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Arms Act 1983

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38XE: Application for enrolment of non-pistol shooting range

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"How to register a non-pistol shooting range"

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To apply for a non-pistol shooting range to be enrolled, you must make an application. You do this by filling out a form that the Commissioner has approved. The application must include a declaration that the range has approved standing orders and all necessary consents from the territorial authority and regional council. You also need to provide any required information and documents, and pay the application fee if there is one. The application is made to the Commissioner in a way that is set out in regulations under the Arms Act 1983.

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Part 6Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Non-pistol shooting ranges

38XEApplication for enrolment of non-pistol shooting range

  1. An application for the enrolment of a non-pistol shooting range must be made,—

  2. if the person who is proposing to operate the range is an individual, by that individual; or
    1. if the person who is proposing to operate the range is a body corporate, by a person who is authorised to make the application; or
      1. if the person who is proposing to operate the range is not an individual or a body corporate, by the person’s representative who is authorised by the person to make the application.

        1. An application for enrolment must be made to the Commissioner in the manner prescribed by regulations made under this Act, and must—

        2. be in a form approved by the Commissioner; and
          1. include a declaration declaring that—
            1. the non-pistol shooting range has range standing orders that have been approved by the association the range is affiliated with or the Police; and
              1. all necessary territorial authority and regional council consents to operate the non-pistol shooting range have been obtained; and
              2. be supported by any information and documents that are prescribed; and
                1. be accompanied by the prescribed application fee (if any).

                  Notes
                  • Section 38XE: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 15).