Hi
Can somebody clarify if you can travel with firearms in your car when crossing with the Ferry to the South Island ?
Thanks
Hi
Can somebody clarify if you can travel with firearms in your car when crossing with the Ferry to the South Island ?
Thanks
This changed with the new rules i believe? from police point of view
Frankly it's best to remove bolt, or lock a lever action, and cable lock it to vehicle (load anchors work well), bury it under everything else, take any bolts with you and stay stum. Lock any ammo in a stout steel box and also cable lock it to vehicle. What other people don't know about they can't steal or access. Declare it and tell the world- oh, and invite a whole lot of rigamarole. Discretion is the best part of valor methinks.
I know a lot but it seems less every day...
Due to the exorbitant cost of reloading components, warning shots will not be given.
Good old common sense
last time i traveled across i told them when signing in and gave the bolts to the crew to lock away for the journey.
@Tigerbarb, best to get the info you need from the Police website.
Go to https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-se...rms-and-safety
Scroll down to Firearms Safety, and click on the Storage link
Teh secure storage guidance doc has specific info for passenger ferry trips.
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Surprised at the number of hunters I've met over the last couple of weeks who have zero idea of law change. Mostly farmers and others that don't do Facebook or Forums. Rifles on the seat with ammo and belt.
3 Travelling with Firearms
3.1 Storage of Firearms in Vehicles During Transportation (r19B)
3.1.3 Passenger Ferry
1. If the vehicle is travelling on a passenger ferry, then it can be left unattended for the duration of the journey if the driver and passengers are required to leave the vehicle decks. The vehicle must be locked, the windows must be closed, and the keys must not be left with the vehicle
I would like to think it's what we all have been doing for quite some time and that it is now in regulation is a rare example of lawmakers acknowledging best practice as outlined by actual users.
Thanks guys its always good to conferm that other people read and understand the law same as you .
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