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In New Zealand, a firearms licence is required by: * anyone wishing to possess or use firearms, * arms dealers, and their employees, and * anyone under 18 years of age who wants to use or possess air guns. Self-defence is not a valid reason to possess firearms in New Zealand.〔("Arms Code Section 4: Firearms Licensing" ), NZ Police〕 There are exemptions from the need for a licence for police, military and related occupations, and for the use of firearms when closely supervised by licence-holders. In addition certain types of firearms - such as humane killers, tranquiliser guns, flare pistols, antiques - may be used and possessed without a licence. The statutory basis for licensing of firearms use in New Zealand is laid out in the Arms Act and Arms Regulations.〔(Arms Regulations 1992(SR 1992/346) )〕 The act is administered by the New Zealand Police, according to policies documented in the Police Arms Manual.〔(Police Arms Manual )〕 == Granting of licences == Licences are issued at the discretion of the police. The possession of firearms is considered a privilege, rather than a right.〔Police v Corby (District Court Lower Hutt (MA 194/81) 5 June 1981)〕〔Giles v O’Fee (District Court Wellington (MA 309/88) 29 August 1989)〕 A privilege is a right, immunity or advantage protected by law. The Arms Act states that firearms licences shall be issued to fit and proper persons. This is directive not discretionary. The licences are issued - not granted. To be granted a licence, the applicant must: * Be 16 or older; * Be a "fit and proper person" to possess and use firearms; * Attend a safety lecture given by a volunteer from the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council; * Pass a written test based on the material in the Arms Code,〔(Arms Code )〕 a booklet compiled jointly by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council and the Police; * Have a police officer inspect the security at the applicant's home (a gun rack, safe, strongroom or "receptacle of stout construction" is required); * Undergo an interview with a police officer; * Provide two referees, one a relative and one not, to vouch for the applicant; * Pay NZD$126.50.〔(New Zealand Firearm Safety and Licences )〕 Licences are issued for a period of 10 years. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Firearms licence (New Zealand)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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