Arms Act 1983

Arms Act 1983
New Zealand Parliament
  • An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to firearms and to promote both the safe use and the control of firearms and other weapons
Royal assent29 November 1983
Commenced1 June 1984
Administered byNew Zealand Police
Status: Amended

In New Zealand, the Arms Act 1983 is the primary statute controlling the possession and use of firearms and air guns.