New class of restricted weapon that was created after the Aramoana tragedy. At the time anyone with an M.S.S.A

    Renewed annually    Further security requirements    Must maintain a record (usually a book or register) of firearm purchases and sales.E Endorsement – Military Style Semi-Automatics (M.S.S.A)New class of restricted weapon that was created after the Aramoana tragedy. At the time anyone with an M.S.S.A that wanted to keep it in that configuration was given a E endorsement (after going through the vetting and extra security requirements). But presently few are issued. Common reasons for wanting an...

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D Licence – Dealers licence

 Collecting (must provide evidence in the form of books, club membership, collection of A type firearms), Museum curator, Family heirlooms and Theatrical.    C category firearms must be stored in an inoperable condition    Can never be used with live ammunition, but blanks are allowed for movie making and re-enacting    Can only be taken to an approved display venue, re-enactment event or to another collector for sale.D Licence – Dealers licenceFor those that make an income from firearms. To sell...

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Common special reasons include

 Applicant must be a current financial member of a pistol club, a financial member of Pistol New Zealand (or in some cases membership of an approved club) and have attended at least 12 club shoots in the last 6 months before they can apply    Applicant must be sponsored by their club    The endorsement holder must attend at least 12 club activities (either at their home club or to another recognised club) in a financial year    Normally limited to no more than 12 pistols registered to their licence   ...

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