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Civilian Guns

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in the Australian Capital Territory is reported to be 5,0761

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

The rate of licensed firearm owners in the Australian Capital Territory is 1.722 per 100 people

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in the Australian Capital Territory is reported to be 16,5711

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in the Australian Capital Territory is 2.032

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 1,2153 handguns in civilian possession in the Australian Capital Territory

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Number of Homicides (any method)

In the Australian Capital Territory, annual homicides by any means total

2007/08: 34

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

In the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2007/08: 0.904

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Number of Gun Homicides

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual firearm homicides total

2007/08: 15
2006/07: 06
2005/06: 07
2004/05: 08
2003/04: 09
2002/03: 010
2001/02: 011

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2007/08: 0.2912
2006/07: 0.00
2005/06: 0.00
2004/05: 0.00
2003/04: 0.00
2002/03: 0.00
2001/02: 0.00

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Number of Suicides (any method)

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual suicides by any means total

2008: 3513
2007: 31
2006: 32
2005: 35
2004: 26
2003: 35
2002: 26
2001: 46
2000: 29
1999: 45

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2008: 10.0814
2007: 9.14
2006: 9.58
2005: 10.77
2004: 8.02
2003: 10.84
2002: 8.10
2001: 14.42
2000: 9.21
1999: 14.42

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Number of Gun Suicides

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual firearm suicides total

2008: 215
2007: 2
2006: 4
2005: 0
2004: 3
2003: 3
2002: 6
2001: 9
2000: 0
1999: 4

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.5816
2007: 0.59
2006: 1.20
2005: 0.00
2004: 0.93
2003: 0.93
2002: 1.87
2001: 2.82
2000: 0.00
1999: 1.28

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Number of Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2008: 015
2007: 0
2006: 0
2005: 1
2004: 0
2003: 0
2002: 4
2001: 0
2000: 0
1999: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.0017
2007: 0.00
2006: 0.00
2005: 0.31
2004: 0.00
2003: 0.00
2002: 1.25
2001: 0.00
2000: 0.00
1999: 0.00

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Firearm Manufacture

In the Australian Capital Territory, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence18

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In the Australian Capital Territory, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 19

Import Control

In the Australian Capital Territory, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 19

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In the Australian Capital Territory, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law20

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in the Australian Capital Territory include21 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in the Australian Capital Territory is categorised as restrictive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in the Australian Capital Territory is the Firearms Act 1996,23 and the Firearms Regulation 200824

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in the Australian Capital Territory are regulated by the Executive Legislative Assembly and the Australian Federal Police25

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Right to Possess Firearms

In the Australian Capital Territory, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law26 27

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In the Australian Capital Territory, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, self-loading rifles and shotguns (including pump action shotguns), military style firearms, silenced firearms, most handguns, and replica firearms28 29 30 31 32

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In the Australian Capital Territory, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum or collector's guns29 28 32

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In the Australian Capital Territory, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, lookalikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances29 28 32

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Regulation of Handguns

In the Australian Capital Territory, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions29 33

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Gun Owner Licensing

In the Australian Capital Territory, only licensed gun owners34 35 36 37 30 38 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Licence

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in the Australian Capital Territory are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, sport/target shooting, recreational hunting/vermin control, primary production, narrow business, employment, and occupational requirements, animal welfare, and bona fide firearm collections.39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason56 57 58 59

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in the Australian Capital Territory is 18 years,60 61 or 12 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified adult licence holder62 54

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in the Australian Capital Territory must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental, domestic violence, residential and other63 64 65 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In the Australian Capital Territory, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories66

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Australian Capital Territory stipulates65 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In the Australian Capital Territory, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required38 67 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In the Australian Capital Territory gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 1 to 5 years depending on the licence category68 69

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Licensing Records

In the Australian Capital Territory, authorities maintain a record70 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in the Australian Capital Territory are permitted to possess 1 firearm per acquisition permit,71 but only one category H firearm (handgun)67

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in the Australian Capital Territory 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 period72 73

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In the Australian Capital Territory, the law requires74 70 75 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 Keeping

In the Australian Capital Territory, licensed firearm dealers are required76 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 Keeping

In the Australian Capital Territory, licensed gun makers are required77 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In the Australian Capital Territory, State agencies are required78 79 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 Sales

In the Australian Capital Territory, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police80 71 81 82

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In the Australian Capital Territory, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful81 83

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In the Australian Capital Territory, 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,71 but only 1 category H firearm (handgun)67

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In the Australian Capital Territory, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days84 85

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In the Australian Capital Territory, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated82 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in the Australian Capital Territory include86 87 88 89 90 91 92 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 - Dealer

Firearm regulations in the Australian Capital Territory include83 93 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in the Australian Capital Territory include79 78 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in the Australian Capital Territory include94 86 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 Marking

In the Australian Capital Territory, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law77 95 75

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Firearm Tracing

In the Australian Capital Territory, state authorities carry out77 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In the Australian Capital Territory, state authorities do not employ77 96 97 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In the Australian Capital Territory, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.56 57 58 59

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In the Australian Capital Territory, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.56 57 58 59

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In the Australian Capital Territory, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 5 to 10 years prison37 30

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in the Australian Capital Territory are known to have98 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 Amnesty

In the Australian Capital Territory, the number of firearms and/or rounds of ammunition voluntarily surrendered for destruction in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 5,24698 (1996-2001)

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Exchanged in Gun Buyback

In the Australian Capital Territory, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 5,24698 (1996-2001)

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Small Arms Destroyed

In the Australian Capital Territory, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 5,24698 (1996-2001)

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In the Australian Capital Territory, it is not state policy99 100 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Last Updated on 14 June 2011

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