a wild animal as defined in paragraph (a) of the definition of that term in section 2(1) of the Wild Animal Control Act 1977:

wallaby (family Macropodidae):

feral rabbit:

feral hare:

Canada goose (Branta canadensis).

in writing in hard copy form; or

electronically through an Internet site.

signed by the applicant; and

delivered to an address specified in the application form.

the full name of the applicant; and

the sex of the applicant; and

the date of birth of the applicant; and

the address and occupation of the applicant; and

the number of the applicant’s firearms licence; and

the address of the place, or each place, at which the business is to be carried on; and

in addition to the information required by section 5A(1)(b) of the Act,—

the name and firearms licence number of each employee who, in their capacity as an employee, will be handling or have access to any arms items or ammunition at the place of business where the applicant intends to carry on business as a licensed dealer; and

if the applicant intends to operate from 2 or more places of business, the dealer’s licence number of the manager (or copy of the manager’s application for a dealer’s licence) of each place of business; and

the names and contact details of 2 persons unrelated to the applicant who ordinarily reside in New Zealand of whom inquiries can be made as to whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to carry on dealer activities; and

the name and contact details of the applicant’s next of kin; and

any other information that may be required by a commissioned officer of Police.

in writing in hard copy form; or

electronically through an Internet site.

made using the form prescribed or approved by the Commissioner; and

signed by the applicant; and

delivered to an address specified in the application form.

the full name of the applicant; and

the address of the place at which the gun show is to be conducted; and

the period (not exceeding 5 days) over which the gun show is to be held; and

in relation to the place at which the gun show is to be conducted, details of—

arms items (excluding parts that are not major firearm parts); and

ammunition.

particulars of the item, which must include,—

the date the item was received; and

the name and address of the person from whom the item is received, unless the item is an airgun or a firearm, pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited item, or restricted weapon and the item is immediately surrendered by the licensed dealer to a member of the Police; and

the number of the firearms licence of the person from whom the item is received, unless—

particulars of the item, which must include,—

the date on which the item’s manufacture is completed.

particulars of the item, which must include,—

the date on which the item is delivered; and

the name and address of the person to whom the item is delivered; and

except in the case of a restricted airgun delivered to a person who is of or over the age of 18 years, the number of the firearms licence of the person to whom the item is delivered; and

in the case of a pistol, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, pistol carbine conversion kit, or restricted weapon delivered to a person who requires a permit to possess it, the date and place of issue of the permit.

a restricted airgun; and

used other than in airsoft or paintball sports.

the person’s name and address; and

the number of the person’s firearms licence.

does not apply to a licensed dealer who is the director or curator of a bona fide museum (see instead the requirements in regulation 7A); and

is subject to regulations 7B(1), 7D(2), and 7E(2).

if the item is a firearm, its—

if the item is a magazine, its type and capacity and, in the case of a prohibited magazine (whether detachable or non-detachable), its identification number:

if the item is a major firearm part, detail of its marking.

the date and place of the auction; and

the name of the auctioneer who conducted the auction; and

the name and contact details of the purchaser; and

the purchaser’s firearms licence number (unless the item is an airgun purchased by a person of or over the age of 18 years); and

the number of the purchaser’s permit to possess if the item is a pistol, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, restricted weapon, or pistol carbine conversion kit; and

the date and method of delivery of the item to the purchaser.

the name and contact details of the theatrical armourer supervising the use of the item; and

the number of the theatrical armourer’s firearms licence and the relevant endorsements on the licence; and

the address of the theatrical armourer’s usual place of business; and

the principal physical address of the broadcaster, company, society, or production company using the item; and

the duration and description of the production.

a licensed dealer supplies a firearm or an airgun for use for—

all of the following apply:

the date and place of the shooting activity; and

the name and contact details of all individuals participating in the shooting activity; and

each participant’s firearms licence number or, if a participant does not have a firearms licence, the participant’s date of birth; and

the firearms licence number of each person providing supervision to participants using firearms or airguns without a firearms licence.

means activities that are carried out using a firearm or an airgun for the purpose of shooting at inanimate targets (whether fixed or moving); but

excludes—

airsoft games:

paintball games:

military simulation activities.

