring one on a holiday with intentions of hunting at some point of the visit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by No.3 View Post
    You won't (or should not) get the OK to store ammo in a storage facility as it's a DG and you can't confirm over the course of the entire facility which customer areas have DG's for emergency reasons. Been some horrendous fires at storage facilities in the past where the pops and bangs have been a major concern (people chucking 9Kg gas bottles in their lockups).
    But, if only rifles can I get permit?
    So be it

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    Quote Originally Posted by CBH Australia View Post
    On this note does anyone have knowledge of whether a tourist could carry a firearm in a motorhome for the duration of their stay?
    I'm asking because I don't consider it "storing" if I'm use the vehicle for carriage, no different to you transporting it a to/from the range or hunting area.

    Does anyone know if I could carry a rifle for 10-14 days if I was to bring one on a holiday with intentions of hunting at some point of the visit.
    The motorhome would need appropriate storage, and I doubt the rental company would let you drill holes in their vehicle.

    Regarding it being no different to us transporting a rifle to a range or hunting area, there are new rules around that, the most important in your scenario is you can only leave the vehicle for up to one hour.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chindit View Post
    But the reply is not a definite yes or no to your boxes. Very vague answer really as from your question it sort of shows you have done your homework and probably read section 3.2
    Simon made it simple?
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