Im new here but being an avid kiwi shooter I thought Id help out .NZ laws A class license rifle,shotguns,[bolt,lever,pump,some semi-autos] requires background check safety test plus manadatory security cabinets for all classes no registering YET.B class[handguns]very diffcult to get,must be a club member.C class [collectors]full-automatic,military very diffcult to get must be bona fide by police.D class [dealers] must be bona fide by police,diffcult.E class [Military,Style,Semi-Automatic] rifle/shotgun with either 7 round capacity or military appearance. Generally A class is easiest to obtain everything else requires serious hoop-jumping.The NZ police are the issuing authority nationally.We dont have a 2nd amendment so forget self defence.Gun Laws are getting tougher all the time here full registartion is a looming problem but we still have 250 000 gun owners out of a total pop of 3.6 million. Hope this helps p.s. hunting/fishing outdoor paradise.