The first time that you notify Police of the loss or theft of an arms item, you must register that arms item immediately after the loss or theft is known to have happened. The first time you notify Police of the destruction of an arms item, you must register that arms item within 5 days of its destruction. You must also register all remaining arms items in your possession within 30 days.
Find out what to do if your firearm or licence card is lost, stolen or destroyed, or you want to surrender or destroy a firearm.
Firearms Registry requirements apply from 24 June 2023
If your firearm or licence card is lost or stolen
You must contact Police immediately if a firearm, prohibited magazine, prohibited part or restricted weapon is lost or stolen. You must also tell Police if your firearms licence card is lost or stolen.
Providing as much information as possible will help Police process your report.
Report that a firearm has been lost or stolen:
- Fill in the 105 online reporting form – select ‘Reporting firearms matters’
- Call 105
Report that a firearms licence card has been lost or stolen:
- Call 105
Step 2: Pay the fee
You can pay the $25 replacement firearms licence fee at any New Zealand PostShop.
Step 3: Submit the form
Take the form, receipt and photo ID to your nearest Police station to organise your replacement licence or permit.
Destroying a firearm
If you are considering destroying a firearm or firearm part, contact your local Police station to discuss your options.
You may be able to hand in the item to Police for it to be destroyed.
If you have already destroyed a firearm or firearm part
You must contact Police immediately if you have destroyed any firearm, prohibited magazine, prohibited part or restricted weapon.
- Fill in the 105 online reporting form – select ‘Reporting firearms matters’
- Call 105
As well as describing why and how the firearm was destroyed, you must provide the following details:
- your full name
- firearms licence number
- manufacturer
- make
- model
- serial number
- calibre.
If possible, include documents or photos that show the item before and after destruction.
If the firearm was a pistol, a pistol carbine conversion kit, a prohibited arms item, or a restricted weapon, Police will follow up your report and arrange for the destroyed item to be collected or delivered for disposal.
Handing in or surrendering a firearm
If you have a firearm, magazine, part, or ammunition that you no longer want, you can hand it over to Police.
Note: Do not turn up to a Police station with a firearm unannounced – please call ahead of time on 105. It’s important that you make sure firearms are not loaded, and transport them safely using a gun case or similar bag.
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