Yes, I'm a Kiwi, but my primary residence in now here in Colorado I married one of you Yanks and now I'm making Yankiwis!!
A standard rifle/shotgun permit is easy to get, and you can certainly own military spec rifles without thumbhole stocks but you would need an E-Category license for military pattern semi-autos
You can actually own fully functioning full auto machine guns in New Zealand with a Collectors License (you just can't shoot them).Types of firearms licences
If you are 16 years or over and have or use a firearm (except under immediate supervision of a licence holder) you need a firearms licence.
A standard firearms licence allows you to have and use sporting type shotguns and rifles. You also need this licence if you are aged 16 and 17 years and wish to buy or use an airgun. Standard licences are valid for 10 years. A licence holder will require an endorsement to:
Own pistols (B endorsement)
Collect firearms, or stage theatrical performances involving firearms (C endorsement)
Own or possess military style semi-automatic rifles or shot guns (E endorsement)
A visitor's licence is for a person visiting New Zealand and is valid for 12 months, or when the person leaves (which ever is shorter). Applicants must show they are a bona fide shooter in their own country. People intending to stay in New Zealand for more than 12 months must apply for a standard licence.
A dealer's Licence is for arms dealers who buy, sell or make firearms by way of business. This licence is valid for one year. People who hire out firearms also require a licence.
My sister used to be a firearms officer with the New Zealand police.
Cameron
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