Safety is critical when storing, handling, or using a firearm.
It is vital that any person using firearms has a strong understanding of the Firearms Safety Code, particularly the 7 basic rules of firearms safety
Read the Firearms Safety Code
Firearms Safety Code 2022-English (PDF 1.8MB)
Updates to the new Firearms Safety Code
The Firearms Safety Code 2022 was reviewed and updated in consultation with members of the Firearms Community Advisory Forum and other subject matter experts. We sincerely thank our firearms community members for their collaboration on this work.
E whakawhanakehia ana Te Ture Haumaru Pū i Te Reo Māori, ā, ka whakaputaina ki konei hei te tōmuatanga o te tau 2023.The Firearms Safety Code in Te Reo Māori is being developed and will be published here in 2023.
