Does anyone know the rules on importing an Air Rifle? From what I can see, you dont not need a licence to import one unless its on the restricted list.
Can anyone confrim its ok?
Thanks
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Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.
Geektastic: Just pop along to your nearest Blue Gang station and ask to speak to the Arms Officer. That way you will get the information from the horse's mouth.
I've asked them about importing knives before due to some pretty odd rules that they have about what is allowed and what is not.
Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.
KiwiNZ:Geektastic: Just pop along to your nearest Blue Gang station and ask to speak to the Arms Officer. That way you will get the information from the horse's mouth.
I've asked them about importing knives before due to some pretty odd rules that they have about what is allowed and what is not.
I think the correct term NZ Police

Geektastic:KiwiNZ:Geektastic: Just pop along to your nearest Blue Gang station and ask to speak to the Arms Officer. That way you will get the information from the horse's mouth.
I've asked them about importing knives before due to some pretty odd rules that they have about what is allowed and what is not.
I think the correct term NZ Police
Most of them appear to be covered in tattoos, so Blue Gang suits them better.
Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.
Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.
KiwiNZ:Geektastic:KiwiNZ:Geektastic: Just pop along to your nearest Blue Gang station and ask to speak to the Arms Officer. That way you will get the information from the horse's mouth.
I've asked them about importing knives before due to some pretty odd rules that they have about what is allowed and what is not.
I think the correct term NZ Police
Most of them appear to be covered in tattoos, so Blue Gang suits them better.
Friendly suggestion , you may want to re read the FUG "When talking about a company use their real name. We follow the principle that respect must go both ways."

Geektastic:KiwiNZ:Geektastic:KiwiNZ:Geektastic: Just pop along to your nearest Blue Gang station and ask to speak to the Arms Officer. That way you will get the information from the horse's mouth.
I've asked them about importing knives before due to some pretty odd rules that they have about what is allowed and what is not.
I think the correct term NZ Police
Most of them appear to be covered in tattoos, so Blue Gang suits them better.
Friendly suggestion , you may want to re read the FUG "When talking about a company use their real name. We follow the principle that respect must go both ways."
They are not (yet) a company...
As soon as Omnicorp take over though.....!
throbb: Does anyone know the rules on importing an Air Rifle? From what I can see, you dont not need a licence to import one unless its on the restricted list.
Can anyone confrim its ok?
Thanks
Elpie:throbb: Does anyone know the rules on importing an Air Rifle? From what I can see, you dont not need a licence to import one unless its on the restricted list.
Can anyone confrim its ok?
Thanks
You need to talk to the local Arms Officer at the police station. Show them the details of the air rifle you want to import and check that it's okay. If it doesn't look like it could be automatic, or like a pistol, or MSSA, you won't need an import permit BUT by checking with the Arms Officer before you bring it in you then have evidence to argue with customs if some idiot there thinks it looks suspect. Make a note of the time/date and name of the Arms Office you speak to in case you need it later.
KiwiNZ:Geektastic: Just pop along to your nearest Blue Gang station and ask to speak to the Arms Officer. That way you will get the information from the horse's mouth.
I've asked them about importing knives before due to some pretty odd rules that they have about what is allowed and what is not.
I think the correct term NZ Police
throbb:Elpie:throbb: Does anyone know the rules on importing an Air Rifle? From what I can see, you dont not need a licence to import one unless its on the restricted list.
Can anyone confrim its ok?
Thanks
You need to talk to the local Arms Officer at the police station. Show them the details of the air rifle you want to import and check that it's okay. If it doesn't look like it could be automatic, or like a pistol, or MSSA, you won't need an import permit BUT by checking with the Arms Officer before you bring it in you then have evidence to argue with customs if some idiot there thinks it looks suspect. Make a note of the time/date and name of the Arms Office you speak to in case you need it later.
I just got a response from the police, and they flat out said i have to get a permit.
You are correct. If the air rifle you considering is not covered by the items listed below no police permit is required.
A permit to import is required under the Arms Act 1983 for the following airguns:
(a) Larc International Model 19A;
(b) Lark International Model M19 - AMP;
(c) Brook air revolver;
(d) Airguns (including paintball guns) that have the capacity to be fired fully automatically. Note this import control:
* Only applies to airguns that can be fired automatically (i.e. fires multiple rounds with one pull of the trigger) at the time of importation. This includes airguns that can be converted to automatic by a switch on the firearms;
* Does not apply to airguns that can only be fired as single shot or semi automatically at the time of importation.
(e) Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles that are not for use in airsoft or paintball sports. Note this import control does not apply to PCP air pistols.
What are pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles?
PCP air rifles use compressed air as their power source. These air rifles will either have an air tank built into the gun itself or the air tank will screw on to the gun. The air tanks (compressed air chamber) are filled with air using a hand pump or a scuba tank. Depending on the air rifle up to 30 high powered shots can be discharged without refilling the tank.
Air rifles are subject to Goods and Services Tax. The GST is payable on the sum of the cost of the air rifle plus the insurance and freight to get the rifle to New Zealand. Your friend will need to supply you with the cost of the air rifle. There is also an Import Entry Transaction Fee of $46.89.
If the total GST payable comes to less than $60.00 Customs does not collect any charges.
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