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New South Wales — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian Guns

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in New South Wales is reported to be 185,1181, with 365,5082 separate licences issued for accepted genuine reasons

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

The rate of licensed firearm owners in New South Wales is 2.613 per 100 people

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in New South Wales is reported to be 744,8251

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in New South Wales is 7.853

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 40,4971 handguns in civilian possession in New South Wales

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Homicides (any method)

In New South Wales, annual homicides by any means total

2007/08: 884

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

In New South Wales, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2007/08: 1.304

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn New South Wales, annual firearm homicides total

2007/08: 135
2006/07: 36
2005/06: 217
2004/05: 208
2003/04: 249
2002/03: 2410
2001/02: 2111

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2007/08: 0.1912
2006/07: 0.04
2005/06: 0.31
2004/05: 0.30
2003/04: 0.36
2002/03: 0.36
2001/02: 0.32

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn New South Wales, annual suicides by any means total

2006: 49313
2005: 554
2004: 577
2003: 621
2002: 685
2001: 792
2000: 739
1999: 854
1998: 832
1997: 950
1996: 817
1995: 748
1994: 799
1993: 679
1992: 740
1991: 740
1990: 690
1989: 699
1988: 695
1987: 684

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

ChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2006: 7.114
2005: 8.1
2004: 8.5
2003: 9.3
2002: 10.3
2001: 12.0
2000: 11.4
1999: 13.3
1998: 13.1
1997: 15.1
1996: 13.2
1995: 12.2
1994: 13.2
1993: 11.4
1992: 12.5
1991: 12.8
1990: 12.0
1989: 12.3
1988: 12.4
1987: 12.6

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn New South Wales, annual firearm suicides total

2008: 4315
2007: 40
2006: 30
2005: 37
2004: 40
2003: 54
2002: 59
2001: 94
2000: 55
1999: 88

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.6216
2007: 0.58
2006: 0.44
2005: 0.55
2004: 0.60
2003: 0.81
2002: 0.89
2001: 1.43
2000: 0.85
1999: 1.37

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn New South Wales, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2008: 415
2007: 5
2006: 22
2005: 30
2004: 22
2003: 14
2002: 9
2001: 6
2000: 17
1999: 7

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.0617
2007: 0.07
2006: 0.32
2005: 0.44
2004: 0.33
2003: 0.21
2002: 0.14
2001: 0.09
2000: 0.26
1999: 0.11

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In New South Wales, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence18

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Regulation of Firearm Exports

In New South Wales, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 19

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Regulation of Firearm Imports

In New South Wales, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 19

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in New South Wales is low20 21 22

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In New South Wales, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law23

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in New South Wales include24 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 New South Wales is categorised as restrictive25

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in New South Wales includes the Firearms Act 1996,26 and the Firearms Regulation 200627

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in New South Wales are regulated by the Commissioner of NSW Police28

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Right to Possess Firearms

In New South Wales, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law29 30

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In New South Wales, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, self-loading rifles and shotguns, pump action shotguns, military style firearms, silenced firearms, paint-ball guns, most handguns, and replica firearms31 32

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In New South Wales, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum, or collector's guns31 32

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In New South Wales, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, lookalikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances31 32

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Regulation of Handguns

In New South Wales, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions33 31 34

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Gun Owner Licensing

In New South Wales, only licensed gun owners35 36 37 38 39 33 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 New South Wales 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.40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 2
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason49 50 51

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in New South Wales is 18 years,52 or 12 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified adult licence holder53 54

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in New South Wales must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental, domestic violence, residential and other55 56 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In New South Wales, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required57 58

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in New South Wales stipulates55 56 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In New South Wales, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required55 53 59 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In New South Wales gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 2 to 4 years, depending on the age of their licence and other criteria60 61

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Licensing Records

In New South Wales, authorities maintain a record62 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 New South Wales are permitted to possess 1 category 'C' rifle and 1 category 'C' shotgun, if they are the holder of a category C licence63 38

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in New South Wales is permitted to possess only ammunition specific to the registered gun or guns approved on the licence64

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In New South Wales, the law requires62 65 66 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 New South Wales, licensed firearm dealers are required67 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 New South Wales, licensed gun makers are required68 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In New South Wales, State agencies are required69 70 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 New South Wales, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police71

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In New South Wales, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful18 72

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In New South Wales, 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 permit73

