All firearms licence holders must comply with the laws relating to secure storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition

Download the storage and transportation guide

To make sure you meet all the requirements, familiarise yourself with the whole guide.

What’s in the guide?

The guide includes detailed information and pictures to help you meet requirements.

Storing firearms safely

This section of the guide includes information about Police checks on your storage set-up.

Security for non-prohibited firearms

This section of the guide tells you how to meet requirements for:

  • steel cabinets, containers, or receptacles
  • display cabinets
  • securing a single firearm to a building
  • racks
  • trigger locks
  • wooden cabinets
  • ammunition storage
  • building security.

Travelling with firearms and ammunition

This section of the guide tells you how to meet safety requirements when you’re travelling. It includes information about:

  • unattended vehicles
  • passenger ferry
  • motorcycles
  • public transport and public places
  • overnight journeys
  • cords and cables
  • mobile homes, campervans and caravan units (a boat has the same requirements as a mobile home)
  • hunting and pest control.

Note: If you’re flying, check with the airline about their rules for transporting firearms.

Security for endorsed firearms

This section of the guide tells you how to meet requirements for:

  • steel safes, boxes and cabinets
  • room construction – doors, locks, windows, alarms, walls, ceilings and floors
  • steel and concrete strong rooms.

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges

This section of the guide sets out what shooting clubs and ranges must do. It includes recommendations about:

  • storage facilities
  • security on premises
  • ammunition
  • inspection
  • endorsed firearms on the premises.

Secure storage as a person responsible for arms items on behalf of an organisation

If you are a firearms licence holder and you are responsible for arms items on behalf of an organisation (a business, club, or range), the storage location and security facilities at the address must be approved.

Factors for consideration include:

  • the storage location 
  • the usual occupancy of the premises
  • the building security and surveillance, and
  • whether secure storage devices meet all the requirements described in the Secure firearms storage and transportation guide.

Travelling with firearms and ammunition on airlines in New Zealand

If your firearm licence is currently under renewal but appears expired on your licence card, use the Firearms Licence Checker to confirm to airline staff that your firearms licence remains current while in the renewal process.  This is needed to avoid delays if airline staff query the validity of your licence.

What to do when travelling on airlines in New Zealand

Travelling with firearms and ammunition is always at the airline’s discretion. Each airline has specific rules and has the final say on whether firearms are permitted on board. This is especially important for those with a firearms licence card that appears expired, but the licence holder has made an application for renewal. Airlines may still question the validity of your firearms licence. To help make your journey as smooth as possible, check with your airline early and follow these tips: 

Notify your airline in advance

Inform your airline early: Before your flight, let your airline know you’ll be travelling with firearms or ammunition. Early notification is important, as each airline has specific procedures to follow.

Packing guidelines for firearms and ammunition

Firearms

Packed in a locked, hard case

  • Unloaded, including any magazines emptied
  • Rendered inoperable e.g. bolt removed, trigger guard(s)/trigger lock(s) fitted etc
  • Not packed with any ammunition
  • Not packed with the bolt (if applicable)
  • Is declared to a Customer Service Agent when you check-in
  • Secure storage: Store firearms in a locked, hard-sided case specifically designed for secure transport. This case should prevent unauthorised access. These cases are typically made from durable materials like high-strength plastic, aluminium, or composite resin, and are equipped with built-in locks or lockable latches. 

Ammunition

  • Is in a container that separates each round (securely packed) i.e. not touching each other  
  • Does not weigh more than 5kg, this includes the weight of the container
  • Is in your checked bags
  • Is not packed in the same case as your firearm
  • Is declared to a Customer Service Agent when you check-in.
  • Quantity limit: Ammunition, including its container, must not exceed a total weight of 5kg per firearms licence holder. Note: this limit cannot be combined between passengers.

Documentation requirements

  • Current firearms licence: Always carry your New Zealand firearms licence, and if needed, use the Firearms Licence Checker to show the Customer Service Agent you have a valid firearms licence.
  • International permits: For flights to other countries, you may need import/export permits and must follow the firearms regulations of the destination country. 

Need help?

  • Contact your airline: For airline-specific questions, reach out to the airline’s customer support team.
  • Regulatory assistance: For questions about New Zealand’s firearm regulations, contact the Firearms Safety Authority on 0800844431

Video guides

The following videos help you comply with storage and transportation rules.

