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Australia — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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StockpilesGun Numbers
Civilian Guns
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Australia is  3,050,0001 to 3,500,0002
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe rate of private gun ownership in Australia is 153 firearms per 100 people
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Australia ranked at No. 251
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 179 countries, Australia ranked at No. 423
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Australia is reported to be 764,5184
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners in Australia is 3.965 per 100 people
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Number of Registered FirearmsThe number of registered guns in Australia is reported to be 2,675,7856
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Australia is 12.445
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsThere are reportedly 172,4227 handguns in civilian possession in Australia
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Estimated Number of Illicit FirearmsUnlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Australia there are estimated to be 550,0003 to 6 million8 
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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationUnlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Australia there are estimated to be 2.725 illicit firearms per 100 people
Government Guns
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Australia are reported to have 241,4209 firearms
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Routine Arming of PoliceIn Australia, police officers on routine patrol carry one or more firearms10
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Australia are reported to have 61,21111 firearms

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Number of Homicides (any method)ChartIn Australia, annual homicides by any means total 

2007/08: 26012 13
 2006/07: 258
 2005/06: 283
 2004/05: 251
 2003/04: 288
 2002/03: 302
 2001/02: 354
 2000/01: 308
 1999/00: 302
 1998/99: 327
 1997/98: 298
 1996/97: 299
 1995/96: 302
 1994/95: 32612
 1993/94: 323
 1992/93: 331
 1991/92: 313
 1990/91: 323
 1989/90: 307
 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

2007/08: 1.214 15
 2006/07: 1.214 16
 2005/06: 1.414 15
 2004/05: 1.2
 2003/04: 1.414 17
 2002/03: 1.514 18
 2001/02: 1.8
 2000/01: 1.6
 1999/00: 1.6
 1998/99: 1.7
 1997/98: 1.6
 1996/97: 1.6
 1995/96: 1.6
 1994/95: 1.8
 1993/94: 1.8
 1992/93: 1.914
 1991/92: 1.8
 1990/91: 1.9
 1989/90: 1.8
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Number of Gun HomicidesChartIn Australia, annual firearm homicides total 

1919
2520
2921
4022
3317
5418
45
47
57
50
57
79
104
67
76
64
96
84
79
80
123
 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0923
0.12
0.14
0.19
0.1717
0.2718
0.23
0.24
0.30
0.26
0.30
0.43
0.57
0.37
0.43
0.36
0.55
0.49
0.46
0.48
0.74
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Number of Suicides (any method)ChartIn Australia, annual suicides by any means total 

2,19124
1,88125
1,79926
2,10127
2,098
2,21318
2,320
2,454
2,363
2,492
2,683
2,720
2,393
2,368
2,258
2,081
2,294
2,360
2,161
2,096
2,197
 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

10.2228
8.93
8.70
10.30
10.44
11.1418
11.81
12.64
12.34
13.17
14.34
14.69
13.07
13.10
12.65
11.78
13.11
13.65
12.66
12.47
13.29
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Number of Gun SuicidesChartIn Australia, annual firearm suicides total 

17019
16720
14421
14727
169
19318
217
261
222
269
235
329
382
388
420
431
488
505
486
450
521
 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.7929
0.79
0.69
0.72
0.84
0.9718
1.10
1.34
1.16
1.42
1.26
1.78
2.09
2.15
2.35
2.44
2.79
2.92
2.85
2.68
3.15
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Number of Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

519
18320
5621
4018
31
18
45
28
22
19
30
15
20
18
24
29
30
19
30
 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0230
0.87
0.27
0.2018
0.16
0.09
0.23
0.15
0.12
0.10
0.16
0.08
0.11
0.10
0.14
0.17
0.18
0.11
0.18
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Australia, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

3119
2920
021
018
231
818
3
5
3
6
6
7
5
15
13
17
 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.1532
0.1432
0.0032
0.0018
0.0131
0.0418
0.02
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.03
0.09
0.08
0.10

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Firearm ManufactureIn Australia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence33 2
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Australia is ranked 'small'34
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Home-made GunsIn Australia the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low35

