Thread: From NA to NZ

Originally Posted by Moutere

That link references the Queensland State (Australia) requirements, not NZ.

Right you are. I should've known. Does such a published standard exist for NZ or is it more of a "depends who you get inspecting it" thing?

Originally Posted by Soulosurfer

Dang that's too bad!


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Worth a trip anyways! Maybe see if you can find someone in Alberta - they can still host, and it's directly below NWT. Only big game seasons are really in the fall though.


I also see that the storage regs pertaining to ammunition with firearms is here: http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regul...DLM169122.html

Doesn't really spell out what "capable of being discharged" means. I'm assuming a trigger lock fits the bill.

Hi Canross

Yes, a firearms safety course is required. This is not onerous, and they held on a regular basis. The Christchurch Arms Office will help you with this, and they are a good bunch.

Yes, you can make your own cabinet provided it meets the requirements. All endorsed licences (B,C,D, E) require a minimum cabinet of 6mm steel, recessed doors, 5 lever deadlocks, securely attached to the building, or a 'stout room' or 'strong room' (concrete & steel).

Pistols and Restricted Weapons (machine guns etc) held on a C endorsement may not be fired with ball ammunition (blanks at a properly organised 'theatrical event' is OK). Restricted Weapons must be stored with a vital part removed and stored separately. If you wish to shoot your pistols then they must be held under a B (pistol club) endorsement, but they can be stored or displayed with your C firearms.

There are no A category magazine restrictions except for semi-auto long arms as follows; .22 rimfire - 15 rounds, centrefire rifles and shotguns - 7 rounds. Higher capacity semi-autos require an E endorsement and are classified as MSSA's (Military Style Semi Auto's), and such features as flash hiders, folding stocks, and free-standing pistol grips also fit this category (only on semi-autos).

There are no restrictions on the number of firearms you may possess on a C endorsement, but the B endorsement restricts you to 12 pistols (unless you can prove you need more to participate in your events).

A category firearms (rifles, shotguns) do not need to have bolts or magazines removed when in storage unless the ammo is stored in the same cabinet. Store your ammo in another cupboard and no worries! The ammo storage rule is that it must be reasonably secure from children. There are no specific requirements for this.

I hope this answers some of your questions. Feel free to ask for more info.