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In New South Wales, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days55 73

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In New South Wales, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated74 71 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in New South Wales include75 76 77 55 78 79 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 New South Wales include80 81 82 83 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 New South Wales include84 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 New South Wales include85 86 87 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 New South Wales, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law68

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Firearm Tracing

In New South Wales, state authorities carry out68 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In New South Wales, state authorities do not employ68 57 58 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In New South Wales, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.49 50 51

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In New South Wales, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.49 50 51

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In New South Wales, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 2 to 10 years prison35

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in New South Wales are known to have88 89 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 New South Wales, the number of firearms and/or rounds of ammunition voluntarily surrendered for destruction in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 155,77488 (1996-2001)

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Exchanged in Gun Buyback

In New South Wales, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 155,77488 (1996-2001)

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Small Arms Destroyed

In New South Wales, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 155,77488 (1996-2001) with 7,18789 illegal firearms seized in the years 2007-11

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In New South Wales, it is not state policy90 91 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

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Kay, Anne.2011.‘Firearms in Possession by Category.’ New South Wales Firearms Registry – E-mail to GunPolicy.org.Sydney:Customer Relations, Firearms Registry, NSW Police,14 February. (Q3819)Full Citation

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Kay, Anne.2011.‘Genuine Reason Provided by Category.’ New South Wales Firearms Registry – E-mail to GunPolicy.org.Sydney:Customer Relations, Firearms Registry, NSW Police,14 February. (Q3820)Full Citation

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Mouzos, Jenny.2002.‘Number of licence holders and registered firearms by jurisdiction, 1 July 2001.’ Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice: Firearms Theft in Australia.Canberra:National Firearms Theft Monitoring Program / NFTMP, Australian Institute of Criminology,1 June. (Q4073)Full Citation

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Virueda, Marie and Jason Payne.2010.‘Homicide Incidents Rate by Jurisdiction, 2007–08 (rate per 100,000).’ Homicide in Australia: 2007-08 National Homicide Monitoring Program Annual Report.Canberra:National Homicide Monitoring Program / NHMP, Australian Institute of Criminology,17 December. (Q3700)Full Citation

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Virueda, Marie and Jason Payne.2010.‘Homicide Victim Primary Cause of Death, 2007-08 – Gunshot.’ Homicide in Australia: 2007-08 National Homicide Monitoring Program Annual Report.Canberra:National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) / Australian Institute of Criminology,17 December. (Q3724)Full Citation

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Dearden, Jack and Warwick Jones.2008.‘Victims by Cause of Death, 2006-2007 – Gun Shot Wound.’ Homicide in Australia: 2006-07 National Homicide Monitoring Program Annual Report.Canberra:National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) / Australian Institute of Criminology,5 December. (Q3723)Full Citation

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Davies, Megan and Jenny Mouzos.2007.‘Homicide in Australia: 2005-06 National Homicide Monitoring Program annual report.’ Research and Public Policy Series.Canberra:National Homicide Monitoring Program / NHMP, Australian Institute of Criminology,19 July. (Q3718)Full Citation

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Mouzos, Jenny and Tina Houliaras.2006.‘Table: Victims by Cause of Death, 2004-05 – Gun Shot Wound.’ Homicide in Australia: 2004-05 National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) Annual Report.Canberra:National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) / Australian Institute of Criminology,1 January. (Q3713)Full Citation

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Mouzos, Jenny.2005.‘Victims by Cause of Death, 2003-2004 – Gun Shot Wound.’ Homicide in Australia: 2003-2004 National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) Annual Report.Canberra:National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) / Australian Institute of Criminology,5 October. (Q3722)Full Citation

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Mouzos, Jenny and Marie Segrave.2004.‘Victims by Cause of Death, 2002-2003 – Gun Shot Wound.’ Homicide in Australia: 2002-2003 National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) Annual Report.Canberra:National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) / Australian Institute of Criminology,7 June. (Q3721)Full Citation

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Mouzos, Jenny.2003.‘Victims by Cause of Death, 2001-2002 – Gun Shot Wound.’ Homicide in Australia: 2001-2002 National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) Annual Report.Canberra:National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP) / Australian Institute of Criminology,3 April. (Q3720)Full Citation

