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Gun/Self-Defense Laws

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JohnCreasy

10/23/2014 19:41 EST

I'm considering moving out of the US within the next couple of years, and need some answers about firearms, as well as the laws pertaining to the use of guns in self-defense.
What types of firearms are allowed? Any restrictions on types, capacity, etc? Are you allowed to act in defense of your life?
I have several other questions, but these should do as a start.

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MaryMcnz

12/13/2014 18:36 EST

If you contact one of the Firearms offices, they should be able to answer your questions:

http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/firearms/firearms-offices

You will not be allowed to carry a sidearm in NZ .

A New Zealand firearms license, even with the handgun endorsement, does not allow carrying of a sidearm. In fact, you can only transport a handgun from your place of residence to an approved shooting range or to a gun smith for repairs.

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JohnCreasy

12/15/2014 09:14 EST

Thank you for your reply.
I suspected as much, but it's always nice to double check.

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cheftech

12/24/2014 16:53 EST

I see that I can bring a gun in. That's good.

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cheftech

12/24/2014 17:10 EST

Me too. I don't think I can take another two years of Obama, riots, protesting, coppers being assassinated. I'm done.

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