Thread: Firearm licencing

I had my interview and security inspection a month ago. Chased up this week and they could not guarantee a time frame but estimated within the next month for the card to show up. I applied 8 months ago.

I was under the impression that I would get an email with my application outcome before the card was produced, but they said that is not the case (for central district, at least). But it was most likely good news that I hadn't heard anything! So when the card shows up I know I've been successful.

I take it from the response that my application is still waiting for the rubber stamp. Back to checking the mail twice a day I guess.

Listened to an Arms Officer from "head office" yesterday on the Farming Show, Newstalk ZB, he made a statement when asked that it's ok to shoot yourself while supervising an unlicensed hunter, always had been led to believe if your supervising you were only allowed one firearm between the two of you. Also was queried about farmers changing farms at end of the season whom were waiting for license renewal, didn't really answer that question. Just stated there were ways to sort it, a bit tough if it's Waikato to Southland and your mate who is storing for you in the Waikato doesn't want a drive south to find Southland storage for you.

Originally Posted by tetawa

Listened to an Arms Officer from "head office" yesterday on the Farming Show, Newstalk ZB, he made a statement when asked that it's ok to shoot yourself while supervising an unlicensed hunter, always had been led to believe if your supervising you were only allowed one firearm between the two of you. Also was queried about farmers changing farms at end of the season whom were waiting for license renewal, didn't really answer that question. Just stated there were ways to sort it, a bit tough if it's Waikato to Southland and your mate who is storing for you in the Waikato doesn't want a drive south to find Southland storage for you.

Police website.............. https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-se...aland-firearms

And the relevant section which states...'Anyone can use a hunting and target shooting rifle or shotgun without a licence if they are under the immediate supervision of a licence holder. ‘Immediate supervision’ means the licensed person is within reach and can control the firearm. The supervisor must not be using another firearm at the same time.'


Its not a case of them not reading from the same page from the same book, they aren't even in the same fucking library!!! No wonder the firearms licensing procedure is such a mess.

Originally Posted by Allgood

Police website.............. https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-se...aland-firearms

And the relevant section which states...'Anyone can use a hunting and target shooting rifle or shotgun without a licence if they are under the immediate supervision of a licence holder. ‘Immediate supervision’ means the licensed person is within reach and can control the firearm. The supervisor must not be using another firearm at the same time.'


Its not a case of them not reading from the same page from the same book, they aren't even in the same fucking library!!! No wonder the firearms licensing procedure is such a mess.

Well aware of that, The Farming show got him on to tidy a few details up, this is what the end result is, left hand doesn't know what the right hands doing.

Originally Posted by tetawa

Well aware of that, The Farming show got him on to tidy a few details up, this is what the end result is, left hand doesn't know what the right hands doing.

Hopefully someone recorded the interview as it would possibly make a good defense if the constables/police who are teaming up with wildlife rangers on opening weekend decide to follow their own website advice and start enforcing what they believe is correct.......

Originally Posted by Allgood

Hopefully someone recorded the interview as it would possibly make a good defense if the constables/police who are teaming up with wildlife rangers on opening weekend decide to follow their own website advice and start enforcing what they believe is correct.......

Ok question. Assuming you have a current FAL I always thought and had been told you had 7 days to present your licence at the local cop shop if you did not have it on you at the time. As this changed?

Its never ok to shoot yourself

Originally Posted by Gibo

Its never ok to shoot yourself

I too thought that - i believe it smarts in an eye watering way!

Yep I had to re-read that sentence lol

The Police website says "use" and "using", so I take that to mean the supervisor can have another firearm, and can shoot, but you shouldn't both be shooting at the same time.
Most of my hunts nowadays are with an unlicensed inexperienced young fella or two and I only take the one rifle, but thats my personal preference.

emailed in a complaint to the complaints authority today - unacceptable.
1) the huge delay
2) Police refusal to clarify what I had to do when my licence expired - could I still store my firearms? I live on a farm - am I still able to conduct pest control? Do I need to hand my firearms to someone else to hold? couldn't get answers other than my renewal was submitted in early December, is in process and hopefully wont be far away...

My renewal turned up today, March 18 to May 12th. Not bad

Originally Posted by Gibo

My renewal turned up today, March 18 to May 12th. Not bad

Preferential treatment Gibo. How much was the graft payment?

Originally Posted by Rushy

Preferential treatment Gibo. How much was the graft payment?

If it was "Waikato" would have been lucky to arrive by xmas. haha.

Good looks and charm lads