You must have a dealer's licence to carry out activities such as selling, hiring, lending or supplying firearms and other arms items in New Zealand.

Before you apply for a dealer's licence

Find out what a dealer’s licence allows you to do, who can apply and what you need to provide in your application.

Apply for or renew a dealer's licence

Find out how to apply for or renew a dealer's licence so you can carry out activities such as selling, hiring, lending or supplying firearms and other arms items in New Zealand.

Firearms Registry requirements apply from 24 June 2023

The first time you apply for a licence or endorsement from 24 June 2023, you must register all arms items in your possession within 30 days.

When to register your arms items

What the Firearms Registry means for dealers

 

 

 

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