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking
Export ControlIn Australia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 36 
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Small Arms Exports (US$)The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Australia is reported to be US$10,314,24237 (2009)
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Australia is categorized as 'minor'38
Import ControlIn Australia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 36
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Small Arms Imports (US$)The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Australia is reported to be US$84,700,39737 (2009)
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Australia is low39 40 41 42 43 44
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Market Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Australia is reported to be US$60045
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Australia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law46
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Australia include47 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or  ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use
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Transparency of Small Arms TransfersIn the most recent survey of state transparency when declaring firearm and ammunition exports, Australia was ranked number 26 among 49 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 10.25 points of a possible total of 2548

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Australia is categorised as restrictive49
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Australia is the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) 1996, the National Firearms Trafficking Policy Agreement (NFTPA) 2002, the National Handgun Agreement (NHA) 200250 51, and the Firearms Acts and Regulations of each State and Territory52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Australia are regulated by the local State and Territory authorities69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Australia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law77 78 79
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Prohibited Firearms and AmmunitionIn Australia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic and semi-automatic firearms, self-loading and pump action shotguns, handguns with a calibre in excess of .38in with only narrow exemptions, semi-automatic handguns with a barrel length less than 120mm, and revolvers with a barrel length less than 100mm80 81 51 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89
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Regulation of Automatic Assault WeaponsIn Australia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable collector's, display, or museum guns80 81 82 83 84 85 90 91 88 89
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Australia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons and their lookalikes is prohibited in all but exceptional circumstances81 82 83 84 85 86 87 92
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Australia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions81 93 51 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101
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Gun Owner LicensingIn Australia, only licensed gun owners102 103 104 105 72 106 107 108 109 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm LicenceApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Australia are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, hunting, target shooting, collection, pest control, and narrow occupational uses.110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason119 120 121
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Australia is 18 years, or as young as 10 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately licensed adult102 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Australia must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental, physical, addiction, domestic violence, residential and other130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Australia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories in some jurisdictions139 140 141 142
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Australia stipulates130 143 144 133 145 135 146 137 147 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Australia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required148 149 150 151 152 136 153 154 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Australia gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 1 to 5 years depending on the licence category102 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162
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Licensing RecordsIn Australia, authorities maintain a record163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Australia are permitted to possess only the number and type of firearms specified on their licence or acquisition permit111 173 174 175 176 72 177 178 179 177 180
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionA licensed firearm owner in Australia is permitted to possess ammunition only for those firearms for which the purchaser is licensed, with a limit on the quantity of ammunition that may be purchased in a given period181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 180
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Australia, the law requires189 190 163 171 166 165 168 170 169 172 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Australia, licensed firearm dealers are required191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 172 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Australia, licensed gun makers are required199 172 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Australia, State agencies are required200 201 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Australia, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police181 202 203 204 205 206 207 208
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Australia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful181 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn Australia, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to 1 firearm per acquisition permit, in accord with the particular firearm licence category173 174 217 176 218 177 219 179 177 180
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Australia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days for a first sale or transfer, with exemptions in some states and territories for subsequent acquisition of the same type of firearm for which the owner already holds a licence173 220 217 221 222 223 136 224 225
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Australia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events in some jurisdictions, are regulated226 227 228 229 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Australia include230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Australia include239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Australia include201 200 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Australia include247 248 249 250 251 252 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm MarkingIn Australia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law199
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Firearm TracingIn Australia, state authorities carry out199 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Australia, state authorities do not employ199 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition
Carrying Guns
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Australia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.119 120 270 271 272 273 274 121
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Australia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.119 120 270 271 272 273 274 121
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Australia, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 14 years prison or a $60,000 fine, depending on the jurisdiction and category of firearm275 276 104 105 277 278 107 108 109
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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in Australia are known to have279 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation
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Surrendered in Gun AmnestyIn Australia, the number of firearms and/or rounds of ammunition voluntarily surrendered for destruction in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 659,940279 (1996-2001)
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Exchanged in Gun BuybackIn Australia, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 659,940279 (1996-2001)
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Small Arms DestroyedIn Australia, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 659,940279 (1996-2001)
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Australia, it is not state policy280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
Pacific Islands ForumAs a member of the Pacific Islands Forum, Australia adopted the March, 2000 Nadi Framework agreement, which aims to harmonise small arms-related legislation across Oceania. In August 2003, the Nadi Framework’s draft model Weapons Control Bill was unanimously accepted for consideration by all 16 member states of the Pacific Islands Forum288 289
United Nations Arms Trade TreatyIn 2009, Australia voted to begin290 negotiations towards a legally binding Arms Trade Treaty. In this vote, 151 UN Member States supported talks on an ATT, with 1 voting against, 20 abstentions, and 20 non-votes
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United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed, but not yet ratified291  by Australia
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Australia committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects292
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Australia has submitted one or more national reports293 294 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Australia, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated295 294
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Australia, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated295 294
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Australia submitted to the UN,  a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is apparent295 294 296
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UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated297 298 299 300 301 302 by Australia to other UN Member States
United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Australia has declared303 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Australia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945304
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists305 Australia as a Participating State

