The forms in this page contain references to terminology and provisions that have changed under the Arms Act 2026. As we progressively update all forms, they remain available for use. They will be processed under the provisions of the new legislation.
Permit to import forms
Application forms for permits to import firearms, airguns, restricted airguns and firearms parts, ammunition, and prohibited offensive weapons.
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Firearms Registry requirements
The first time you import an arms item, you must register it within 30 days of the item being released by New Zealand Customs.
You must register all remaining arms items in your possession within 30 days of this activating circumstance.
Read more about Firearms Registry
Firearms and other arms items
Use this form to apply for a permit to import a:
- firearm
- pistol
- blank-firing gun
- restricted airgun
- restricted weapon
- part
- magazine
- restricted arms item
- pistol carbine conversion kit
- air pistol carbine conversion kit.
FRM 67B - Application for Permit to Import (PDF 260.59 KB)
Standard ammunition
Use this form to apply for a permit to import non-prohibited ammunition.
FRM 67BNP - Application for Permit to Import Non-Prohibited Ammunition (PDF 160.6 KB)
Note: A Police permit is not required to import ammunition components such as projectiles, empty cartridges, primers, BBs, or airgun pellets. However, you should make your own enquiries about the requirements of other agencies.
Restricted ammunition
Use this form to apply for a permit to import restricted ammunition.
FRM 67BP - Application for Permit to Import Prohibited Ammunition (PDF 125.91 KB)
Prohibited offensive weapons
Use this form to apply for consent to import prohibited offensive weapons.
FRM67OW - Application for Consent to Import (PDF 164.75 KB)
Read more about Offensive weapons prohibited from importation in the Customs Import Prohibition (Offensive Weapons) Order 2021.
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