Dealer application forms for consent to conduct a gun show or the approval to manufacture certain classes of arms items.

Firearms Registry requirements apply from 24 June 2023

What the Firearms Registry means for dealers

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Firearms dealers

Approval to manufacture certain arms items - dealer

Use this form to apply for permission to manufacture certain classes of arms items.

You must hold a current dealer’s licence and have obtained the Commissioner’s approval.

Section 6B, Arms Act 1983, Special condition of dealer’s licence relating to manufacture of firearms, etc - Legislation website

Application by a licensed dealer for approval to manufacture certain classes of arms items (FRM06BMAN)
 (pdf 119.87 KB)
frm06bman-application-by-dealer-for-approval-to-manufacture_3.pdf
(pdf 119.87 KB)

Submitting your application

How to complete a PDF form

Download and complete the relevant PDF form on your laptop, tablet or mobile device. 

To edit, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.

Download and install Adobe Reader for free

Print and sign the completed form.

Alternatively, you can print the form and complete it by hand. Please write clearly to avoid delays in processing your application.

Where to submit your application

You can submit your application form, supporting documents and related receipts:

 

Consent to conduct a gun show - dealer

Use this form to apply for consent to hold a gun show from a place of business other than the usual place of business before the commencement of the gun show event.

Gun shows include, but are not limited to:

  • auctions away from your place of business
  • the display of, or sales, or taking orders for arms items from a stand or display booth at an arms exhibition or arms related conference.

The application fee is $50.

We recommend you submit your application at least 28 days before the day of the auction or gun show.

Application for consent to conduct a gun show from a different place of business (FRM07AGS)
 (pdf 137.43 KB)
frm07ags-application-for-consent-to-conduct-gun-show_0.pdf
(pdf 137.43 KB)

Submitting your application

How to complete a PDF form

Download and complete the relevant PDF form on your laptop, tablet or mobile device. 

To edit, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.

Download and install Adobe Reader for free

Print and sign the completed form.

Alternatively, you can print the form and complete it by hand. Please write clearly to avoid delays in processing your application.

How to submit your application

Step 1: Pay the fee

Pay the application fee at an NZ Post Shop that offers the 'pay a bill' service. You cannot pay the application fee at a Post Centre.

Find an NZ Post Shop 

Step 2: Submit your form and supporting documents

You can submit your application form, supporting documents and related receipts:

 

 

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