Recently, COLFO has released new merchandise for sale on our shop (www.colfo.shop) to help raise funds and continue our legacy of advocacy work on behalf of licensed firearm owners.
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The Arms Bill consultation opened on December 11, 2025, and it was a defining moment for hunters and shooters across New Zealand.
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Hunters and licensed shooters rely on firearms to manage introduced species, protect native wildlife and secure food for the table.
Read MoreThe most common query we hear at COLFO is from people who’ve had their firearms licences suspended or revoked for non-criminal reasons.
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Fellow hunters, when the Council of Licensed Firearm Owners (COLFO) contributed to the Arms Act consultation, we warned that groups like Gun Control NZ would push for tighter restrictions on law-abiding firearm owners.
Read MoreWhen I first accepted the position of COLFO spokesperson, there was a movement within the New Zealand Police to carry firearms as part of their everyday uniforms, which COLFO opposed due to a lack of sufficient police firearm training.
Read MoreThe New Zealand Government has released its first review of the national Firearms Registry – and for the 230,000 licensed firearms owners across the country, it’s a cause for concern.
Read MoreAs you prepare to head out chasing that elusive stag during the Roar, I’d like you to consider the freedoms and responsibilities that come with firearm ownership, because beyond the hunt, a different kind of focus is required – one that relates to the evolving landscape of our nation’s firearm laws.
Read MoreThe Government has committed to improving New Zealand’s firearms rules to provide greater protection of public safety and make the rules easier to understand.
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As we reach the year’s end, the team of dedicated Council of Licenced Firearms Owners (COLFO) volunteers reflects on a long year of advocacy.
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