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I own firearms
Licensing rules apply the moment they change hands.
You own licensed firearms.
Without a clear Will
- Firearms can't simply pass to whoever — the recipient must be licensed, and they must be stored and transferred lawfully.
With a Will
- You can leave firearms to a licensed person, or direct that they be sold or surrendered.
Practical guidance for NZ
- Your executor should contact the Police / Te Tari Pūreke about lawful transfer or surrender.
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