the names of the persons issued with airguns for the session; and

the number of airguns issued at the beginning of the session; and

the number of airguns returned at the end of the session.

the integrity of the particulars and the other information that must be entered into that record is maintained in a manner that ensures that the information remains complete and unaltered; and

the licensed dealer has in place and maintains the systems and processes necessary to enable the licensed dealer to access and provide to a member of the Police, on request, the particulars and other information entered into that record, at any time during the 10-year period specified in section 12(1B) of the Act.

the building in which the dealer’s place of business is located must be, and be maintained, in a structurally sound condition:

the doors that can give access to the dealer’s place of business, and their locks, bolts, hinges, and other fastenings, must be strong and stout and must be maintained in good condition:

the windows, skylights, or other things intended to cover openings to the dealer’s place of business, and their locks, bolts, hinges, and other fastenings, must be maintained in good condition:

all such doors and all such windows, skylights, and other things must be capable of being secured against unlawful entry, in a manner approved for the time being either generally or in the particular case by a member of the Police:

whenever the dealer’s place of business is left unattended or unoccupied, the dealer must ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to secure the place of business from unlawful entry.

the dealer must ensure that all firearms (other than miniature replica cannon) at the dealer’s place of business that are not in the physical possession of the dealer or an employee of the dealer or that are not being demonstrated to a customer or handled by a customer under the immediate continuous personal supervision of the dealer or of an employee of the dealer are—

where vital parts are removed from a firearm for the purpose of complying with paragraph (a)(i), those parts must be locked up in a different box, cabinet, safe, or strongroom in the premises that complies with paragraph (a)(ii), or in a secure place in different premises:

all pistols (other than air pistols), prohibited items, magazines, restricted weapons, pistol carbine conversion kits, and major firearm parts at the dealer’s place of business that are not in the physical possession of the dealer or an employee of the dealer or that are not being demonstrated to a customer or handled by a customer under the immediate continuous personal supervision of the dealer or an employee of the dealer must be locked up in a box, cabinet, safe, or strongroom that complies with paragraph (a)(ii):

all airguns at the dealer’s place of business that are not in the physical possession of the dealer or an employee of the dealer or that are not being demonstrated to a customer or handled by a customer under the immediate and personal supervision of the dealer or an employee of the dealer must be secured in a manner so that they cannot be readily removed:

all ammunition at the dealer’s place of business must be stored in storage facilities that are approved for the time being either generally or in the particular case by a member of the Police and,—

the firearms are rendered inoperable; and

the firearms and ammunition are adequately secured in a manner approved in each case by a member of the Police to prevent unlawful removal.

the dealer decides to discontinue carrying on business as a licensed dealer:

the dealer is not able, or is no longer able, to comply with—

the dealer intends to alter the premises at which they carry on business in a way that will affect the security of the premises:

the manager at any of the dealer’s places of business is to change:

an employee resigns from the dealer’s employment in any case where the employee’s firearms licence bears endorsements made under section 30 or 30B of the Act authorising the employee to possess pistols, restricted weapons, prohibited firearms, or prohibited magazines in connection with their duties as an employee of the dealer.

the address of the place of business; and

the date from which the new manager will be managing the dealer’s activities at that place of business; and

the name of the new manager.

inspect the item and the place where it is kept; and

for that purpose, enter at all reasonable times the premises where that place is situated.

give at least 7 days’ notice of the proposed inspection under subclause (1); and

identify themselves to the person in possession of the item; and

tell the person in possession of the item that the power is being exercised under subclause (1); and

if they are not in uniform, produce on initial entry, and, if requested, at any subsequent time, evidence that they are a member of the Police.

the arms item or ammunition is being delivered to the address of a person who holds a firearms licence and is lawfully entitled to possess the item or ammunition; or

the dealer is authorised by the conditions of their dealer’s licence to transport the arms item or ammunition to another place of business (for example, to another place of business of the dealer, a gun show, or to the place of business of an approved gunsmith); or

the dealer is otherwise authorised in writing by a member of the Police to transport the arms item or ammunition to another place.

is necessary for the purpose of testing—

is undertaken at a shooting range certified by the Commissioner subject to any conditions prescribed by the Commissioner.