Video: How to use an installation kit for secure firearms and ammunition storage

Learn about the tools you need to install a cable lock system or a steel safe for the secure storage of firearms and ammunition.

Video transcript

(Background music: welcome page with a logo of Te Tari Pūreke. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. Text says Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority.)

Next slide has the words displayed: Installation Kit Required for Secure Firearms and Ammunition Storage.

The next screen is a man standing in a room of his house, in front of a wardrobe, holding a security cable in his hands. 


Man 1: "G'day team. Today in this video I'm going to step you through the correct installation for firearm security in the home. We're going to start off with the minimum requirement which is the basic cable lock system." 

The man moves the cable lock closer to the camera.

Man 1: "Then we'll move on to the higher security option, which is a steel gun safe." 

The man points to a steel gun safe to his left. Camera zooms in close to the safe.

Next shot shows another man to the left of the first man. Man 1 points towards man 2.

Man 1: "So we've brought in Alistair, and he's a professional safe installer. He's going to show us the tools required and the correct installation process."

The next screen shows man 2 pointing to bits of equipment sitting on a desk. the camera focuses in on the equipment and man 2 points to each item in turn. 

Man 2: "Thanks Josh. To install our cable system we'll need a drill, a selection of drill bits, eyelets and a tool to drive our eyelets in." 

Camera changes angle to focus back on man 2. From off camera, man 1 speaks again.

Man 1: "And what do we need for the safe installation? 

The camera focuses back to the equipment and man 2 points to each item in turn. 

Man 2: "We'll be needing a drill with the appropriate bit..."

The camera pans across the equipment.

Man 2: "...a wrench or impact driver, some safety equipment..."

Man 2 points to each item in turn. 

Man 2: "...and a selection of concrete and timber bolts depending on your install." 

The next screen is green, with a white border on the top and bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. A voiceover says "For More Information, Refer to the Te Tari Pūreke Website, under the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". White text appears over the green slide, with the same wording. 

The slide flicks over to a page on the Te Tari Pūreke website, with the title "Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition" displaying. A mouse clicking sound is heard and then the camera pans over a printed document titled "Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition", continuing to a table of contents for the document.

The screen changes to an end screen which is white with a green tohu border on the top and bottom. The text says:

For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz

Facebook icon firearmssafetyauthoritynz. Te Tari Pūreke logo, Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority.

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Video: How to secure your home and property for safe firearms and ammunition storage

Learn about how to store firearms and ammunition securely at your home, business or property.

Video transcript

(Background music: welcome page with a logo of Te Tari Pūreke. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. Text says Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority.)

Next slide has the words displayed: General Property Security for Firearms and Ammunition Storage.

The next screen is a man standing in a room of his house, leaning on a large steel safe.


Man: "Before you start your install, we encourage you to think about the overall security of your home and the best and safest location to store your firearms." 

Next shot shows a camera poised high above a house, zooming in on the roof and border around the property. The camera zooms out suddenly and text appears above the camera image: Layers of Security

Man: "We need to think about the layers of security around your property."

A red line appears within the image and below the text, highlighting the fence borders of the property.

The word Fencing appears on screen. The text changes to Hedges/Garden, then Security Lights. Areas of green appear overlayed on the image to represent lighting around the property. The text then changes to Locked and Alarmed House. The roof area of the house is overlayed in blue to represent the house blueprint.

The next scene shows a wooden fence close to a neighbour's house.

Man: "Starting with your fencing..."

The scene changes to show a wooden side gate to a property, a concrete walkway and bushes planted up against the fence.

Man: "...your gardens, having your hedges trimmed away from your house."

The scene changes to a close up image of security lights and a security camera installed in the eaves of a house. 

Man: "Your security lights..."

The scene changes to show a person turning a key in a door lock.

Man: "...good door and window locks..."

The scene changes to show a person bolting a window lock. 

Man: "An internal alarm system..."

It changes again to show a home alarm system. It then changes to show someone sliding opening a wardrobe door to reveal an empty wardrobe.

Man: "...and a concealed location for your firearm storage."

The next screen is green, with a white border on the top and bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. A voiceover says "For More Information, Refer to the Te Tari Pūreke Website, under the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". White text appears over the green slide, with the same wording. 