Last Updated on 24 January 2012

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69.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Regulation – Making Power.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2573)Full Citation
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75.: South Australia.1977.‘The Registrar.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2882)Full Citation
76.: Western Australia.1973.‘Delegation of Commissioner's Power to Give Licences, Permits and Approvals.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2744)Full Citation
77.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Principles and Objects of Act.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2512)Full Citation
78.: New South Wales.1996.‘Principles and Objects of Act.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2510)Full Citation
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81.: APMC.1996.‘Basic Licence Requirements – Licence Categories.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q2582)Full Citation
82.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Prohibited Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2574)Full Citation
83.: New South Wales.1996.‘Prohibited Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2509)Full Citation
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86.: Queensland.1990.‘How Object is to be Achieved for Firearms.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2672)Full Citation
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90.: Queensland.1990.‘Collector's Licence (Weapons).’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2695)Full Citation
91.: Northern Territory.1997.‘Silencers and Machine-guns.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2785)Full Citation
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95.: New South Wales.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred by Licence – Category H.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2484)Full Citation
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98.: Queensland.1997.‘Category H Weapon Classes.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Reprint No. 2, as in force 1 November 2004).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q2708)Full Citation
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102.: APMC.1996.‘Basic Licence Requirements.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q976)Full Citation
103.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2575)Full Citation
104.: New South Wales.1996.‘Offence of Unauthorised Possession or Use of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2479)Full Citation
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108.: South Australia.1977.‘Possession and Use of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2885)Full Citation
109.: Western Australia.1973.‘Licensing Offences.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2754)Full Citation
110.: APMC.1996.‘Genuine Reason for Owning, Possessing or Using a Firearm.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q969)Full Citation
111.: APMC.1996.‘Genuine Reason for Owning, Possessing or Using a Firearm.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q2581)Full Citation
112.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences — Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2521)Full Citation
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116.: Queensland.1990.‘Genuine Reasons for Possession of a Weapon.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2676)Full Citation
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118.: South Australia.2008.‘Purposes for Which Firearms May be Used.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2908)Full Citation
119.: APMC.1996.‘Genuine Reason for Owning, Possessing or Using a Firearm.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q970)Full Citation
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126.: Queensland.1990.‘Limitations on Issue of Licence.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2673)Full Citation
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129.: Western Australia.1973.‘Minimum Age of Licensee or Permit Holder.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2746)Full Citation
130.: APMC.1996.‘Grounds for Licence Refusal or Cancellation and Seizure of Firearms.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q2584)Full Citation
131.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Assessing Suitability of Individuals – Discretionary Criteria.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2514)Full Citation
132.: New South Wales.1996.‘General Restrictions on Issue of Licences.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2487)Full Citation
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135.: Queensland.1990.‘Fit and Proper Person – Licensees.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2675)Full Citation
136.: Northern Territory.1997.‘General Restrictions on Grant of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2762)Full Citation
137.: South Australia.1977.‘Interpretation.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2881)Full Citation
138.: Western Australia.1973.‘Exercise of Commissioner's Discretion.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2748)Full Citation
139.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Shooting Clubs, Conditions of Approval.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 7, effective 16 January 2010).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2664)Full Citation
140.: Victoria.1998.‘Approved Firearms Collectors Clubs – Requirements as to Members and Former Members.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2668)Full Citation
141.: Queensland.1996.‘Category H Weapons — Club Letter Certifying Need for Weapon.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2734)Full Citation
142.: Northern Territory.1997.‘Restriction on Grant of Category H Sports Shooter's Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2763)Full Citation
143.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences – Mandatory Suspension.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2543)Full Citation
144.: New South Wales.1996.‘Suspension of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2576)Full Citation
145.: Victoria.1998.‘Surrender of Firearms and Licence Document.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2667)Full Citation
146.: Northern Territory.1997.‘Suspension on Making of Interim Domestic Violence Order.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2779)Full Citation
147.: Western Australia.1973.‘Disqualification by Court Imposing Violence Restraining Order.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q3052)Full Citation
148.: APMC.1996.‘Training as a Prerequisite for Licensing.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q2585)Full Citation
149.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences — Refusal.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2518)Full Citation
150.: Tasmania.1996.‘Safety Courses.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2998)Full Citation
