Dear New Zealand Police,

If a person is unlawfully in possession of ammunition, it appears there are 2 options to charge that individual in the Arms Act.

22B - Restriction on possession of ammunition
(1) A person must not have in their possession any ammunition (other than projectiles for airguns) unless the person—
(a) is the holder of a firearms licence; or
(b) is not the holder of a firearms licence, but is under the immediate supervision of a person who is the holder of a firearms licence; or
(c) is an employee of an ammunition seller who is performing their duties at their place of work under the supervision of a person who is the holder of a firearms licence.
(2) A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 if the person, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1).

or

45 - Carrying or possessing firearms, etc, except for lawful, proper, and sufficient purpose
(1) Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to both who, except for some lawful, proper, and sufficient purpose,—
(a) carries; or
(b) is in possession of—
any firearm, airgun, pistol, prohibited magazine, restricted weapon, or explosive.

I am requesting all documentation, training manuals, guidance, legal advice or directions that explain each offence and the difference between them, and information that is relevant to directing which offence the suspect is charged with by the charging officer or police prosecutors.

I am a New Zealand citizen residing in Auckland my entire life so I am more than entitled to request this information.

Regards

S.I