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GunPolicy.org.2006.‘Calculated Rates – New South Wales (Gun Homicide).’ Australian Historical Population Statistics – Data Cubes.Canberra:Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),23 May. (Q5039)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2008.‘Suicide by Sex, Persons of All Ages and 15-24 Years, NSW 1987 to 2006 – Number.’ Australian Bureau of Statistics Mortality Data and Population Estimates (HOIST).Sydney:Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health,15 December. (Q2851)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2008.‘Suicide by Sex, Persons of All Ages and 15-24 Years, NSW 1987 to 2006 – Rate.’ Australian Bureau of Statistics Mortality Data and Population Estimates (HOIST).Sydney:Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health,15 December. (Q2852)Full Citation

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Australia.2010.‘Suicides and Accidental Deaths Caused by Firearm Discharge, New South Wales.’ Causes of Death, Australia, 2008: Table 2.2 Underlying cause of death, All causes, New South Wales, 1999–2008.Canberra:Australian Bureau of Statistics,14 May. (Q2870)Full Citation

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GunPolicy.org.2006.‘Calculated Rates – New South Wales (Unintentional Gun Death).’ Australian Historical Population Statistics – Data Cubes.Canberra:Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),23 May. (Q5041)Full Citation

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Nick Kaldas. 2012. ‘Police Commissioner Discusses Recent Shootings.’ ABC News (Australia) / 7.30 Report. 12 January. (N269) Full Citation

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John Kerlatec and Heather Ewart. 2007. ‘Melbourne Shooting Prompts Calls for Illegal Gun Crackdown.’ ABC News (Australia) / 7.30 Report. 4 July. (N197) Full Citation

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Alpers, Philip.2013.‘Where Do Australian Criminals Get the Majority of Their Illegal Firearms?.’ The Origin of Australian Crime Guns.Sydney:GunPolicy.org / Sydney School of Public Health,22 January. (Q6062)Full Citation

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Newton, George D and Franklin E Zimring.1969.‘Firearm Licensing: Permissive v Restrictive.’ Firearms & Violence in American Life: A Staff Report submitted to the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence.Washington, DC:US Government Printing Office,1 January. (Q22)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Name, Commencement, Principles and Objects of Act.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2478)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Name, Commencement and Definitions.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2586)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘General Power to Issue Permits.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2497)Full Citation

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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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Queensland.1999.‘Carnes v Essenberg & Ors.’ QCA 339 (1999) and appeals.Brisbane:Queensland Court of Appeal,23 August. (Q4058)Full Citation

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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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APMC.1996.‘Bans on Specific Types of Firearms.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q982)Full Citation

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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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New South Wales.2006.‘Additional Grounds for Refusal of Permit.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2589)Full Citation

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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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New South Wales.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred by Licence – Category A.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2480)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred by Licence – Category B.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2481)Full Citation

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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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New South Wales.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred by Licence – Category D.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2483)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Genuine Reasons for Having a Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2489)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Genuine Reasons for Having a Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2488)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Category B Licences – Restrictions on Issue.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2490)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Category C Licences – Restrictions on Issue.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2491)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Category D Licences – Restrictions on Issue.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2492)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Category H Licences – Restrictions on Issue.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2493)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Special Conditions of Licences Issued for Collection Purposes.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2495)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Practising at Approved Ranges.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2591)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Restriction on Authority Conferred by Category H Licence.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2597)Full Citation

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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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New South Wales.1996.‘Applications for Licences.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2486)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Minor's Firearms Permits.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2499)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Minor's Firearms Permit – Minimum Age.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2595)Full Citation

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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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New South Wales.1996.‘Suspension of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2576)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Name, Commencement, Principles and Objects of Act.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q4045)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Name, Commencement and Definitions.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q4046)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Firearms Safety Training Courses.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2600)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Term of Licence.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2587)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Term of Subsequent Licences that are Renewals of Category A and B Licences that Expire in 2008.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2588)Full Citation

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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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New South Wales.1996.‘Registration of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2547)Full Citation

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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

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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

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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

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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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New South Wales.1996.‘Firearms Dealers Must be Licensed.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2505)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Permits to Acquire Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2498)Full Citation

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New South Wales.2006.‘Arms Fair Permits.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2596)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Safe Keeping of Firearms – General Requirement.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2501)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Safe Keeping of Firearms – Category A and Category B Licence Requirements.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2502)Full Citation

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New South Wales.1996.‘Safe Keeping of Firearms – Category C, D and H Licence Requirements.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2503)Full Citation

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