151.: Victoria.1998.‘General Discretion of Chief Commissioner to Refuse a Longarm or Handgun Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2618)Full Citation
152.: Queensland.1990.‘Adequate Knowledge of Weapon.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2674)Full Citation
153.: South Australia.2008.‘Training and Examinations.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2913)Full Citation
154.: Western Australia.1973.‘Training Courses.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2747)Full Citation
155.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Adult Licences, Period.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 7, effective 16 January 2010).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2625)Full Citation
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157.: Tasmania.2006.‘Period of Licences.’ Firearms Regulations 2006 (Regulations as of 13 November 2007).Hobart:Governor of the State of Tasmania,16 October. (Q3002)Full Citation
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159.: Queensland.1990.‘Term of Licence.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2679)Full Citation
160.: Northern Territory.1997.‘Period of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2766)Full Citation
161.: South Australia.1977.‘Term and Renewal of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2894)Full Citation
162.: Western Australia.1973.‘Duration and Renewal of Licences.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2745)Full Citation
163.: New South Wales.1996.‘Register of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2500)Full Citation
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165.: Queensland.1990.‘Commissioner to Maintain Firearms Register.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2684)Full Citation
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174.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Permits to Acquire – Applications.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2560)Full Citation
175.: New South Wales.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred by Licence – Category C.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2482)Full Citation
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178.: Queensland.1990.‘Limitation on Number of Concealable Firearms Particular Licensees May Acquire.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2699)Full Citation
179.: Northern Territory.1997.‘Firearms Dealer Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2770)Full Citation
180.: Western Australia.1973.‘Genuine Reason Required in All Cases.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2749)Full Citation
181.: APMC.1996.‘Recording of Sales.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q985)Full Citation
182.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence – Sale of Ammunition by Licensed Firearms Dealers.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2665)Full Citation
183.: New South Wales.1996.‘Sale, Purchase and Possession of Ammunition.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2548)Full Citation
184.: Tasmania.2006.‘Amount of Ammunition.’ Firearms Regulations 2006 (Regulations as of 13 November 2007).Hobart:Governor of the State of Tasmania,16 October. (Q3001)Full Citation
185.: Victoria.1998.‘Possession of Cartridge Ammunition.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q3055)Full Citation
186.: Queensland.1996.‘Prohibition on Possession of Magazine with More than 10 Rounds.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2741)Full Citation
187.: Northern Territory.1997.‘General Conditions of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2765)Full Citation
188.: South Australia.2008.‘Limit on Quantity of Ammunition.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2922)Full Citation
189.: APMC.1996.‘Effective Nationwide Registration of All Firearms.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q995)Full Citation
190.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Register of Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2562)Full Citation
191.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence – Inspection of Records.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2568)Full Citation
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200.: Australia.2008.‘Accounting for Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1739)Full Citation
201.: Australia.2008.‘Accounting for Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1738)Full Citation
202.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence — Unlawful Acquisition of Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2569)Full Citation
203.: New South Wales.1996.‘Restrictions on Sale and Purchase of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2546)Full Citation
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209.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence – Firearms Dealers to be Licensed.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2567)Full Citation
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211.: Tasmania.1996.‘Dealing in Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2945)Full Citation
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219.: Queensland.1996.‘Firearms Licence — Category C Rifle and Category C Shotgun for Occupational Rural Purpose on Rural Land.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2717)Full Citation
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270.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Carriage or Use of Firearm — Improper Manner.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2666)Full Citation
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Gun Owner Licensing Period

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Licensing Records

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Limit on Number of Guns

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

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Civilian Gun Registration

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

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Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

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State-Owned Firearm Records

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

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Regulation of Gun Shows

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

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Firearm Marking

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Firearm Tracing

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

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Surrendered in Gun Amnesty

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Exchanged in Gun Buyback

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Small Arms Destroyed

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

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UNPoA National Reporting

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor