Thread: From NA to NZ

Ok, have a few more questions.

1) First, and likely most important, the subject of importation. After I've received my licenses I'm looking to bring some of my rifles over. They're a mix of A and E category, so I'm curious if anyone has dealt with that. Some could be converted to A category while others I would prefer to not do so as they're rarer guns. I also see that many of our firearms are considerably cheaper in Canada, so it would make sense for me to bring my firearms than spend a ton to buy duplicates there. Does anyone have experience bringing multiple firearms to New Zealand, or importing firearms?

From the government legislation website I see that each application is done through a local police station, and from the police website (Firearms approved for use in New Zealand Approved firearms | New Zealand Police ) I see that there are considerable numbers of firearms not on the list of "approved" guns. Does this mean if I can't find my gun (say an AR15 with thumbhole stock, no flashhider and limited magazine) on the list, they'll resist its importation?

2) Is mag capacity (7 rounds or less for semi autos) the sole defining feature, or is appearance of holding more than 10 rounds also a trigger for becoming an MSSA/E cat?

I ask because I was reading the legal definition of an MSSA and found this bit:
https://www.loc.gov/law/help/firearm...newzealand.php

(iii) a magazine (other than one designed to hold 0.22-inch rimfire cartridges) that—
(A) is capable of holding more than 7 cartridges; or
(B) is detachable, and by its appearance indicates that it is capable of holding more than 10 cartridges:

3) On bolt actions there's no issue with MSSA features? IE a lee enfield with bayonet lug and detachable 10 round magazine is ok?