carrying on that activity at places additional to the place of business specified in the dealer’s licence:

transporting arms items to approved shooting ranges for test firing or demonstration:

using arms items at approved shooting ranges:

supplying and using firearms for theatrical productions, which may relate to—

transporting firearms to hunting areas:

the types and numbers of arms items supplied to clients:

delivering arms items to purchasers.

the locations at which the business may be carried on:

the locations at which auctions may take place:

displaying arms items:

transporting arms items:

delivering arms items to purchasers.

the types of arms items approved for repair or modification:

marking arms items:

modifying firearms:

modifying magazines:

testing arms items:

transporting arms items:

delivering arms items to customers:

notifications to Police.

the security of arms items and ammunition:

displaying arms items and ammunition:

lending and disposing of arms items and ammunition:

transporting arms items.

the types of arms items approved for manufacture:

marking arms items:

modifying firearms:

modifying magazines:

testing arms items:

transporting arms items:

notifications to Police.

the dealer activities that the dealer may carry on; or

the arms items in relation to which the dealer may carry on dealer activities; or

the place or places of business that the dealer is authorised to operate from.

of the matters in section 5B(1)(b) of the Act; and

that the dealer has been granted the necessary endorsements under sections 30 and 30B of the Act.

if they hold a firearms licence, at the time they intend to start selling ammunition:

in any other case, at the time they apply for a firearms licence.

the person’s full name:

the person’s firearms licence number (unless the person is, at the same time as giving the notification, applying for a firearms licence):

the address of the person’s place of business:

the types of ammunition the person intends to sell:

the person’s arrangements to securely store the ammunition:

the name of each of the person’s employees who will be handling the ammunition in their capacity as an employee and either the number of their firearms licence or their date of birth (for employees who do not hold a firearms licence):

the arrangements that will be in place to ensure that any employee of the person who does not hold a firearms licence will possess ammunition only while performing their duties at their place of work under the supervision of another person who is the holder of a firearms licence:

any other relevant information that the Commissioner requires.

in an area not accessible to the public; and

in a locked steel box, steel cabinet, or steel safe, that is secured to the building, or in a steel and concrete strongroom or stout storeroom.

in an area that is accessible to the public, the ammunition must be stored in a locked cabinet, locked container, or locked display case that must be soundly constructed and fixed to the building to prevent its removal:

in a locked display case outside opening times, the premises must be secured against public access.

the quantity and type of ammunition the seller receives in the course of their business, and the date on which it is received; and

the name and address of the supplier (which must include the overseas supplier, if the ammunition is imported); and

the number of the supplier’s firearms licence, if the supplier is in New Zealand; and

the date on which the seller delivers ammunition sold by the seller.

a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm), pistol, restricted airgun, restricted weapon, blank-firing gun, or magazine:

any part of a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm), pistol, restricted weapon, or blank-firing gun:

non-prohibited ammunition (other than projectiles for airguns):

a pistol carbine conversion kit:

an air pistol carbine conversion kit:

a prohibited item:

prohibited ammunition that is authorised or permitted expressly by or pursuant to this Act to be possessed.

in hard copy form; or

electronically through an Internet site.

signed by the applicant; and

delivered to an address indicated in the application form.

the full name of the applicant; and

the address and occupation of the applicant; and

a description of the arms item, blank-firing gun, pistol carbine conversion kit, air pistol carbine conversion kit, or ammunition that is to be imported and—

in relation to each item described,—

if the application is for a permit to import a prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, prohibited part, pistol, restricted airgun, restricted weapon, or part of a pistol or restricted weapon, or prohibited ammunition, the special reasons why that item should be allowed into New Zealand; and

if the application is for a permit to import a non-prohibited firearm, non-prohibited magazine, or non-prohibited part, the reason why the applicant wants to import the item; and

the number of the applicant’s firearms licence (except if the application relates to an import of a blank-firing gun, or an import of an air pistol carbine conversion kit or airgun by a person of or over the age of 18 years); and

any other relevant information that the Commissioner reasonably requires.

