52ATransportation of firearms, reasonable steps in storing—

52A Transportation of firearms, reasonable steps in storing— Act, s 180 (3) (1) A person who transports a firearm takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the firearm is stored safely while the firearm is being transported if the firearm is stored in accordance with this section. (2) A firearm must— (a) not be loaded with, and must be kept separate from, any ammunition; and (b) if the firearm is being transported using a vehicle other than a motorcycle— (i) be rendered temporarily incapable of being fired; or Examples 1 by removing the bolt or the firing mechanism 2 by using a restraining device such as a trigger lock. (ii) be stored in— (A) a securely locked container that is securely attached to the vehicle; or (B) a securely locked compartment within the vehicle; and (c) if the firearm is being transported using a motorcycle—be stored in a lockable hard-case pannier, luggage box or other container appropriate for transporting the firearm; and (d) not be able to be seen by a person who is not responsible for transporting the firearm.

Transportation Division 11.3 (3) However, subsection (2) does not apply if the firearm is being transported by— (a) a person whose occupation involves the business of a primary producer, and it is reasonably likely that during transportation of the firearm the person will need to use it for a purpose related to the business; or (b) a person employed, or authorised, by a primary producer, and it is reasonably likely that during transportation of the firearm the person will need to use it for a purpose related to the primary producer’s business; or (c) a conservation officer, and it is reasonably likely that during transportation of the firearm the officer will need to use it for a purpose related to the officer’s duties; or (d) a person employed, or authorised, by a government agency to kill fauna, and it is reasonably likely that during transportation of the firearm the person will need to use it for a purpose related to the person’s employment or authorisation. conservation officer—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014, dictionary. employ includes engaging a person on a contract of service. fauna means— (a) a native animal; or (b) an animal that is a pest; or (c) stock. native animal—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014, section 12. pest—see the Biosecurity Act 2023, section 11. stock—see the Stock Act 2005, dictionary.