On 1 February 2022, the Arms Amendment Regulations 2021 came into force, amending the Arms Regulations 1992.
Changes for firearms licence holders included (but not limited to):
Regulations covering ammunition sales (including notification, security, and record-keeping requirements)
Regulations covering who may possess prohibited ammunition
Security requirements for ammunition and mobile homes
Storage requirements during transportation, including on public transport.
Expansion of particulars required for application for firearms licences.
Further fit and proper criteria for firearm and airgun
Changes for licensed dealers included:
Additional requirements for applications for dealer’s licences
Conditions relating to security requirements
Record-keeping provisions
New conditions, for example those relating to notifications, inspections, transport, testing of certain items and other specific conditions prescribed by the Commissioner. .
Addition of the ability to amend a dealer’s licences to change dealer activity, arms items to which dealer activity may be carried out, and the place of business.
Arms Regulations 1992 | New Zealand Legislation website
Arms Amendment Regulations 2021 | New Zealand Legislation website