a firearm, pistol, prohibited firearm, or restricted weapon that is an antique firearm; or

a major firearm part that is an integrated part of a firearm and the firearm has an identification number; or

a restricted airgun designed for use in airsoft or paintball sports.

a firearm, pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, air pistol carbine conversion kit, restricted airgun, blank-firing gun, restricted weapon, or magazine, or ammunition; or

a part of a firearm, pistol, blank-firing gun, or restricted weapon.

delivering a notice in writing in hard copy form approved by the Commissioner to the Police Station from which the permit was issued if the application for the permit to import the item was made in writing in hard copy form; or

lodging a notice electronically through an Internet site if the application for the permit to import the item was made electronically through an Internet site.

the full name of the applicant; and

the address and occupation of the applicant; and

the quantity imported; and

the description and country of origin of the item imported, including the identification number of the item; and

the name of the manufacturer of the firearm, pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, air pistol carbine conversion kit, restricted airgun, blank-firing gun, restricted weapon, magazine, prohibited part, or ammunition; and

the place at which the firearm, pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, air pistol carbine conversion kit, restricted airgun, blank-firing gun, restricted weapon, magazine, prohibited part, or ammunition was landed in New Zealand; and

the date of importation; and

the date on which and the place at which the permit under section 16(1) of the Act was issued.

undergo a course of training which is conducted by a member of the Police or a person approved for the purpose by a member of the Police and which is designed to teach the applicant to handle firearms safely; and

pass such tests as may be required to determine the applicant’s ability to handle firearms safely (being tests conducted by a member of the Police or a person approved for the purpose by a member of the Police).

the applicant’s full name; and

the applicant’s date of birth; and

the applicant’s place of birth; and

the applicant’s address and occupation (or the educational body they are attending); and

where the applicant works (or attends an educational body); and

the name, address, and contact details of the following person, of whom inquiries can be made about whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be in possession of a firearm:

if the applicant is 16 or 17 years old, details of all their parents and legal guardians; and

in the absence of a spouse, partner, or near relative who knows the applicant well, the name, address, and contact details of a close associate who knows them well; and

the name, address, and contact details of any ex-spouse or ex-civil union or de facto partner who was the applicant’s spouse or civil union or de facto partner at any time during the 5 years immediately preceding the application, of whom inquiries can be made about whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be in possession of a firearm; and

the name, address, and contact details of a person (other than a person described in paragraph (f), (g), (h), or (i)) who knows the applicant well and resides in New Zealand, of whom inquiries can be made about whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be in possession of a firearm; and

if the applicant’s spouse, partner, near relative, or close associate is overseas, the name, address, and contact details of a further person, who resides in New Zealand and knows the applicant well, of whom inquiries can be made about whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be in possession of a firearm; and

a list of countries in which the applicant has stayed for a period of 14 days or more at any one time over the previous 5 years, and the total time stayed in each of those countries; and

whether the applicant has been convicted of any offence in New Zealand or any other country; and

whether the applicant has previously applied for a firearms licence in New Zealand or any other country and has been refused, or the applicant’s licence in New Zealand or any other country has been revoked; and

any other relevant information that the Commissioner reasonably requires.

that—

any person named by the applicant in compliance with regulation 15(f), (g), (h), (i), (j), or (k) is unable or unwilling to provide sufficient information to enable the Police to be satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to possess a firearm or an airgun; or

the Police have not been able to contact or confirm the identity of any person named by the applicant in compliance with regulation 15(f), (g), (h), (i), or (j) who resides overseas, or the person will not agree to an interview.

in writing in hard copy form; or

electronically through an Internet site.

signed by the applicant; and

delivered to—

the death; and

the location of the pistol, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon.

the holder must not put a firearm in a place where a young child has ready access to it:

the holder must take reasonable steps to ensure that any firearm in their possession is stored separately from any ammunition for the firearm so that a person who obtains access to the firearm cannot obtain access to the ammunition:

the holder must take reasonable steps to ensure that any firearm in their possession is secured against theft:

the holder must keep any firearm in their possession that is a flare pistol, humane killer, or stock marking pistol in a locked container except when they are using it or it is under their immediate and personal supervision.

