You must notify us within 30 days of the first items being released by New Zealand Customs. To complete your dealer notification of import requirements: 

1. Download and complete the Notification of Import template 
2. Email this to importpermits@police.govt.nz  

If you cannot use this template, you must send us the following information via email:

• dealer firearms licence number
• permit number
• quantity imported
• the description and country of origin of the item imported, including the identification marking of the item
• the name of the manufacturer of the firearm, pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, air pistol carbine conversion kit, restricted airgun, blank-firing gun, restricted weapon, magazine, prohibited part, or ammunition
• the place at which the firearm, pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, air pistol carbine conversion kit, restricted airgun, blank-firing gun, restricted weapon, magazine, prohibited part, or ammunition was landed in New Zealand
• date of importation
• where and when the permit was issued. 

You must register all your imported firearms and major firearms parts before completing your Notification of Import within 30 days of the first items being released by New Zealand Customs. 

To complete your notification of import requirements, email importpermits@police.govt.nz the following details: 

• your firearms licence number 
• permit to import number, and  
• case number from your registration confirmation email (or the code number available from MyFirearms, under Submitted Forms).

If you have imported ammunition or firearm parts that are not major firearm parts, email importpermits@police.govt.nz the following details to complete your notification of import requirements:

• your firearms licence number
• the permit number  
• part type and quantity
• ammunition type, calibre and quantity (total amount of rounds).  

You must check to ensure all other arms items in your possession are recorded in the Registry and your licence holder details are complete and up to date within 30 days of imported items being released by New Zealand Customs.  

For more information:

Firearms Registry

Travelling overseas with firearms

If you are bringing arms items or ammunition with you, you must tell us what you are bringing when you complete your application for a visitor's licence. 

We will register your arms items on your behalf once your visitor's firearms licence and permit to import has been issued. We will also need confirmation of what arms items you export when you leave.  

If we need more information about the items, we will contact you.

For more information: 

Bringing arms items when you visit New Zealand