The firearm thread

**no-coast-punk** · 13th October 2008, 08:47

Are you guys allowed to own .50" rifles/pistols over there? I couldn't really find anything in the laws about it.... but I didn't look too hard.

I'm slowly going through my gun collection to see what I can import and what I'll have to ditch.

**Mr Merde** · 13th October 2008, 08:51

Originally Posted by no-coast-punk

Are you guys allowed to own .50" rifles/pistols over there? I couldn't really find anything in the laws about it.... but I didn't look too hard.

I'm slowly going through my gun collection to see what I can import and what I'll have to ditch.

YEs we are but over .50 there are restrictions.

Check out the NZ Ploice website as there is a list of firearms that are allowed in this country, by maker. If one of your guns isnt on this list dont worry as it may still be allowed.

Chris

**The Pastor** · 13th October 2008, 17:27

What are the rules about buying firearms overseas? I want to get http://www.guncity.co.nz/308me-marli...idp216588.html which is about $270-300 cheaper if i buy from the states.

Is it worth the hassle or should i support kiwi business.

**Indiana_Jones** · 13th October 2008, 17:33

http://www.police.govt.nz/service/fi...importing.html

Give them a buzz, mate.

-Indy

**sAsLEX** · 13th October 2008, 17:49

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

http://www.police.govt.nz/service/fi...importing.html

Give them a buzz, mate.

-Indy

SAKO TRG-41 RIFLE BOLT

SAKO TRG21 RIFLE BOLT

interesting.....

**Mr Merde** · 13th October 2008, 22:22

Originally Posted by renegade master

What are the rules about buying firearms overseas? I want to get http://www.guncity.co.nz/308me-marli...idp216588.html which is about $270-300 cheaper if i buy from the states.

Is it worth the hassle or should i support kiwi business.

Find out the shipping costs plus you will be liable for GST on goods over $400.

For 6 brass cases for my .56 I was quoted $30 US to buy but postage was $60 NZ

You will also ned to get a permit to import from the firearms dept of the NZ police. No cost but without it Customs will not release the item.

We even have to get these for springs and such for our pistols nowadays and Customs target parcels from companies such as Brownells.

Chris

**Indiana_Jones** · 13th October 2008, 22:24

Damn, tempted to buy Ruger 10/22 soon.

Damn you Chris lol

-Indy

**The Pastor** · 14th October 2008, 10:23

oh crap i just spent more than a months wage on a firearm >_<

**Wolf** · 14th October 2008, 10:37

Originally Posted by renegade master

oh crap i just spent more than a months wage on a firearm >_<

Nothing wrong with that - provided you paid it off over more than a month (else you'd be pretty hungry by now...)

What I want is at least a month's wages as well.

**Monsterbishi** · 14th October 2008, 12:30

Originally Posted by renegade master

What are the rules about buying firearms overseas? I want to get http://www.guncity.co.nz/308me-marli...idp216588.html which is about $270-300 cheaper if i buy from the states.

Is it worth the hassle or should i support kiwi business.

Just buy local, give Reloaders supplies or Serious Shooters a call, they usually have the best prices compared to what Guncity offer.

**Mr Merde** · 14th October 2008, 12:36

Originally Posted by Monsterbishi

Just buy local, give Reloaders supplies or Serious Shooters a call, they usually have the best prices compared to what Guncity offer.

I agree here, from what I have seen Guncity charge over the odds compared to these other shops. If you go to Serious Shooters inPenrose ask for Eric. Very tall gentleman in his early 60's. A very knowlegable man with regards to shooting but importantly he will only sell you what you really need, not what he gets the best commision for.

Mention me to him (Chris from Onewhero). He is a friend.

Chris

**The Pastor** · 14th October 2008, 12:36

Originally Posted by Monsterbishi

Just buy local, give Reloaders supplies or Serious Shooters a call, they usually have the best prices compared to what Guncity offer.

yeah i gave serrious shooters a call, seems like he will be getting my bussiness (the other stores i rang or emailed never got back to me...)

Also with GST theres no point buying overseas. Not much saving at all.

**The Pastor** · 14th October 2008, 14:33

yeah not sure if it was eric i spoke to, but who ever it was was a wealth of knowledge. and wasnt shy of sharing it either - spoke for ages

heading in on thursday

**Wolf** · 14th October 2008, 15:11

Originally Posted by renegade master

yeah not sure if it was eric i spoke to, but who ever it was was a wealth of knowledge. and wasnt shy of sharing it either - spoke for ages

heading in on thursday

All the best in locating what you want