keeping on the holder’s premises—

securely fixing to the premises all locked cabinets, containers, racks, and receptacles in which firearms are stored; and

keeping locked or immobilised and locked in the cabinet, container, receptacle, strongroom, display cabinet, or rack required by paragraph (a) every firearm that is on the holder’s premises and that is not under the immediate and personal supervision of the holder or some other holder of a firearms licence; and

complying with guidance notices issued by the Commissioner under section 87(1)(b) of the Act (if any) that relate to the secure storage of firearms by licence holders.

at the time the holder’s firearms licence is issued (or renewed); or

during an inspection under section 24B of the Act that includes an inspection of the holder’s steel and concrete strongrooms, storage boxes, cabinets, safes, racks, and similar items, and of the manner in which they are locked and secured on and to the premises.

in its own secure storage container (such as a cash box or an ammunition box that is in secure storage or in a stout locked cupboard) that has—

in a lock box in a gun safe cabinet that has a different key from the key for the gun safe cabinet, and the key for the gun safe cabinet must be stored in a different place from the other key; or

if the ammunition is bulky and difficult to store in a container, in a locked room or storage area on the licence holder’s premises that—

issued after consultation with persons or organisations, or representatives of organisations, that appear to the Commissioner to be affected or likely to be affected by that guidance; and

publicly available free of charge on an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the Commissioner.

firearms must be concealed from view from outside of the vehicle; and

firearms must be made inoperable if readily possible by removing the bolt or another vital part (which should be kept on the licence holder’s person or stored out of sight separately from the firearms) or, if that is not possible (for example, because the firearm is a lever action or semi-automatic or single shot firearm), firearms must be fitted with a trigger lock or travel in a locked case or carry bag; and

firearms must not be loaded with ammunition in the breech, barrel, chamber, or magazine; and

ammunition must be concealed from view from outside of the vehicle; and

ammunition must be stored separately from any firearms and be in a locked glovebox or similar storage area where practicable.

the holder is using a vehicle on a farm and undertaking farm-related activities, or is actively engaged in legally authorised hunting or wild animal pest control on farmland, public land, or land used for an agricultural, a horticultural, or a silviculture business on which they are permitted to use firearms; and

the licence holder is in the vehicle with the firearms or in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle in which the firearms are located.

the licence holder remains in the immediate area or vicinity of the vehicle; and

the firearms or ammunition are secured and out of sight; and

if possible, vital parts of firearms remain in the licence holder’s possession; and

the vehicle is locked, the windows are closed, and the keys remain in the holder’s possession.

the vehicle may be left unattended for the duration of the journey, if drivers and passengers are required to leave the vehicle decks; and

the vehicle must be locked, the windows must be closed, and the keys must not be left in the vehicle.

render the firearm incapable of operation by removing the bolt or other vital part and keeping the bolt or vital part on their person, or by affixing a trigger lock; and

contain the firearm and anything removed from it within a locked case or carry bag.

undertaking legally authorised wild animal or animal pest control services on public land; or

undertaking legally authorised hunting or shooting activities on public land or on a shooting range that occupies any publicly-owned land.

a dog training dummy launcher:

an improvised explosive device disrupter.

in writing in hard copy form; or

electronically through an Internet site.

in writing in hard copy form; or

electronically through an Internet site.

a condition that that person may use the pistol only for target pistol shooting on a pistol range that has been certified under section 38P:

a condition that that person participate actively in the affairs of the pistol shooting club by taking part in its activities, on the pistol range used by that club, on at least 12 days in each year.

a bona fide collector of firearms; or

a person to whom the pistol or restricted weapon has special significance as an heirloom or memento; or

the Director or Curator of a bona fide museum; or

an approved employee or approved member of any body, being—

in writing in hard copy form; or

electronically through an Internet site.

regulations 24, 25, 26, and 27(2) and (4) apply to an application that is made in writing in hard copy form:

regulations 24, 26A, and 27(2) and (4) apply to an application that is made electronically through an Internet site.

regulations 24, 25, 26B, and 27(3) and (4) apply to an application that is made in writing in hard copy form:

regulations 24, 26C, and 27(3) and (4) apply to an application that is made electronically through an Internet site.