The slide flicks over to a page on the Te Tari Pūreke website, with the title "Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition" displaying. A mouse clicking sound is heard and then the camera pans over a printed document turned to a page about property security.

The screen changes to an end screen which is white with a green tohu border on the top and bottom. The text says:

For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz

Facebook icon firearmssafetyauthoritynz. Te Tari Pūreke logo, Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority.

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Video: How to install a basic cable lock system for secure storage of single firearms

Learn what a basic cable lock system is and how to set one up to store single firearms securely at your home, business or property. 

Video transcript

(Background music: welcome page with a logo of Te Tari Pūreke. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. Text says Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority.)

Next slide has the words displayed: Installation Process for Basic Cable Lock System.

The next screen is a man standing in a room of his house, holding onto a coil of security cable.

Man: "Now we're going to install a cable lock system. We've identified the best place in this property..."

The next scene shows the camera panning across an access panel that is open to the roof space. 

Man: "...as the roof space. The reason being - it's concealed..." 

The scene changes back to the man with the cable.

Man: "...it's not easily accessible and there are some really good anchor points to mount the cable to. 

The scene changes slightly to a close up of the man from shoulders up.

Man: "So the cable lock system is for securing a single a firearm to the building."

The scene changes to show another man up in the roof space, using tools to secure a cable lock to the roof frame. 

Voiceover: "Police recommend the following." 

Camera zooms in closer to show the man drilling into the framing. It then changes to show an eye bolt being screwed into the framing.

Voiceover: "The firearm is retained by a shielded stainless steel cable at least 4 - 6mm thick with a substantial padlock."

The scene changes to show the man drilling into the framing again

Voiceover: "The cable is wound through the action of the firearm and retained by at least 

The scene changes to show the man screwing an eye bolt into the framing again and then zooms in to a close up of the eye bolt.

Voiceover: "...two 10 x 100mm eye bolts or screws fitted to a stud, rafter or joist. 

The next shot shows a wooden rafter with an eye bolt screwed into each end. 

Voiceover: "If eye bolts are used..." 

The scene changes to show a man securing a firearm to the rafter using a cable threaded through the firearm and the eye bolts.

Voiceover: "...the cable must weave through the firearm action and be locked to cover and prevent access to the eye bolts. 

The next shot is the man securing a padlock to join the ends of the cable together. Scene changes to show the man locking the padlock with a key.

Voiceover: "If the cable passes through a stud the hole must be drilled so there is at least 50mm of material..."

Camera zooms in to pan along the length of the rafter, showing the firearm correctly secured with the cable.

Voiceover:"...between the edge of the stud, and the edge of the hole. The stud must be at least 50mm in depth where the hole has been drilled. By passing the cable through the action..."

The next scene shows the man putting a bolt inside a lockbox that has been placed inside a wardrobe.

Voiceover: "...the firearm is effectively immobilised, however the bolt should be stored separately. The firearm should be hidden from sight..."  

The next shot shows a piece of clothing placed on top of the lockbox, hiding it from view. The wardrobe door is slid closed.

Voiceover: "...and not easily detectable." 

The scene changes to show the rafter with cable secured to it, minus the firearm.

Voiceover: "Remember, once installed, get it inspected." 

The next screen is green, with a white border on the top and bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. A voiceover says "For More Information, Refer to the Te Tari Pūreke Website, under the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". White text appears over the green slide, with the same wording. 

The slide flicks over to a page on the Te Tari Pūreke website, with the title "Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition" displaying. A mouse clicking sound is heard and then the camera pans down over a printed document turned to a page about securing a single firearm to a building.

The screen changes to an end screen which is white with a green tohu border on the top and bottom. The text says:

For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz

Facebook icon firearmssafetyauthoritynz. Te Tari Pūreke logo, Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority.

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Video: How to install a steel gun safe for the secure storage of firearms and ammunition

Learn how to install a steel gun safe securely at your home, business or property to meet your legal obligations to store firearms and ammunition safely. 

Video transcript

(Background music: welcome page with a logo of Te Tari Pūreke. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. Text says Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority.)

Next slide has the words displayed: Installation Process for Steel Safe.

The next screen is a man standing in a room of his house, standing next to a steel safe.

Man: "Now we're going to install the safe. The reason we've selected this location is because..."

The next shot shows a close up of a lock being activated above a door.

Voiceover: "... it's in a garage that's lockable and alarmed."

