NZ Firearms Licence Theory Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 30

   Which referees do you need for a licence application?

   • ATwo police officers
   • BA next-of-kin referee and at least one unrelated referee
   • CA licensed gun dealer
   • DOnly your employer
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A next-of-kin referee and at least one unrelated referee

   You need a next-of-kin referee (such as a partner or near relative) and at least one unrelated referee aged 20 or over.

2. Vraag 2 van 30

   What is the minimum age of an unrelated referee for a firearms licence?

   • A20
   • B18
   • C16
   • D25
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. 20

   The unrelated referee must be 20 or over, live in New Zealand and know you well.

3. Vraag 3 van 30

   In the "UNLOAD" state of readiness, which is true?

   • AThe chamber and magazine are empty and the action is open
   • BCartridges are in the magazine and the bolt is closed
   • CA cartridge is in the chamber with the safety on
   • DThe safety is off
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The chamber and magazine are empty and the action is open

   UNLOAD means safety on, magazine empty, bolt open and chamber empty, checked by sight and by feel.

4. Vraag 4 van 30

   In the "LOAD" state of readiness, which is true?

   • ACartridges are in the magazine but the chamber is empty
   • BThe bolt is removed
   • CThere is no ammunition anywhere in the firearm
   • DThe chamber holds a cartridge and the safety is off
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Cartridges are in the magazine but the chamber is empty

   LOAD means safety on, live cartridges in the magazine, bolt closed on an empty chamber.

5. Vraag 5 van 30

   When should a firearm be in the "ACTION" state, with a cartridge in the chamber and the safety on?

   • AWhen game is sighted or expected right away, or you are about to fire
   • BWhile crossing a river
   • CWhile driving to the hunting area
   • DWhile walking through the bush
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. When game is sighted or expected right away, or you are about to fire

   ACTION is only for when game is sighted or expected immediately, or you are about to fire, such as on a range.

6. Vraag 6 van 30

   What is the "INSTANT" state of readiness?

   • ASafety off, used only after you consciously decide to fire
   • BThe firearm is stored in a cabinet
   • CThe bolt is removed for transport
   • DSafety on with the chamber empty
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Safety off, used only after you consciously decide to fire

   INSTANT means the safety is off. Move to it only after a conscious decision to fire.

7. Vraag 7 van 30

   A deer runs off after you moved the safety to "fire". What should you do?

   • AGive the rifle to a friend
   • BFire a shot to clear the chamber
   • CPut the safety back on at once
   • DLeave it off in case the deer comes back
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Put the safety back on at once

   If game escapes after you move the safety to fire, return it to safe immediately.

8. Vraag 8 van 30

   In a hunting group walking in single file, who may have their firearm in the LOAD state?

   • AOnly the person at the back
   • BOnly the person in front
   • CNobody, until they reach the vehicle
   • DEveryone
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Only the person in front

   The Firearms Safety Code says only the person in front should be in the LOAD state.

9. Vraag 9 van 30

   You lose sight of your hunting partner in the bush. What should you do?

   • AFire a shot so they know where you are
   • BAssume they are in your firing zone and stop hunting until you make contact
   • CKeep hunting and listen for their shots
   • DMove faster to cover more ground
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Assume they are in your firing zone and stop hunting until you make contact

   If you lose sight of a companion, assume they are in your firing zone. Stop until you have visual and verbal contact again.

10. Vraag 10 van 30

    What should a hunting group agree on before they start?

    • AThe hunting area, the plan and the boundaries
    • BWhich radio channel plays music
    • CWho gets the biggest share of the meat
    • DWho will carry the loaded rifles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The hunting area, the plan and the boundaries

    Agree the area and plan in advance and stay within boundaries. Use radios, GPS and maps.

11. Vraag 11 van 30

    According to the Firearms Safety Code, in most hunting incidents where someone was shot, who was the victim?

    • AA farmer working nearby
    • BA stranger on the next block
    • CA person on a public road
    • DSomeone in the shooter's own group
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Someone in the shooter's own group

    In 80% of incidents the shooter and the victim were in the same group, often less than 75 metres apart.

12. Vraag 12 van 30

    Which clothing colours does the Firearms Safety Code say are most common for hunter visibility?

    • ABrown and green
    • BBlack and grey
    • CCamouflage patterns
    • DBlaze orange and blue
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Blaze orange and blue

    Blaze orange and blue are the most common high-visibility colours. Wear them so you can be seen from all directions.

13. Vraag 13 van 30

    Why should you replace old, faded blaze orange clothing?

    • AFaded blaze orange can look like deer hide
    • BIt makes noise when you walk
    • CFaded colours are illegal
    • DIt becomes too hot
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Faded blaze orange can look like deer hide

    Old blaze orange can fade to a colour like a deer's coat, so replace faded items.

14. Vraag 14 van 30

    What should you use to scan the bush for animals?

    • AA torch fixed to the rifle
    • BBinoculars
    • CThe firearm's open sights
    • DYour rifle scope
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Binoculars

    Use binoculars, not a rifle scope, so you never point the firearm at something you have not identified.

15. Vraag 15 van 30

    Shooting in darkness in state forests, forest parks and national parks is:

    • AAn offence under the Conservation Act
    • BAllowed with a spotlight
    • CAllowed if you wear hi-vis
    • DAllowed for pest control by anyone
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. An offence under the Conservation Act

    The Firearms Safety Code notes that night shooting in these areas is an offence under the Conservation Act.

16. Vraag 16 van 30

    What effect can "buck fever" or tunnel vision have on a hunter?