the person intending to apply for the permit through the Internet site has—

after receiving the application number, the person intending to hand over possession of the item has agreed to complete the transaction through the Internet site by doing the following through that site:

the full name of the applicant; and

the address of the applicant; and

the number of the applicant’s firearms licence; and

the general description of the pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon; and

the location of the pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon; and

the full name of the owner of the pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon; and

the number of the owner’s firearms licence; and

the capacity referred to in section 4A(1) or 29(2) of the Act in respect of which the applicant’s firearms licence bears an endorsement (made under section 30 or 30B of the Act); and

the capacity referred to in section 4A(1) or 29(2) of the Act in respect of which the applicant applies to possess the pistol, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon.

applies in writing in hard copy form for a permit to possess a pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon; and

is issued with the permit; and

takes possession of that pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon under the permit from another person.

shall forthwith write on the permit—

shall then return the permit to the person obtaining possession of the pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon.

return the permit to a member of the Police; and

produce the pistol, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon to a member of the Police for inspection.

the parties to an intended transfer of possession of a pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon have completed the process set out in regulation 23A(2); and

the person intending to take possession of the item is issued with a permit to possess that item and takes possession of it under the permit.

notify the Police, through the Internet site, of the date on which the person took possession of the item, not later than 7 days after taking possession; and

present it to the Police for inspection.

the member of the Police may require the person to present the item for inspection at a specified Police station within 7 days; and

the person obtaining possession must comply with that requirement.

applies in writing in hard copy form for a permit to possess an item that is a pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon and that—

is issued with a permit.

if no identification number of the item was stated under regulation 24(1B), write on the permit the identification number of the item and return the permit to a member of the Police; and

if directed to do so by a member of the Police, present the item to a member of the Police for inspection.

applies electronically, through an Internet site, for a permit to possess an item that is a pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon and that—

is issued with a permit.

if no identification number of the item was stated under regulation 24(1B), notify the Police, through the Internet site, of the identification number of the item, not later than 7 days after the issue of the permit to possess it; and

present the item to a member of the Police for inspection in the manner described in subclause (3).

determine whether it is the same as the item described in the applicant’s application for a permit to possess; and

verify the identification number of the item.

the member of the Police may require the applicant to present, within 7 days, the item for inspection at a specified Police station; and

the applicant must comply with that requirement.

is not an antique firearm; and

does not bear an identification number.

in the case of an item that is a pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, or restricted weapon, stamp or engrave, or cause to be stamped or engraved, in clear view on the frame of the item, a number by which it may be identified:

in the case of an item that is a prohibited magazine, stamp or engrave, or cause to be stamped or engraved, in clear view on the item, a number by which it may be identified.

in the case of an item that is a pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, prohibited firearm, or restricted weapon, stamp or engrave, or cause to be stamped or engraved, in clear view on the frame of the item, a number by which it may be identified:

in the case of an item that is a prohibited magazine, stamp or engrave, or cause to be stamped or engraved, in clear view on the item, a number by which it may be identified.

kept in a steel and concrete strongroom of sound construction and of a type approved for the time being in writing either generally or in the particular case by a member of the Police; or

kept in a room of stout and secure construction capable of being adequately secured against unlawful entry, being in every case a room which is approved for the purpose by a member of the Police and which meets the following requirements:

locked in a steel safe or steel box or steel cabinet (being in every case a safe, box, or cabinet of sound construction and of a type approved in writing either generally or in the particular case by a member of the Police) bolted or otherwise securely fixed (in a manner approved in writing either generally or in the particular case by a member of the Police) to the building within which the pistol, prohibited firearm, prohibited magazine, or restricted weapon is kept.

in accordance with section 33A(1)(c)(ii)(A) of the Act, is removed by the holder of a firearms licence who is an exempt person described in section 4A(1)(b), (c), or (e) of the Act (the exempt person); and

in accordance with section 33A(1)(c)(iii) of the Act, must be kept at a separate address from the prohibited firearm.

a dealer’s licence:

a firearms licence:

a permit issued under section 18, 18AA, or 18AAB of the Act:

an endorsement made under section 30 or 30B of the Act:

a permit issued under section 35, 35AAA, or 35A of the Act.

