Find out how to apply or reapply for a New Zealand firearms licence. You need a firearms licence to possess and use non-prohibited firearms, ammunition and specially dangerous airguns without supervision.
Find out what a New Zealand firearms licence allows you to do, who can apply and what you need to provide in your application.
Find out how to apply for a New Zealand firearms licence. The steps are the same whether you're applying for the first time or reapplying for a licence ('renewal').
Ammunition sellers are individual firearms licence holders, who sell ammunition to other firearms licence holders.
Applying or reapplying for a firearms licence
Licensing demand has increased this year, and we are expecting this increase in licence renewals to continue until 2028. We appreciate your patience while we process your application.
If you have any questions, email MyFirearms.support@police.govt.nz, or give us a call. Phone 0800 844 431 between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Last updated
29 August 2024
