Firearms first arrived in New Zealand with European traders

This class allows a person working for a dealer to demonstrate a Pistol, Military Style Semi Automatic or a Collectable weapon without having to have that class of licence. They can demonstrate one but not possess one for personal use. This is not a well known endorsementBuying and sellingAnyone buying firearms or ammunition, whether privately or from a dealer, needs to show their firearms licence. In addition, a permit to procure must be obtained prior to the transfer of pistols, military-style semi-automatics and restricted weapons. Sales can...

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Renewed annually

D Licence – Dealers licenceFor those that make an income from firearms. To sell restricted weapons the dealer also needs to have the appropriate endorsements.    Renewed annually    Further security requirements    Must maintain a record (usually a book or register) of firearm purchases and sales.E Endorsement – Military Style Semi-Automatics (M.S.S.A)New class of restricted weapon that was created after the Aramoana tragedy. At the time anyone with an M.S.S.A that wanted to keep it in that configuration...

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C Endorsement – Restricted Weapons Pistols can also be held on the C endorsement instead of the B. Common special reasons include:

Applicant must be a current financial member of a pistol club, a financial member of Pistol New Zealand (or in some cases membership of an approved club) and have attended at least 12 club shoots in the last 6 months before they can apply    Applicant must be sponsored by their club    The endorsement holder must attend at least 12 club activities (either at their home club or to another recognised club) in a financial year    Normally limited to no more than 12 pistols registered to their licence   ...

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Each endorsement type has additional requirements

Registration is not required under the law but the police carry out a regime similar to registration for all but "A Category" firearms. Firearms in any other category require a "permit to procure" before they are transferred.Except under supervision of a licence holder, owning or using firearms requires a firearms licence from the police. The licence is normally issued, under the conditions that the applicant has secure storage for firearms, attends a safety lecture and passes a written safety test. The police will also interview the applicant...

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