any economic loss; or

any consequential loss; or

any loss for business interruption; or

any loss attributable to intrinsic or sentimental value.

record, in the manner directed by the Commissioner,—

be satisfied as to the identity of the person who delivered the item and record the evidence relied on to establish the person’s identity.

the date the item was delivered; and

the particulars of the item (including, in the case of a firearm, the firearm’s identification number, calibre, make, and model).

notifies a member of the Police that the licensed dealer or employee has taken delivery of the item as soon as is reasonably practicable after taking delivery of the item; and

complies with any direction from a member of the Police relating to—

delivers 1 or more prohibited items to the dealer (irrespective of the number of deliveries made by the person to the dealer and the total number of prohibited items delivered by the person to the dealer); and

is paid compensation, under regulation 28L or 28P, in respect of any item.

before 3 pm on 21 March 2019, lawfully possessed a firearm that—

before 12 April 2019, lawfully possessed an item that became a prohibited item under the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019.

during the amnesty period,—

during the amnesty period, the person does not apply for and obtain—

the item is being, or has been, treated as prohibited goods under section 98 of the Customs and Excise Act 2018:

the item is, or has been, delivered to a member of the Police in accordance with an authorisation given by the chief executive of the New Zealand Customs Service under section 85(1)(b) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018:

the item is forfeited to the Crown under section 176(1)(a) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018:

the person, during the amnesty period, does not apply for and obtain—

during the amnesty period,—

during the amnesty period, the person does not apply for and obtain an endorsement made under section 30B of the Act permitting the person to possess a prohibited firearm.

the amount in respect of the prohibited item that is set out in a compensation schedule issued by the Commissioner; or

the amount for the prohibited item that is determined by the Commissioner under regulation 28P.

regulation 28R; or

regulation 28RA; or

regulation 28TA(1).

the number and type of firearms owned by the person in respect of which the prohibited items may be used; and

the age of the prohibited items; and

the quantity of the prohibited items typically possessed by the holder of a firearms licence who owns a firearm of the same kind as, or of a similar kind to, that owned by the person in respect of which the prohibited items may be used; and

any other matter the Commissioner considers appropriate.

for the quantity the Commissioner considers appropriate for the reasonable personal use of the person, the sum of the amount of compensation payable in respect of each prohibited item, being—

for the remaining quantity, the sum of the amount of compensation payable in respect of each prohibited item, being the lowest of the following:

prohibited magazines; and

prohibited parts; and

prohibited magazines and prohibited parts.

is an exempt person of or over the age of 18 years; and

before the end of the amnesty period, applied for—

after 20 November 2019, receives notification from a member of the Police that their application has been declined.

is an exempt person of or over the age of 18 years; and

before the end of the amnesty period, applied for an endorsement to be made on their firearms licence under section 30B of the Act permitting them to possess a prohibited firearm; and

after 20 November 2019, receives notification from a member of the Police that their application has been declined.

before the end of the amnesty period, arranged under regulation 28U(2) to have the firearm and its non-detachable magazine or magazines safely and permanently modified by an approved gunsmith to convert the firearm and magazine or magazines to non-prohibited items; and

after 20 November 2019, receives advice from the approved gunsmith that the modification to the firearm cannot in fact be made.

after the end of the amnesty period, arranges under regulation 28UA(2) with an approved gunsmith to have a firearm and its non-detachable magazine or magazines safely and permanently modified to convert the firearm and magazine or magazines to non-prohibited items; and

after making those arrangements receives advice from the approved gunsmith that the modification to the firearm and magazine or magazines cannot in fact be made.

submitting to the Commissioner a completed application form; and

either—

the amount in respect of the prohibited item that is set out in a compensation schedule; or

the amount for the prohibited item that is determined by the Commissioner under regulation 28P.

before 12 April 2019, lawfully possessed an item that became a prohibited item under the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019; and

applies under regulation 28L, 28LA, or 28LB for compensation in respect of that item.

that the person lawfully possessed the item before 12 April 2019:

the price for which the person purchased the item.

amend a schedule by inserting, deleting, or replacing any item in a schedule:

issue a replacement schedule:

issue 1 or more supplementary schedules setting out the amounts of compensation payable in respect of prohibited items not included in any previously issued schedule.

