First-time firearms licence applicants must attend and pass a firearms safety course. Find out what you need to do and how to book.

About the firearms safety course

The course is delivered by firearms safety specialists at venues across the country. 

The course is free, but you must have paid for your firearms licence application. 

The course has 2 parts.

1. Firearms theory test

Duration: 30 minutes

Language: English, Simplified Chinese, Te Reo Māori

Format: 30 multiple choice questions

Support: You are welcome to bring a reader/writer or interpreter with you.

This test confirms your understanding of the Firearms Safety Code, firearms safety practices and legislation requirements.

You sit the theory test before doing the firearms practical training session.

Everything you need to know to pass the firearms theory test is in the Firearms Safety Code.

It's not difficult to pass the firearms theory test if you study the Firearms Safety Code thoroughly – do not just read it once.

If you do not pass the firearms theory test on your first attempt, you will be given a second opportunity to sit the test after the practical session. If you do not pass the firearms theory test on your second attempt, we will let you know what will happen next.

2. Firearms practical training session

The firearms practical training session covers safe handling and use of firearms.

You must demonstrate safe handling of a deactivated firearm during your practical training session in accordance with the Firearms Safety Code. If you act in an unsafe way, you'll be removed from the session and we will reconsider your status as a fit and proper person to hold a firearms licence.

Your firearms instructor will work with you during the course to help you with any firearms handling or safety concerns.

During the session, you'll have an opportunity to practice the following:

  • State and apply the 7 basic rules of firearms safety.
  • Identify the main components of a firearm.
  • Demonstrate safety precautions and states of readiness on various firearm types.
  • Know how to safely cross a fence and how to safely use a transit case/bag to transport firearms.

Available safety courses

Safety courses are displayed up-to 10 weeks ahead: 