The shot changes to a close up of an alarm system attached to a wall. The scene changes back to the man standing next to the safe, pointing to a cupboard built into the wall.

Man: "We've also got this cupboard which is concealed from view."

The scene changes back to the cupboard and pans down to show a concrete floor.

Voiceover: "It's also got a concrete floor..."

The next shot shows a close up of a stud-finder tool and pencil being used to mark a spot on the wall.

Voiceover: "...and internal timber framing to fix to.

The scene changes to show an animation of an internal wall showing insulation and timber studs behind the wall. White text appears overlaid on the image: "Locate wall studs".

The timber wall studs flash are highlighted in a green colour and flash on and off. 

The scene changes to show a man placing a large safe against the wall, with another man standing by.

Voiceover: "Police recommend to attach the safe to two surrounding surfaces." 

The scene changes again to show an animation of a safe against a wall. An image of two screws appears in the foreground, with white text underneath that reads "Wall Mounted Screws".

An image of two gold bolts appears in the foreground, with white text underneath that reads "Floor Anchor Bolts".

Voiceover: "Bolts and coach screws should be a minimum of 6mm in diameter..." 

The scene changes again to show an animation of screws attaching the safe to the wall stud.

Voiceover: "...and 75mm in length."

Next scene shows an animation close up of screw being screwed into a wall mount.

A large heading in white text appears vertically along the timber stud: "Wall Stud", with white text underneath reading "Ensure a secure mount to the wall studs."

Next scene shows an animation close up of floor anchor bolts being bolted through the safe into the floor. There is a close up on the animated anchor bolts and white text that reads: "Securing the the floor enhances security."

The camera zooms out to show an animation of two rifles being put into the newly installed gun safe. A large green tick icon appears, with white text underneath reading "Safe & Secure".

Scene changes to show a drill, drilling a hole in the bottom of a safe. We are shown this from several angles and close ups. Next shot shows all the bolts drilled into the floor of the safe. The next shot shows a man drilling into the back of the safe. The drilling continues from several angles and locations within the back of the safe. The man is shown checking the placement of the safe by trying to shake it from the inside.

The next scene shows someone closing the safe door from the outside and twisting the handle closed, then turning a key in the lock and checking the handle again.

Voiceover: "Remember, once your safe's installed, 

Scene changes to show a man sliding closed the cupboard door and walking off camera.

Voiceover: "...get it inspected." 

The next screen is green, with a white border on the top and bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. A voiceover says "For More Information, Refer to the Te Tari Pūreke Website, under the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". White text appears over the green slide, with the same wording. 

The slide flicks over to a page on the Te Tari Pūreke website, with the title "Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition" displaying. A mouse clicking sound is heard and then the camera pans down over a printed document turned to a page about Security for Non-prohibited Firearms.

The screen changes to an end screen which is white with a green tohu border on the top and bottom. The text says:

For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz

Facebook icon firearmssafetyauthoritynz. Te Tari Pūreke logo, Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority.

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Video: How to secure firearms and ammunition safely in a motorhome or caravan

Learn how to secure and transport firearms and ammunition safely in a motorhome or caravan.

Video transcript

(Background music: welcome page with a logo of Te Tari Pūreke. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. Text says Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority.)

Next slide has the words displayed: Secure Firearms and Ammunition Storage in Motorhomes/Caravans

The next screen is a man standing with another man, next to a motorhome.

Man 1: "In this short video, we're going to install a safe..."

Scene changes to show a wide view of a motorhome.

Man 1 voiceover: "...in a motorhome. This is a specialist install..." 

The scene changes back to the two men in front of the motorhome.

Man 1: "...so I've got Alistair back to do the job."

Camera angle changes slightly to a close up of the two men.

Man 1: "Consider the location for the install of the safe. 

The next scene shows someone lifting up the queen bed inside a motorhome to reveal an underbed void. with some outdoor equipment stored within it. 

Man 1 voiceover: "It must be concealed from view..." 

The scene changes to show a close up someone with their hand resting on the undercarriage of a motorhome. 

Man 1 voiceover: "...and mounted to the chassis."

The scene changes to a blurred image of a motorhome in the background and white text over a green background in the foreground. 

The text reads: "Police recommend prior to installing a safe in your motorhome/caravan, to consult with a heavy vehicle specialist certifier. More information can be found at www.nzta.govt.nz"

The scene cuts back to inside the motorhome, to a person wearing gloves and drilling into the floor of the motorhome.

