Kiwi here. I'd like to add that to own a pistol you'd have to also leave it locked up at the gun club. Our laws are based around the idea that a gun can be own

Kiwi here. I'd like to add that to own a pistol you'd have to also leave it locked up at the gun club. Our laws are based around the idea that a gun can be owned for hunting or collection but not self defence. So restrictions are in place to restrict pistols and automatic weapons to gun clubs and hunting weapons still require a license. The license requires you to pass a gun safety test and a background check. Then a police officer will inspect you have a secure cabinet to store the gun in.