Buying any firearm a mail order form is required.
Collecting in person (a mail order form is not required)
A mail order form is not required if you are collecting from us in person (in Kerikeri). We also need to determine that you are suitable to own an air rifle (firearm), and this is at our discretion.
Process for purchasing a firearm via mail order or internet sale:
1 Order the firearm from our online website.
We (NZA) will email you the invoice to pay.
2 Complete the mail order form:
We (NZA) will email you the pre-filled out FRM43A Mail Order Form to complete.
3 Deliver the form to your nearest Police station.
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4 Once you meet all requirements, Police will allow us to courier your firearm.
Who needs a New Zealand firearms licence?
If you are 16 years old or over you can apply for a firearms licence (unless you are disqualified from holding a firearms licence). This will allow you to have and use unsupervised:
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non-prohibited firearms that do not require an endorsement (more information on Endorsements below) and ammunition
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an airgun if you are 16 or 17 years of age (a firearms licence not being required if you are 18 years of age or over)
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specially dangerous airguns, including pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles.
Important note
Anyone can use a non-prohibited firearm without a licence if they are under the immediate supervision of a licence holder at all times while in possession of the firearm. ‘Immediate supervision’ means the licensed person is within reach of and can control the firearm. The supervisor must not be using another firearm at the same time.
NB: You can be arrested and fined and/or imprisoned:
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If you possess or carry an airgun without a lawful purpose.
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If you carelessly use an airgun.
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For firing an airgun in a way that may endanger, annoy or frighten anyone or harm property.
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For unlawfully pointing an airgun at someone.
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If you sell or supply an airgun to an unlicensed person under 18. This could happen if an adult buys an airgun as a gift for a child.
More information see:
https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/firearms-safety/firearms/licensing/apply-new-zealand-firearms-licence