The scene changes to show the person using a ratchet to tighten bolts inside the drill holes. The next scene shows Man 2 sliding a narrow gun safe into the garage (underside) of the motor home and into the void shown earlier. 

The scene changes again to show Man 2 using a ratchet to secure the safe to the floor of the motorhome. Next the camera zooms into the safe itself to show the bolts being tightened into the safe.

The camera angle changes to show Man 2's face concentrating hard on tightening the bolts. The next shot shows the inside of the safe from an angle behind Man 2 and a close up as he tightens a final bolt.

The next shot pans across a firearm secured into the now installed safe. The scene changes to show a packet of ammunition sitting inside another safe in the garage of the motorhome.

Man 1: "Alistair's just completed the install. 

Scene changes to show Man 1 standing outside the motorhome, with the garage door up, pointing to the inside of the garage void that contains two closed safes.

Man 1: "We now have a separate safe for our firearms..." 

The man points to the firearm safe.

Man 1: "...and our ammunition."

The man points to the other safe.

Man 1: "It's now ready to be inspected."

The next shot is a close up of the two closed safes inside the motorhome garage void.

The next screen is green, with a white border on the top and bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. A voiceover says "For More Information, Refer to the Te Tari Pūreke Website, under the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". White text appears over the green slide, with the same wording. 

The slide flicks over to a page on the Te Tari Pūreke website, with the title "Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition" displaying. A mouse clicking sound is heard and then the camera pans down over a printed document turned to a page about Secure storage in mobile homes, caravans or caravan units.

The screen changes to an end screen which is white with a green tohu border on the top and bottom. The text says:

For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz

Facebook icon firearmssafetyauthoritynz. Te Tari Pūreke logo, Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority.

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Video: How to secure and transport semi-automatic firearms safely in a vehicle

Learn how to safely transport semi-automatic firearms (or other firearms that do not have easily removable working parts) in a car or other vehicle.

Video transcript

(Background music: welcome page with a logo of Te Tari Pūreke. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. Text says Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority.)

Next slide has the words displayed: Storage of Semi-Automatic Firearms in Vehicles During Transportation.

The next screen shows a man standing in a room of a house, in front of a firearms safe located inside an open wardrobe.

Man: "In this short video we're going to show you some safe options for transporting a semi-automatic firearm and ammunition in a vehicle."

The scene changes to show the man with his back to the camera, retrieving a firearm from the safe.

Man: "Whether you're going for a hunt, or you're just off to the range. It's always good practice to carry out safety precautions. 

The man retrieves the firearm and points it toward the ground while conducting checks.

Man: "Out of the safe, point in a safe direction, go straight to your safety catch and make sure it's on safe. From there..."

The man opens up the firearm chamber.

Man: "...open up your action, inspect your chamber make sure it's clear and also the magazine well.

The man brings his firearm up to eye level to check the firearm chamber is empty. He then reaches into his pocket.

Man: "Once it's clear I like to use a chamber safety flag.

The man retrieves a yellow firearm safety flag and attaches it to the firearm.

Man: "This shows the chamber is clear and now I'll put it in the case."

The scene changes to show the man kneeling down in front of a gun case, with the firearm held in front of him.
 
Man: "As this is a semi-automatic firearm and we cannot easily remove the bolt to make it inoperable..."

The next scene shows a close up of the firearm sitting inside the gun case, with the man's hand affixing a trigger lock to the firearm trigger.

Man: "...we'll be using a trigger lock. It is now a legal requirement to use either a trigger lock or place it in a lock case for transport. 

The scene changes to show a close up of the secured trigger lock in place.

Man: "For extra security we'll be doing both."

The next scene switches back to show the man kneeling down, with a different firearm held in front of him.

Man: "I'm also taking a semi-automatic 22..." 

The scene changes to show a close up of a semi-automatic 22 firearm resting in a gun case, with the man threading a yellow cable lock through the firearm action.

Man: "...and this time I'll be using a cable lock to make it inoperable, which is another option."

The man locks the cable in place with a loud click. The next shot shows the man closing the gun case and affixing padlocks to the clasp mechanisms at either end of the case. 

