NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Q: Why do people fail the NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep?

Common reasons: Incorrect target identification; Lack of knowledge of the seven basic rules of firearm safety; Inadequate understanding of secure storage and transport requirements. Figures checked October 2026.

NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep

The New Zealand firearms safety test: Arms Code mastery.

Written against the published specification.

Pass mark 28/35 45 minutes NZ Police / Arms Code How many can I get wrong?

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Q1. Under the New Zealand Arms Code, what is the first rule of the seven rules of firearms safety?

A. Store firearms and ammunition safely
B. Always point a firearm in a safe direction
C. Load a firearm only when ready to fire
D. Treat every firearm as loaded until you have personally checked it

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✓ Answer: D. Treat every firearm as loaded until you have personally checked it

Rule 1 is 'treat every firearm as loaded' — you must personally check the chamber and magazine yourself every time you pick a firearm up, even if someone else says it is empty. This habit is the foundation the other six rules build on.

Q2. During the firearms licence vetting process, who is Police required to interview in addition to the applicant?

A. Only the applicant's employer
B. The applicant's partner or next of kin, plus at least two referees
C. Only a registered medical practitioner
D. No one else; the applicant's word is sufficient

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✓ Answer: B. The applicant's partner or next of kin, plus at least two referees

Vetting includes interviewing the applicant's partner or next of kin and at least two referees to assess suitability, alongside a home visit and safe-storage check. Relying solely on the applicant's own statements would defeat the purpose of vetting.

Q3. How does a Firearms Prohibition Order affect a person's relationship to firearms storage?

A. It only restricts pistol storage, not other firearms
B. It requires them to install an extra cabinet
C. It has no connection to storage rules
D. It prevents the person from possessing or having access to firearms and ammunition at all

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✓ Answer: D. It prevents the person from possessing or having access to firearms and ammunition at all

A Firearms Prohibition Order bars the subject from possessing or having access to any firearms or ammunition, overriding ordinary storage arrangements entirely — they cannot lawfully be near stored firearms, let alone hold a licence themselves.

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The real NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep: format

How many questions are in the NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep?

The real NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep has 30 questions and lasts 30 minutes. Our mock uses 35 questions in 45 minutes.

How hard is it

How hard is the NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep?

Difficulty: Focuses on firearm safety, legal duties, handling, storage, and target identification.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep?

Incorrect target identification.
Lack of knowledge of the seven basic rules of firearm safety.
Inadequate understanding of secure storage and transport requirements.

Figures for the real exam from google.com, vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.

NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep: common questions

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What is the pass mark for the NZ Firearms Licence Test Prep?

You need 28 out of 35 correct to pass, which is about 80%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

How long do you get?

The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with NZ Police / Arms Code.