Before you book:
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You need to have applied for your firearms license with NZ Police and received your unique ID number. Find out how to here: Police Firearms Safety Programme
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You need to study the online modules and the Arms Code thoroughly, before attending. You can find these here:
What to bring:
To take part in the course you need to arrive on time and bring the following:
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Your firearms safety programme confirmation letter
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Proof of your identity such as your current New Zealand Drivers Licence or passport. Check the identification requirements on the Police website if you don't have either of these.
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Prepare yourself by studying the online modules and the Arms Code.
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DO NOT bring a firearm to the course.
Stay at home if you're sick:
If you have cold or flu symptoms you should stay home and call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested. Please do not attend the course.
These symptoms include:
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a cough
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a high temperature of at least 38°C
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shortness of breath
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sore throat
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sneezing and runny nose
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temporary loss of smell.
Please contact us so we can move your booking.
Our actions to keep you safe:
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we are cleaning all course kit after use
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we are working with venues to ensure they are suitably cleaned between courses
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we are encouraging anyone feeling unwell not the attend
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we are keeping a record of all course participants for contact tracing if required
Course details:
The course includes both a theory test and practical firearms safety training. Upon arrival, applicants will sit the firearms theory test immediately. All applicants, regardless of your theory test result will take part in the practical firearms safety training. The purpose of the practical firearm safety course is to deliver basic foundation training in safe firearm handling. This is primarily a practical face to face session that will help develop the required knowledge and skills that will enable the new firearm licence applicant to safely handle the common firearm action types and support the learning gained in the online learning modules and the Arms Code.
After completing the practical training, those applicants who did not pass the theory test will be given a second opportunity to do so. If you passed the theory test the first time you will not need to resit it and your course ends after the practical session.
Course objectives:
On completion of this course the trainees will have a greater understanding of firearm safety and be able to demonstrate basic firearm handling skills.
On completion of this course the trainees will be able to:
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State the seven basic rules of firearms safety
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Identify the main components of a firearm
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Demonstrate safety precautions and states of readiness on various firearm types
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Know how to safely cross a fence and how to safely use a transit case/bag to transport firearms
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Know where they can find more information on firearms and hunter safety
Audience:
New firearms licence applicants.
Course delivery:
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) are the approved deliverers of this programme.
Course duration:
3 hours 30 minutes
Cancellations
If you cannot attend the course you are booked on, make sure to cancel your booking as soon as possible as places are limited. It is a good idea to sign up to this site and create a password before or straight after you book. This will make it quick to cancel if something urgent comes up and you can't attend. You can also cancel by emailing firearms@mountainsafety.org.nz or by calling 0800GUNSAFE.
This course requires a minimum of 8 applicants to run. If this minimum number is not reached the course may be postponed or cancelled. Applicants will be offered places on another suitable course. If this situation occurs those who have booked will be contacted as soon as possible by the MSC. Maximum course places apply.
Contact information
By booking a course and supplying your contact information you are agreeing to receive periodic emails from the Mountain Safety Council in relation to firearms and hunter safety, specifically including a feedback survey about your experience on the firearms safety training course. You can unsubscribe from this list at any time by following the link in the communication you receive.