The scene changes to show the man placing the now locked gun case inside the boot of a vehicle and covering it with a blanket. The scene changes to show the man addressing the camera and pointing to the vehicle boot with his hand.

Man: "As an extra security measure...

The next shot shows the man affixing a thick steel cable through the handle of the gun case and through the metal chassis of the vehicle within the boot.

Man: "...you can use a steel cable to fix it to your vehicle..."

The camera shows the man joining the ends of the cable together with a padlock.

Man: "...and as I did before..."

The scene changes to show the man addressing the camera and pointing to the vehicle boot with his hand.

Man: "...we're going to finish off by covering it with a blanket..."

The scene changes to show the man covering the locked and cabled gun case with a blanket.

Man: "...for an extra layer of concealment.

The next scene shows the man standing in his garage, outside his vehicle carrying a small locked container. We can see through the open garage door that it's night time.

Man: "When transporting firearms, your ammunition needs to be kept separate, either in a locked glove box or in a locked ammunition container like this." 

The scene changes to show a close up inside the vehicle, where the man is placing the locked container onto the floor of the rear passenger seat.

Man: "It's a good idea to cover it up so it can't be seen.

The man places an item of clothing over the top of the locked container, concealing it from view. 

The next screen is green, with a white border on the top and bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. A voiceover says "For More Information, Refer to the Te Tari Pūreke Website, under the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". White text appears over the green slide, with the same wording. 

The slide flicks over to a page on the Te Tari Pūreke website, with the title "Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition" displaying. A mouse clicking sound is heard and then the camera pans down over a printed document turned to a page about Travelling with Firearms and Ammunition.

The screen changes to an end screen which is white with a green tohu border on the top and bottom. The text says:

For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz

Facebook icon firearmssafetyauthoritynz. Te Tari Pūreke logo, Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority.

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Video: How to secure and transport bolt-action firearms safely in a vehicle

Learn how to safely transport bolt-action firearms in a car or other vehicle.

Video transcript

(Background music: welcome page with a logo of Te Tari Pūreke. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. Text says Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority.)

Next slide has the words displayed: Storage of Bolt Action Firearms in Vehicles During Transportation.

The next screen shows a man standing in a room of a house, in front of a firearms safe located inside an open wardrobe.

Man: "In this short video we're going to show you some options for transporting a bolt action firearm and ammunition in your vehicle..."

The scene changes to show the man with his back to the camera, retrieving a firearm out of a safe.

Man: "...whether you are off for a hunt or you're just going to the range."

The scene changes to show a close-up for a bolt-action firearm standing upright inside a firearms safe. White text on a green background appears at the bottom of the screen. It reads: "When storing your firearm at home and it has an easily removable bolt, locking the bolt in a separate compartment or storage container is an extra level of security recommended by Police."

The shot changes to show a close up of the bolt-action mechanism on the firearm. The next shot is of a removable firearm bolt being locked inside a safe, with someone turning a key to lock the safe. 

The scene changes back to the man standing in front of an open firearms safe located inside an open wardrobe.

Man: "As usual, when you're taking a firearm from the safe you need to carry out your safety precautions.

The man bends down and retrieves the firearm from inside the safe.

Man: "Take the rifle from the safe..."

The man points the firearm down towards the floor.

Man: "...and point it in a safe direction. From there..."

The next scene shows a close up of someone holding the firearm, with the scope and trigger in clear view.

Man: "...we need to check our safety catch is on safe."

The person holding the firearm flicks the safety catch on.

Man: "If a magazine is fitted it needs to be removed. 

The person holding the firearm removes the magazine from the firearm.

Man: "We'll open our action..." 

The person holding the firearm opens the firearm action.

Man: "...and inspect our chamber make sure it's clear both visually and physically." 

The person holding the firearm inserts his finger into the chamber to ensure it's empty. 

Man: "Now because we're transporting this firearm, we need to make it inoperable by removing the bolt." 

The bolt is removed from the firearm by the person holding it. The scene changes to show the man kneeling down in front of a gun case, with a firearm in his hands. 

Man: "Now the bolt's removed..."

The man places the firearm inside the firearm case on the floor. 

Man: "I'm going to place it in my case..."

The next shot shows a close up of the firearm sitting in the gun case and someone threading a chamber safety flag through the firearm chamber.

Man: "...put a chamber safety flag into the chamber 

The next shot shows the man kneeling in front of the gun case again, showing the safety flag attached to the firearm.

