![]() ![]() Firearms dealers and their employees need an annual dealers licence for their place of business. Licence holders who possess or use pistols or military style semi-automatic firearms, as well as collectors, require additional endorsements. Armed protection, if necessary, should be provided by the New Zealand Police or the New Zealand Defence Forces. The minimum legal age to own a gun is 16, or 18 for a 'military style semi-automatic firearm.' Personal protection of VIPs It is established New Zealand law and public policy that allowing privately owned guns to be carried by people who provide personal protection to VIPs, whether foreign or domestic, is not appropriate. Hunting game, pest control and agricultural uses, sports, collection, and theatrics are all normally acceptable purposes but personal protection and self-defence are not.The New Zealand firearm licence limits the grounds upon which an individual can carry a gun. ![]() ![]() Exactly what constitutes a lawful, proper, and sufficient purpose is not defined in legislation and must be proven on a case by case basis. This requirement applies even if the person can legally possess the weapon. The person carrying, using, or discharging the weapon is obliged to prove the purpose was lawful, proper, and sufficient. ![]()
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