Te Tari Pūreke | Firearms Safety Authority New Zealand

Firearms licence

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.

Firearms Registry

New Zealand’s Firearms Registry will hold details about all licence holders and their arms items. Find out when you’re required to provide information, how to register, and how to get help if you need it.

Firearms safety course

First-time firearms licence applicants must attend and pass a firearms safety course. Find out what you need to do and how to book.

Be extra sure this Roar

As hunters head out for the Roar, they’re likely to see or hear our firearms safety reminders about identifying their target beyond all doubt – Be extra sure this Roar!

This Roar we’re urging hunters everywhere to identify their target beyond all doubt; to make a good plan when hunting with others; and to handle their firearms with care.

Learn more about staying safe this Roar