If you’re traveling with firearms or ammunition on airlines in New Zealand this summer, make sure you plan ahead.

Travelling with firearms or ammunition is always at the airline’s discretion. Airlines have specific rules, and have the final say on whether firearms are permitted on board.

To help people travelling with firearms and ammunition on airlines in New Zealand we’ve updated information about notifying airlines, packing firearms and ammunition, and the documentation that will be required to travel with them.

There is also advice for firearms licence holders who are seeking to travel while their licence is progressing through the renewal process. You will likely need to use the Firearms Licence Checker to confirm to airline staff that your firearms licence remains current while in the renewal process.