Thread: Trial Firearm Licence Firearm Safety Programme

Update from Mike McIlraith, Officer in Charge, Arms Act Service Delivery Group, NZ Police...

Background
New Zealand Police (Police) are required by Regulation to deliver firearms safety training and to date this has been achieved by the engagement of a suitable third party. By 1 July 2018 Police intend that a new firearms safety programme will be delivered for a two year trial period. This programme will be in two parts: theory and practical.

Theory knowledge will be provided by Police via an online learning module hosted on the main Police website. The theoretical test will be done online through a government agency acting on behalf of Police. Practical training will be delivered for Police through a contractual arrangement with one or more third parties with a focus on hands-on safe-handling and use of firearms designed to improve safety outcomes. It is the intention of Police that the third party for the practical training will be identified via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process which will be commenced in January 2018.