Man: "...and then lock my case."

The man closes the gun case. The scene changes to a close up of the gun case handle, where someone is locking the case closed with a padlock.

The scene changes back to show the man kneeling down in front of the now locked gun case, with a bolt in one hand and a magazine in another. 

Man: "The bolt and magazine need to be kept separate from the firearm during transportation."

The scene changes again to show someone opening a backpack and putting a bolt and magazine inside.

Man: "Before I put my firearm into my vehicle, I'm going to put these parts in the top of my pack."

The next scene shows the man placing his locked gun case into the back of a vehicle.

Man: "As an extra security measure..."

The next shot shows the man standing next to the vehicle from another angle. He's holding one end of a steel cable in each hand.

Man: "...you can use a steel cable..."

The camera angle changes to show a close up of the man threading the steel cable through the gun case and padlocking it closed. The cable runs through the chassis of the vehicle.

Man: "...to lock your firearm to your vehicle."

The angle changes again to show the man placing the gun case with steel cable attached into the back of the vehicle. The next shot shows the man closing up the back tray of the vehicle as well as the steel canopy and locking it with a key.

Man: "If you don't have a lockable hard canopy, 

The next shot shows the man locking the glass canopy of the vehicle with a key. The scene changes to show the man placing a gun case on the floor of the back passenger section of a vehicle and covering it with an item of clothing. 

Man: "...make sure you store your firearm inside the cab of the vehicle."

The scene changes to show the man standing in front of the passenger seat of a vehicle, with the door open. He's holding a box of ammunition in his hand.

Man: "Keep in mind when transporting ammunition..." 

The next shot shows the man placing the box of ammunition inside the glove box of the vehicle, closing and locking it.

Man: "...it must be stored separately in a locked glove box..."

The scene changes to show the man placing a locked ammunition case onto the floor of the back passenger section of a vehicle. 

Man: "...or similar storage area where practical."

The next screen is green, with a white border on the top and bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. A voiceover says "For More Information, Refer to the Te Tari Pūreke Website, under the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". White text appears over the green slide, with the same wording. 

The slide flicks over to a page on the Te Tari Pūreke website, with the title "Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition" displaying. A mouse clicking sound is heard and then the camera pans down over a printed document turned to a page about Travelling with Firearms and Ammunition.

The screen changes to an end screen which is white with a green tohu border on the top and bottom. The text says:

For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz

Facebook icon firearmssafetyauthoritynz. Te Tari Pūreke logo, Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority.

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Video: How to secure firearms safely in an unattended vehicle

Learn how to secure firearms and ammunition safely when you have to stop for a break or leave your car or vehicle unattended. 

Video transcript

(Background music: welcome page with a logo of Te Tari Pūreke. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. Text says Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority.)

Next slide has the words displayed: Transportation of Firearms and Ammunition: Unattended Vehicles.

The next screen shows a man standing in front of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a house, with his hand on the bullbar of the vehicle.

Man: "In this short video we're going to show you the key practices you must comply with when travelling with firearms and ammunition in your vehicle."

The scene changes to show the man placing a locked gun case into the back tray of the vehicle. The next shot shows a close up of someone locking the canopy of the vehicle tray. The next scene shows someone placing a box of ammunition inside the glove compartment and locking the compartment with a key. The scene changes back to show the man next to the vehicle, with his arm on the roof of the vehicle, facing another man with his arm on the roof of the same vehicle.

Man 1: "Man I'm looking forward to this hunt. 

Man 2: "Yeah too right."

Man 1: "Should we stop at that usual cafe? 

Man 2: "Yeah let's do it." 

Man 1: "All right."

The scene changes to show the two men getting into the vehicle and driving down the driveway. The next shot shows the vehicle driving down the road. The next shot shows a close up from behind Man 1 who is seated in the driver's seat and driving the vehicle.

Man 1: "Yeah that cafe's just up here. I'll try and get a park right out the front."

The next shot shows a close up from behind Man 2, who is seated in the front passenger seat. 

Man 2: "Yeah look there's a car pulling out, grab that one. Right out front. 

Man 1: "Can't ask much better than that."

The scene changes to show the vehicle pulling into a car parking space out the front of a roadside cafe.

