Find out what a dealer’s licence allows you to do, who can apply, when you need an endorsement, and what you need to provide in your application.

Find out how to apply for or renew a dealer's licence and endorsements, so you can carry out activities such as selling, hiring, lending or supplying firearms and other arms items in New Zealand.

Find out what you need to do while operating as a dealer to meet your obligations under the Arms Act and Arms Regulations.

From 24 June 2023, some transactions between dealers and firearms licence holders must be recorded using the Dealer Transaction form on our website.

Find out what to do if you want to export, import or manufacture arms items in New Zealand.