Conditions

You may only use the pistols referenced on this endorsement for pistol target shooting as a member of a pistol target shooting club. That club must  hold a certificate of approval and shooting must take place on a certified pistol range.   

A copy of the club’s certificate should be posted at the range and a copy of the range standing orders should be available to view before shooting. 

You must participate in scheduled shooting activities organised by your pistol shooting club, on the pistol ranges used by that club, on at least 10 shoots in a 12-month period between 1 July to 30 June.  

If you are unable to meet the participation requirement, you must surrender your endorsement and dispose of your pistols. You do not need to surrender your firearms licence.

You and the club must both notify us within 28 days if:  

• you become a member of another pistol shooting club  
• your membership application to your club or any other pistol shooting club is declined  
• you cease to be a member of any pistol shooting club.  

To notify us, phone 0800 844 431 between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or email firearmscompliance@firearmssafety.govt.nz

For guidance on how to comply, download the Secure Storage and Transportation Guide for Firearms and Ammunition. Section 4 of the guide is about security for endorsed firearms. 

Storage, transportation and display

Storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition 

If you have an endorsement, under Section 190, you must allow a member of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand to:  

• enter the premises where the pistols are stored for an inspection at a reasonable time  
• inspect the pistols and where they are kept on the premises.  

The person making the inspection must:  

• show identification that confirms they are a member of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand .
• say they are making the inspection under section 190 of the Arms Act 2026
• produce evidence that they are a member of the Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand if requested at any subsequent time. 

Conditions of endorsement | Arms Act 2026, Part 4, Section 190 | New Zealand Legislation website

Your endorsement conditions will provide that you can only carry the endorsed pistols from your home address to an:  

• approved pistol shooting club or certified pistol range  
• police station  
• licensed business or gunsmith for repair, maintenance, or sale. 

• Further conditions of endorsement in respect of pistol or restricted weapon | Arms Act 2026, Part 4, Section 191 | New Zealand Legislation website
• Conditions of firearms licence: other | Arms Act 2026, Part 3, Section 76 | New Zealand Legislation website
• Applications for endorsements: general | Arms Act 2026, Part 4, Section 186 | New Zealand Legislation website
• Carrying pistol, restricted firearm, restricted magazine, or restricted weapon without authority| Arms Act 2026, Part 6, Section 258 | New Zealand Legislation website