White text appears on a green background at the bottom of the screen. The text reads: "Any firearms or ammunition may be left unattended in a vehicle during a break in a journey for up to 60 minutes provided:"

Man 2: "Are you gonna bring your bag in?"
 
The next scene shows Man 1 on the footpath outside the vehicle on the passenger side, with his back to the camera. He opens the rear passenger door and retrieves a canvas backpack.

White text appears on a green background at the bottom of the screen. The text reads: "If possible, vital parts of the firearms remain in the licence holder's possession."

The next shot is from the rear passenger seat inside the vehicle. The man is shown unzipping a backpack.

Man 1: "Oh yeah mate, I will do. I'm just going  to check for the bolt and magazine." 

Man 2: "Yep sweet as."

The next shot is a close up of a firearm bolt and magazine nestled inside the backpack. The man zips up the backpack.

Man 1: "Luckily I have it."

The scene changes to show both men outside the vehicle, with Man 1 retrieving the backpack from the rear passenger seat and throwing it over his shoulder. He shuts the rear passenger door.

White text appears on a green background at the bottom of the screen. The text reads: "The firearms or ammunition are still secured and out of sight."

The next shot shows a close up of the locked glove compartment.

The scene changes to show both men outside the vehicle again. With his back to the camera, Man 1 shuts the rear passenger door and checks that it's locked.

White text appears on a green background at the bottom of the screen. The text reads: "The vehicle is locked, windows are closed and keys remain in the licence holder's possession."

The next scene shows both men entering the doors of the cafe. The scene changes to show the men with their backs to camera, sitting at a table inside the cafe, next to the front window. The men's vehicle can clearly be seen through the window. A waitress brings them each a cup of coffee.

White text appears on a green background at the bottom of the screen. The text reads: "The licence holder remains in the immediate area or vicinity of the vehicle."

The camera angle changes to show a close up of the man's backpack sitting on a stool next to him. The men drink their coffee. The next shot shows Man 1 with his face to the camera and Man 2 with his back to the camera, both still sitting at the cafe table.

Man 1: "We better drink up mate. Remember the new law?" 

The scene changes to show a wide shot from across the road, with the men's vehicle parked outside the cafe.

Man 1: "We can only leave our firearms unattended in a vehicle..."

The scene changes back to the two men seated inside the cafe. Man 1 is gesturing to the vehicle outside.

Man 1: "...for a max of 60 minutes." 

Man 2: "Yeah too right, let's hit the road." 

Man 1: "Sweet."

The next shot shows the two men leaving the cafe. Man 1 is carrying a backpack over his shoulder. The scene changes to show Man 2 opening the front passenger door to get into the vehicle. The scene changes again to show the vehicle departing the parking space in front of the cafe and entering traffic on the road.

A full green slide appears for several seconds. There's a border on the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. There is text in the centre of the slide that reads "When making short stops at service stations or fast food outlets while transporting firearms and ammunition, consider the following:"

The next shot shows the men's vehicle pulling into a parking spot outside a gas station. The next shot is from inside the front cab of the vehicle, with Man 1 sitting in the driver's set and Man 2 sitting in the passenger's seat. Both men have their seatbelts on. Man 2 turns to speak to Man 1.

Man 2: "Hey man, I'm just going to pop in and use the toilet." 

Man 1: "Yeah sweet as, I'll stay here with the firearms. Grab some lollies while you're in there. 

Man 2 (laughing): "Yeah sweet as."

White text appears on a green background at the bottom of the screen. The text reads: "If possible, it's good practice to have one person stay in the vehicle with your firearms and ammunition when making stops during transportation."

The scene changes back to show the vehicle parked outside the service station. Man 2 opens the passenger door and departs the vehicle, closing the door behind him. He heads towards the entry door of the service station.

The next screen is green, with a white border on the top and bottom of the screen which is a tohu design. A voiceover says "For More Information, Refer to the Te Tari Pūreke Website, under the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". White text appears over the green slide, with the same wording. 

The slide flicks over to a page on the Te Tari Pūreke website, with the title "Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition" displaying. A mouse clicking sound is heard and then the camera pans down over a printed document turned to a page about Travelling with Firearms and Ammunition.

The screen changes to an end screen which is white with a green tohu border on the top and bottom. The text says:

For more information visit firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz

Facebook icon firearmssafetyauthoritynz. Te Tari Pūreke logo, Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority.

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Last updated
7 June 2024

 

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