RegionCityDayDateTimeLocation
Auckland (West)Auckland  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Auckland Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  Hamilton  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Bay of Plenty  ŌmokoroaFri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Bunnythorpe Community Centre  
Nelson - Tasman  Nelson  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Founders Heritage Park. The Granary Room  
CanterburyHalswell  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Otago  Dunedin  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Bay of Plenty  Whakatāne  Sat5/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Whakatāne
Southland  ArrowtownMon7/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall  
Bay of Plenty  Rotorua  Tue8/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Rotorua Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyChristchurch Tue8/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
Otago  Dunedin  Tue8/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Auckland (North)   RaroaWed9/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Paeroa  Wed9/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Thames Valley Deerstalkers
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Tue10/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Auckland  Browns BayFri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Browns Bay Marine Centre
Gisborne  Gisborne  Fri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Lawson Field Theatre – Theatre Room  
Wellington   Johnsonville  Fri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Johnsonville Community Centre  
Marlborough   BlenheimFri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Renwick Sports & Events Centre
Otago  Dunedin  Fri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Manawatū-WhanganuiFeilding  Sat11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Colyton Hall Feilding  
Waikato  Hamilton  Sat12/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyAshburton  Sat12/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Ashburton  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Wed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Taranaki  New Plymouth  Wed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Taranaki Branch Deerstalkers  
Nelson - Tasman  Nelson  Wed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Founders Heritage Park. The Granary Room  
Otago  Oamaru  Wed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Otago Deerstalkers Branch 
Northland  WhangāreiThu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kaurihohore Public Hall  
Taranaki  New Plymouth  Thu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Taranaki Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  TūrangiThu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Mataapuna
Hawke’s Bay  NapierThu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hawke’s Bay Branch Fish & Game  
Wellington   Upper HuttThu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Maidstone Sports Hub  
CanterburyChristchurch Thu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Canterbury Branch Fish & Game  
CanterburyTimaru  Thu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  South Canterbury Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  TaupōFri18/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waitahanui Hall  
Wellington   Waikanae  Fri18/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikanae Community Hall  
Southland  Gore  Fri18/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Gore RSA  
Otago  Alexandra  Sat19/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Alexandra  
Wellington   Johnsonville  Tue22/07/258:00AM-2:00PMJohnsonville Community Centre  
CanterburyChristchurch Tue22/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
Bay of Plenty  Whakatāne  Wed23/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Whakatāne
Wellington   Masterton  Wed23/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  REAP House Rangitumau Room  
CanterburyHalswell  Wed23/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Southland  Invercargill  Wed23/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  The Scottish Hall  
Northland  WhangāreiThu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kaurihohore Public Hall  
Waikato  Paeroa  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Thames Valley Deerstalkers
Bay of Plenty  Te Puke  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Puke Baptist Church  
Manawatū-WhanganuiFeilding  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Colyton Hall Feilding  
CanterburyChristchurch Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
CanterburyTimaru  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  South Canterbury Branch Deerstalkers  
Southland  Gore  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Gore RSA  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Fri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  Rotorua  Fri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Rotorua Branch Deerstalkers  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Fri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Bunnythorpe Community Centre  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Fri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Manawatū Branch Deerstalkers  
Marlborough   BlenheimFri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Renwick Sports & Events Centre
Southland  ArrowtownFri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall  
Northland  Kaitaia  Sat26/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Far North REAP Centre (Kauri Room)  
Auckland (North)   RaroaSat26/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Hamilton  Sat26/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyAshburton  Sat26/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Ashburton  
Auckland (North)   RaroaTue29/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Hamilton  Tue29/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyHalswell  Tue29/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Auckland  Browns BayWed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Browns Bay Marine Centre
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Wed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  ŌmokoroaWed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall  
Manawatū-WhanganuiTaihape  Wed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kokako Street Hall  
West Coast  Greymouth  Wed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Greymouth  
CanterburyChristchurch Wed31/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Canterbury Branch Fish & Game  
Auckland (North)   RaroaFri1/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Fri1/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Waikato  Hamilton  Fri1/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Otago  Dunedin  Sat2/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Tue5/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  Rotorua  Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Rotorua Branch Deerstalkers  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Bunnythorpe Community Centre  
Taranaki  HāweraWed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hāwera Community Centre  
Marlborough   BlenheimWed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Renwick Sports & Events Centre
CanterburyChristchurch Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
Southland  Invercargill  Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  The Scottish Hall  
Northland  WhangāreiThu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kaurihohore Public Hall  
Taranaki  New Plymouth  Thu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Taranaki Branch Deerstalkers  
Northland WhanganuiThu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Whanganui Function Centre
CanterburyHalswell  Thu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  South New Brighton Community Centre
Southland  Gore  Thu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Gore RSA  
Northland  Poroti  Fri8/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Mangakahia Sports Complex  
Bay of Plenty  Whakatāne  Fri8/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Whakatāne
Manawatū-WhanganuiFeilding  Fri8/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Colyton Hall Feilding  
Nelson - Tasman  Nelson  Sat9/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Founders Heritage Park. The Granary Room  
CanterburyAshburton  Sat9/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Ashburton  
Otago  Alexandra  Sat9/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Alexandra  
Auckland (North)   RaroaTue12/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Hamilton  Tue12/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  Paeroa  Wed13/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Thames Valley Deerstalkers
Bay of Plenty  ŌmokoroaWed13/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall  
CanterburyHalswell  Wed13/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Harvard Lounge Hall
Gisborne  Gisborne  Thu14/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Lawson Field Theatre – Rose Room  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Thu14/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Bunnythorpe Community Centre  
Nelson - Tasman  Nelson  Thu14/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Founders Heritage Park. The Granary Room  
CanterburyChristchurch Thu14/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Canterbury Branch Fish & Game  
Auckland  Browns BayFri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Browns Bay Marine Centre
Waikato  Hamilton  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Bay of Plenty  Te Puke  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Puke Baptist Church  
Wellington   Waikanae  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikanae Community Hall  
CanterburyTimaru  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  South Canterbury Branch Deerstalkers  
Otago  Dunedin  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Northland  Pakaraka  Sat16/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Pakaraka Hall  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Sat16/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Wellington   Johnsonville  Sat16/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Johnsonville Community Centre  
Wellington   Johnsonville  Tue19/08/258:00AM-2:00PMJohnsonville Community Centre  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Wed20/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Wed20/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Manawatū Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyChristchurch Wed20/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
Southland  Invercargill  Wed20/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  The Scottish Hall  
Northland  WhangāreiThu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kaurihohore Public Hall  
Taranaki  New Plymouth  Thu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Taranaki Branch Deerstalkers  
Bay of Plenty  Rotorua  Thu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Rotorua Branch Deerstalkers  
Hawke’s Bay  NapierThu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hawke’s Bay Branch Fish & Game  
Wellington   Upper HuttThu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Maidstone Sports Hub  
West Coast  Greymouth  Thu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Greymouth  
Southland  Gore  Thu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Gore RSA  
Manawatū-WhanganuiTaumaranui  Fri22/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Miriama Street Hall  
Hawke’s Bay  NapierFri22/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hawke’s Bay Branch Fish & Game  
CanterburyHalswell  Fri22/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Southland  ArrowtownSat23/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall  
Auckland (West)Auckland  Tue26/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Auckland Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  Hamilton  Tue26/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Bay of Plenty  Whakatāne  Wed27/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Whakatāne
Marlborough   BlenheimWed27/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Renwick Sports & Events Centre
CanterburyChristchurch Wed27/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Canterbury Branch Fish & Game  
CanterburyTimaru  Wed27/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  South Canterbury Branch Deerstalkers  
Auckland (North)   RaroaThu28/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Paeroa  Thu28/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Thames Valley Deerstalkers
Manawatū-WhanganuiFeilding  Thu28/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Colyton Hall Feilding  
Auckland  Browns BayFri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Browns Bay Marine Centre
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Fri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  ŌmokoroaFri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall  
Wellington   Masterton  Fri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  REAP House Rangitumau Room  
CanterburyChristchurch Fri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
CanterburyAshburton  Fri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Ashburton  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Sat30/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Otago  Dunedin  Sat30/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  

 

Who is the course for?

You must attend and pass a firearms safety course before your vetting interview if:

  • this is the first time you have applied for a firearms licence, or
  • your licence expired more than 1 year ago.

You'll be tested on your knowledge of current firearms safety requirements during your vetting interview if:

  • your licence is still valid, or
  • your licence expired less than 1 year ago.

Your obligations as a licence holder may have changed since you last applied, so you should familiarise yourself with any new requirements. You can do this by reading the Firearms Safety Code.

Firearms Safety Code

If your Whakatūpato certificate was issued less than 1 year ago, you do not need to do the firearms safety course before you apply for a firearms licence.

Whakatūpato Programme

If you cannot attend the firearms safety course

If you’re applying for a firearms licence for the first time and live in a remote or isolated area, you can apply for the community-based Whakatūpato Programme.

Before you take the course

Study

You’ll need to review:

Apply for your firearms licence

For information on how to apply, visit:

Firearms licence

Book your safety course

Step 1: Find your unique ID number

After applying for a firearms licence, you'll receive a letter or email from Te Tari Pūreke to confirm you can register to attend a firearms safety course.

The letter will include a unique ID just for booking into the safety course.

You must use this unique ID to make your booking. Do not use your licence application submission number.

If you lose your ID number, email firearmslicence.applications@police.govt.nz 

Step 2: Check dates and locations

Find out where and when a firearms safety course is happening near you by checking the available safety courses below.

Step 3: Book your course

Theory tests and practical training are booked together as the firearms safety course.

To book a course before 1 July 2025, visit the Mountain Safety Council website

To book a course on or after 1 July 2025, you'll need to email us with the following information:

  • unique ID,
  • first and last name, 
  • mobile phone number,
  • if you intend to bring a reader, writer, or interpreter with you, 
  • whether you have any access or mobility requirements,
  • the course time, date, and location that you want to attend - please provide a first and second choice option.

Book your course by emailing our team the above information to our team: supportfirearmsafety@police.govt.nz

By emailing us, you confirm that:

  • you are aware that your place is not confirmed until you receive an email from Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority confirming course details and study requirements, and
  • you are aware you must bring a valid photo ID to the course, and 
  • that any cancellation or change to your booking must be notified as soon as possible to Te Tari Pūreke.

We will contact you to confirm your booking as soon as possible after 4 June 2025.

Your submitted data will be held, used and protected in line with the provisions of the Privacy Act 2020. You can read more about our privacy policy

Safety courses – select to expand

Safety courses are displayed up-to 10 weeks ahead: 

RegionCityDayDateTimeLocation
Auckland (West)Auckland  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Auckland Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  Hamilton  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Bay of Plenty  ŌmokoroaFri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Bunnythorpe Community Centre  
Nelson - Tasman  Nelson  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Founders Heritage Park. The Granary Room  
CanterburyHalswell  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Otago  Dunedin  Fri4/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Sat5/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Bay of Plenty  Whakatāne  Sat5/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Whakatāne
Southland  ArrowtownMon7/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Tue8/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  Rotorua  Tue8/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Rotorua Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyChristchurch Tue8/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
Otago  Dunedin  Tue8/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Auckland (North)   RaroaWed9/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Paeroa  Wed9/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Thames Valley Deerstalkers
Auckland  Browns BayFri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Browns Bay Marine Centre
Gisborne  Gisborne  Fri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Lawson Field Theatre – Theatre Room  
Wellington   Johnsonville  Fri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Johnsonville Community Centre  
Marlborough   BlenheimFri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Renwick Sports & Events Centre
Otago  Dunedin  Fri11/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Waikato  Hamilton  Sat12/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Manawatū-WhanganuiFeilding  Sat12/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Colyton Hall Feilding  
CanterburyAshburton  Sat12/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Ashburton  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Wed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Taranaki  New Plymouth  Wed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Taranaki Branch Deerstalkers  
Hawke’s Bay  NapierWed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hawke’s Bay Branch Fish & Game  
Nelson - Tasman  Nelson  Wed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Founders Heritage Park. The Granary Room  
Otago  Oamaru  Wed16/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Otago Deerstalkers  
Northland  WhangāreiThu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kaurihohore Public Hall  
Taranaki  New Plymouth  Thu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Taranaki Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  TūrangiThu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Mataapuna
Hawke’s Bay  NapierThu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hawke’s Bay Branch Fish & Game  
Wellington   Upper HuttThu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Maidstone Sports Hub  
CanterburyChristchurch Thu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Canterbury Branch Fish & Game  
CanterburyTimaru  Thu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  South Canterbury Branch Deerstalkers  
Southland  Invercargill  Thu17/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  The Scottish Hall  
Waikato  Taupo  Fri18/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waitahanui Hall  
Wellington   Waikanae  Fri18/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikanae Community Hall  
Southland  Gore  Fri18/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Gore RSA  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Sat19/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Otago  Alexandra  Sat19/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Alexandra  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Tue22/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Wellington   Johnsonville  Tue22/07/258:00AM-2:00PMJohnsonville Community Centre  
CanterburyChristchurch Tue22/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
Bay of Plenty  Whakatāne  Wed23/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Whakatāne
Wellington   Masterton  Wed23/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  REAP House Rangitumau Room  
CanterburyHalswell  Wed23/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Southland  Invercargill  Wed23/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  The Scottish Hall  
Northland  WhangāreiThu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kaurihohore Public Hall  
Waikato  Paeroa  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Thames Valley Deerstalkers
Bay of Plenty  Te Puke  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Puke Baptist Church  
Manawatū-WhanganuiFeilding  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Colyton Hall Feilding  
CanterburyChristchurch Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
CanterburyTimaru  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  South Canterbury Branch Deerstalkers  
Southland  Gore  Thu24/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Gore RSA  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Fri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  Rotorua  Fri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Rotorua Branch Deerstalkers  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Fri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Bunnythorpe Community Centre  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Fri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Manawatū Branch Deerstalkers  
Marlborough   BlenheimFri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Renwick Sports & Events Centre
Southland  ArrowtownFri25/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall  
Northland  Kaitaia  Sat26/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Far North REAP Centre (Kauri Room)  
Auckland (North)   RaroaSat26/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Hamilton  Sat26/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyAshburton  Sat26/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Ashburton  
Auckland (North)   RaroaTue29/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Hamilton  Tue29/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyHalswell  Tue29/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Auckland  Browns BayWed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Browns Bay Marine Centre
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Wed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  ŌmokoroaWed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall  
Manawatū-WhanganuiTaihape  Wed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kokako Street Hall  
West Coast  Greymouth  Wed30/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Greymouth  
CanterburyChristchurch Wed31/07/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Canterbury Branch Fish & Game  
Auckland (North)   RaroaFri1/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Fri1/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Waikato  Hamilton  Fri1/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Otago  Dunedin  Sat2/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Tue5/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  Rotorua  Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Rotorua Branch Deerstalkers  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Bunnythorpe Community Centre  
Taranaki  HāweraWed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hāwera Community Centre  
Marlborough   BlenheimWed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Renwick Sports & Events Centre
CanterburyChristchurch Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
Southland  Invercargill  Wed6/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  The Scottish Hall  
Northland  WhangāreiThu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kaurihohore Public Hall  
Taranaki  New Plymouth  Thu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Taranaki Branch Deerstalkers  
Northland WhanganuiThu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Whanganui Function Centre
CanterburyHalswell  Thu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  South New Brighton Community Centre
Southland  Gore  Thu7/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Gore RSA  
Northland  Poroti  Fri8/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Mangakahia Sports Complex  
Bay of Plenty  Whakatāne  Fri8/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Whakatāne
Manawatū-WhanganuiFeilding  Fri8/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Colyton Hall Feilding  
Nelson - Tasman  Nelson  Sat9/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Founders Heritage Park. The Granary Room  
CanterburyAshburton  Sat9/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Ashburton  
Otago  Alexandra  Sat9/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Alexandra  
Auckland (North)   RaroaTue12/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Hamilton  Tue12/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  Paeroa  Wed13/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Thames Valley Deerstalkers
Bay of Plenty  ŌmokoroaWed13/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall  
CanterburyHalswell  Wed13/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  South New Brighton Community Centre
Gisborne  Gisborne  Thu14/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Lawson Field Theatre – Rose Room  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Thu14/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Bunnythorpe Community Centre  
Nelson - Tasman  Nelson  Thu14/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Founders Heritage Park. The Granary Room  
CanterburyChristchurch Thu14/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Canterbury Branch Fish & Game  
Auckland  Browns BayFri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Browns Bay Marine Centre
Waikato  Hamilton  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Bay of Plenty  Te Puke  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Puke Baptist Church  
Wellington   Waikanae  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikanae Community Hall  
CanterburyTimaru  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  South Canterbury Branch Deerstalkers  
Otago  Dunedin  Fri15/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  
Northland  Pakaraka  Sat16/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Pakaraka Hall  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Sat16/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Wellington   Johnsonville  Sat16/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Johnsonville Community Centre  
Wellington   Johnsonville  Tue19/08/258:00AM-2:00PMJohnsonville Community Centre  
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Wed20/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Manawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston North  Wed20/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Manawatū Branch Deerstalkers  
CanterburyChristchurch Wed20/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
Southland  Invercargill  Wed20/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  The Scottish Hall  
Northland  WhangāreiThu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Kaurihohore Public Hall  
Taranaki  New Plymouth  Thu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Taranaki Branch Deerstalkers  
Bay of Plenty  Rotorua  Thu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Rotorua Branch Deerstalkers  
Hawke’s Bay  NapierThu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hawke’s Bay Branch Fish & Game  
Wellington   Upper HuttThu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Maidstone Sports Hub  
West Coast  Greymouth  Thu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Greymouth  
Southland  Gore  Thu21/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Gore RSA  
Manawatū-WhanganuiTaumaranui  Fri22/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Miriama Street Hall  
Hawke’s Bay  NapierFri22/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Hawke’s Bay Branch Fish & Game  
CanterburyHalswell  Fri22/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Southland  ArrowtownSat23/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall  
Auckland (West)Auckland  Tue26/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Auckland Branch Deerstalkers  
Waikato  Hamilton  Tue26/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Waikato Branch Deerstalkers  
Bay of Plenty  Whakatāne  Wed27/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Whakatāne
Marlborough   BlenheimWed27/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Renwick Sports & Events Centre
CanterburyChristchurch Wed27/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  North Canterbury Branch Fish & Game  
CanterburyTimaru  Wed27/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  South Canterbury Branch Deerstalkers  
Auckland (North)   RaroaThu28/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Raroa Guide Hall  
Waikato  Paeroa  Thu28/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Thames Valley Deerstalkers
Manawatū-WhanganuiFeilding  Thu28/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Colyton Hall Feilding  
Auckland  Browns BayFri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Browns Bay Marine Centre
Auckland (South)  Drury Auckland  Fri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Drury Rugby Club  
Bay of Plenty  ŌmokoroaFri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall  
Wellington   Masterton  Fri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  REAP House Rangitumau Room  
CanterburyChristchurch Fri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  NZ Handloaders Association  
CanterburyAshburton  Fri29/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  St John Ashburton  
Auckland (South)  Pukekohe  Sat30/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Salvation Army Pukekohe
Otago  Dunedin  Sat30/08/258:30AM-2:30PM  Dunedin Community House  