the base price for the prohibited item, being the price that the Commissioner considers reflects the value of the item immediately before 10 March 2019, having taken into account—

the amount of compensation payable in respect of the prohibited item depending on its condition as determined by a member of the Police and calculated as a percentage of the base price of the item, as follows:

whether the condition of a prohibited firearm is—

whether the condition of a prohibited magazine or prohibited part is—

a person referred to in regulation 28L(1), (3), or (4A) who is making an application under regulation 28L(2), (4), or (4B):

a person referred to in regulation 28LB(1), (2), (3), or (4) who is making an application under regulation 28LB(9).

the prohibited item is not listed in a compensation schedule and it—

the prohibited item is listed in a compensation schedule, but the item has been modified in such a manner and to such an extent that the person has reasonable grounds to believe that the value of the item is at least 30% above the base price for that item listed in the schedule.

a completed application form; and

evidence of the value of the item; and

if available, evidence of the amount for which the person purchased the item; and

if the application is made in reliance on subclause (2)(a)(i), evidence of the item’s rarity or other distinguishing characteristics that significantly affect its value and, in respect of any distinguishing characteristics, how those characteristics significantly affect its value; and

if the application is made in reliance on subclause (2)(a)(ii), an explanation of why the item is considered unique and substantially different from any other prohibited item listed in a compensation schedule; and

if the application is made in reliance on subclause (2)(b), evidence of the cost of the modifications, and details of the grounds on which the person believes the value of the item is at least 30% above the base price for the item listed in a compensation schedule; and

an application fee of $120 (excluding goods and services tax).

obtain a valuation of the prohibited item from an approved valuer chosen by the applicant; and

pay the cost of that valuation; and

submit the prohibited item to a member of the Police for inspection.

determine the amount of compensation payable in respect of the item that is—

give the applicant written notice of that determination.

before 3 pm on 21 March 2019, lawfully purchased or ordered a firearm that—

before 12 April 2019, lawfully purchased or ordered an item that became a prohibited item under the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019.

the item is held by the dealer, but is subject to arrangements that have been made for its delivery to a member of the Police:

the item is subject to the control of the New Zealand Customs Service:

the item has been forfeited to the Crown under section 176(1)(a) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018:

the item has been delivered by the New Zealand Customs Service to the Police under section 85(1)(b) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018.

is described in regulation 28R(1); and

before the end of the amnesty period, applied for—

after 20 November 2019, receives notification from a member of the Police that their application has been declined.

at the date of the dealer’s application, the item is held by the dealer but is subject to arrangements that have been made for its delivery to a member of the Police; and

an application is made on or before the date that is the 30th day after the licensed dealer receives the notification referred to in subclause (1)(c).

is described in regulation 28R(1A); and

before the end of the amnesty period, applied for an endorsement to be made on their dealer’s licence under section 30B of the Act permitting them to possess a prohibited firearm; and

after 20 November 2019, receives notification from a member of the Police that their application has been declined.

at the date of the dealer’s application, the part or parts are held by the dealer but are subject to arrangements that have been made for their delivery to a member of the Police; and

an application is made on or before the date that is the 30th day after the dealer receives the notification referred to in subclause (3)(c).

the purchase price of the item; and

any external costs reasonably incurred that are directly attributable to, or that may be apportioned to, the purchase of the item, including domestic and international freight costs.

either—

any external costs reasonably incurred that are directly attributable to, or that may be apportioned to, the purchase of the item, including domestic and international freight costs.

the value for which the dealer received the item (the trade-in value); or

the amount payable for an equivalent item specified in a compensation schedule, if the dealer is unable to provide evidence, or sufficient evidence, of the trade-in value of the item.

the purchase price of the item; and

any external costs reasonably incurred that are directly attributable to, or that may be apportioned to, the importation of the item, including international freight costs.

the purchase price of the item; and

any external costs reasonably incurred that are directly attributable to, or that may be apportioned to, the importation of the item, including international freight costs.

no compensation is payable to the dealer under this regulation; or

a reduced amount of compensation is payable to the dealer under this regulation.

before 12 April 2019, manufactured from raw materials an item that became a prohibited item under the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019; and