    • AIt improves your aim
    • BIt makes the firing zone safer
    • CIt can make you miss things around your target
    • DIt only affects new shooters at a range
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. It can make you miss things around your target

    Stress can cause tunnel vision and target fixation. Slow down, breathe and scan before you decide.

17. Vraag 17 van 30

    Which of these is a legal way to store a firearm that is not under your immediate supervision?

    • AIn the boot of the car overnight
    • BLocked in a stout cabinet secured to the building
    • CUnder the bed in a soft bag
    • DBehind the door with the bolt in it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Locked in a stout cabinet secured to the building

    Firearms must be locked in a stout cabinet or container fixed to the building, a strongroom, or a locked rack or display cabinet where they are immobilised.

18. Vraag 18 van 30

    When you leave a firearm in a locked vehicle during a short break in a journey, what is the longest time the Firearms Safety Code allows?

    • AOvernight
    • B10 minutes
    • C60 minutes
    • D3 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 60 minutes

    The Code allows up to 60 minutes during a journey break if you stay nearby, the items are hidden and secured, and the vehicle is locked.

19. Vraag 19 van 30

    In a vehicle, where is the best place to keep ammunition?

    • AIn the same case as the rifle
    • BSeparate from the firearm, preferably in a locked glove box
    • COn the dashboard where you can see it
    • DIn the rifle's magazine
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Separate from the firearm, preferably in a locked glove box

    Keep ammunition separate and out of sight, preferably in a locked glove box or similar.

20. Vraag 20 van 30

    How should you take a firearm out of a vehicle?

    • AQuickly, with a cartridge chambered
    • BMuzzle-first so you can see the barrel
    • CBy pulling it out by the barrel
    • DNever muzzle-first, and with no one in front of it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Never muzzle-first, and with no one in front of it

    Never take a firearm out muzzle-first, and make sure no one is in front of it or on the other side of the vehicle.

21. Vraag 21 van 30

    When you rest your rifle during a break, where should it not be placed?

    • AOn the ground with the muzzle in a safe direction
    • BUnloaded in its case
    • CLeaning against a vehicle where it could fall
    • DIn a rack where it is secure
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Leaning against a vehicle where it could fall

    Never lean firearms against vehicles or anywhere they could fall and point somewhere unsafe.

22. Vraag 22 van 30

    What does "immediate supervision" mean when an unlicensed person uses a standard firearm?

    • AThe licence holder is present, actively watching and able to take control
    • BThe licence holder is somewhere on the same farm
    • CThe licence holder is shooting next to them with another firearm
    • DThe licence holder gave permission by phone
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The licence holder is present, actively watching and able to take control

    The supervisor must be physically present, actively supervising, able to take control, and not using another firearm.

23. Vraag 23 van 30

    At what age can someone use an airgun without supervision if they do not hold a firearms licence?

    • A14
    • B12
    • C16
    • D18
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 18

    Under 18s may use an airgun only with a licence or under supervision by someone 18 or older.

24. Vraag 24 van 30

    You fly on a domestic flight with your rifle. How must it be packed?

    • ALoaded in a soft bag in the cabin
    • BWithout a case, handed to the pilot
    • CUnloaded, made inoperable and in a locked hard case, declared at check-in
    • DWith the ammunition inside the gun case
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Unloaded, made inoperable and in a locked hard case, declared at check-in

    Firearms must be unloaded, inoperable, in a locked hard case and declared at check-in. Ammunition goes separately.

25. Vraag 25 van 30

    What is the most ammunition one licence holder may take on a domestic flight, including the container?

    • A10 kg
    • B1 kg
    • CNo limit
    • D5 kg
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 5 kg

    Ammunition must not exceed 5 kg per licence holder, packed so each round is separate, in checked baggage.

26. Vraag 26 van 30

    Your firearm is stolen from your home. What should you do?

    • ATell only your neighbours
    • BBuy a replacement and say nothing
    • CReport it to Police straight away, by 105 or online
    • DWait a month in case it turns up
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Report it to Police straight away, by 105 or online

    Report lost or stolen firearms immediately. Use 105 (non-emergency) or report online.

27. Vraag 27 van 30

    You must leave home quickly in a natural disaster and decide to take your firearms. How should you carry them?

    • AUnloaded, in a locked case, with your licence
    • BHidden with no case or licence
    • CLoaded, for protection
    • DIn plain view so emergency staff can see them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Unloaded, in a locked case, with your licence

    Only handle firearms if it is safe. Carry them unloaded in a locked case, bring your licence and tell first responders.

28. Vraag 28 van 30

    Under New Zealand law, who cannot hold a firearms licence?

    • AA person who lives in a city
    • BA person who has never hunted before
    • CA person aged 30 or over
    • DA person identified as a gang member
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A person identified as a gang member

    Gang members are disqualified from holding a firearms licence.

29. Vraag 29 van 30

    What must you never do when checking whether a firearm is loaded?

    • ACheck the chamber by sight and by feel
    • BLook down the barrel from the muzzle end
    • CRemove the magazine
    • DOpen the action
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Look down the barrel from the muzzle end

    Never handle a firearm from the muzzle end. Check the chamber and magazine with the muzzle in a safe direction.

30. Vraag 30 van 30

    Your group plans to have a drink at camp after the hunt. What must happen first?

    • AAll firearms and ammunition are locked away
    • BOnly the shotguns are put away
    • CThe rifles are unloaded but left by the fire
    • DEach person keeps their rifle beside them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. All firearms and ammunition are locked away

    Wait until shooting is finished and firearms and ammunition are locked away before anyone drinks.

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