What to bring

You must bring valid (current) photo ID with you to the course.

The name on your ID must exactly match the name printed on your firearms safety course confirmation. If they do not match, contact Te Tari Pūreke immediately to request a replacement confirmation with the correct details. 

Bring packed refreshments as there will be a short break for lunch. There are no cooking facilities available.  

You must not bring any firearms or ammunition with you. Deactivated firearms for safety demonstration will be provided by your firearms instructor.

What kind of ID to bring

You can bring any one of the following current forms of ID: 

  • New Zealand passport
  • Overseas passport
  • New Zealand driver licence
  • Police identity card
  • New Zealand Defence Force photo identification
  • Kiwi Access Card (18+ card)
  • Identity document issued by the New Zealand government

If you are aged 16 or 17 and do not have the required photo ID for the course, you must bring one of the following non-photo IDs:

  • Birth certificate
  • Citizenship certificate
  • Permanent resident document
  • Identity document issued by a secondary or tertiary institution
  • Card issued by a New Zealand bank with your full name and signature
  • Educational record or certificate
  • Professional or trade association membership certificate

After you've passed the course

You do not need to let us know that you’ve attended the course as we are automatically notified of your attendance and the results.

It’s a good idea for new firearms users to find a mentor. You can join a shooting or hunting club, an association, or partner with an experienced shooter to build on knowledge and skills. 

Find a mentor

Last updated
28 March 2024

 

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