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Northern Territory — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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StockpilesGun Numbers

Civilian Guns

Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in the Northern Territory is reported to be 13,1811

Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

The rate of licensed firearm owners in the Northern Territory is 6.661 per 100 people

Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in the Northern Territory is reported to be 37,8321

Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in the Northern Territory is 19.131

Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 4,6672 handguns in civilian possession in the Northern Territory

ImpactsDeath and Injury

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn the Northern Territory, annual homicides by any means total

2008: 133 4
2007: 113
2006: 13
2005: 15
2004: 10
2003: 8
2002: 12
2001: 17
2000: 15

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

ChartIn the Northern Territory, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2008: 5.915
2007: 5.12
2006: 6.16
2005: 7.39
2004: 5.00
2003: 4.04
2002: 6.03
2001: 8.59
2000: 7.69

Gun Homicides

ChartIn the Northern Territory, annual firearm homicides total

2007/08: 06
2006/07: 07
2005/06: 18
2004/05: 19
2003/04: 010
2002/03: 011
2001/02: 212

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2007/08: 0.0013
2006/07: 0.00
2005/06: 0.47
2004/05: 0.49
2003/04: 0.00
2002/03: 0.00
2001/02: 1.01

Suicides (any method)

ChartIn the Northern Territory, annual suicides by any means total

2008: 4214
2007: 56
2006: 29
2005: 45
2004: 51
2003: 44
2002: 55
2001: 43
2000: 42
1999: 32

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

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

2008: 19.0915
2007: 26.05
2006: 13.74
2005: 22.17
2004: 25.50
2003: 22.22
2002: 27.64
2001: 21.72
2000: 21.54
1999: 16.58

Gun Suicides

ChartIn the Northern Territory, annual firearm suicides total

2008: 516
2007: 10
2005: 3
2004: 4
2003: 5
2002: 7
2001: 8
2000: 2
1999: 5

Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2008: 2.2717
2007: 4.65
2005: 1.48
2004: 2.00
2003: 2.53
2002: 3.52
2001: 4.04
2000: 1.03
1999: 2.59

ProductionGun Industry

Regulation of Firearm Makers

In the Northern 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

Regulation of Firearm Exports

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

Regulation of Firearm Imports

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

Regulation of Arms Brokers

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

End User Certificates

Customs regulations in the Northern 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

Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in the Northern Territory is categorised as restrictive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in the Northern Territory includes the Firearms Act 1997,23 and the Firearms Regulations 199724

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in the Northern Territory are regulated by the Commissioner of Police25

Right to Possess Firearms

In the Northern Territory, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law26

Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In the Northern Territory, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, machine-guns, self-loading rifles and shotguns (including pump action shotguns), military style firearms, silencers and most handguns27 28 29 30

Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In the Northern Territory, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum or collector's guns27 28

Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In the Northern Territory, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, lookalikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances27

Regulation of Handguns

In the Northern Territory, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions31 32 29 33

Gun Owner Licensing

In the Northern Territory, only licensed gun owners34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 32 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Licence

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in the Northern Territory are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, sport shooting, hunting, primary production, pest control, employment, occupational requirements, animal welfare, museum display, inheritance, firearm training, paintball operations and bona fide firearm collections.43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 31 62
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason63 64 65 66

Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in the Northern Territory is 18 years,67 or 16 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified adult licence holder38 68

Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in the Northern Territory must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental, domestic violence and residential69 70 records

Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In the Northern Territory, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories46

Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Northern Territory stipulates69 70 71 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

Firearm Safety Training

In the Northern Territory, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required69 for a firearm licence

Gun Owner Licensing Period

In the Northern Territory gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 1 to 5 years, depending on the licence category72

Licensing Records

In the Northern Territory, authorities maintain a record73 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in the Northern Territory are permitted to possess 1 firearm per acquisition permit for a firearm type specified on their licence74

Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in the Northern Territory is permitted to possess ammunition that does not exceed the amount, if any, authorised in writing by the Commissioner35

Firearm Registration

Civilian Gun Registration

In the Northern Territory, the law requires75 73 76 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In the Northern Territory, licensed firearm dealers are required77 78 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In the Northern Territory, licensed gun makers are required79 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

State-Owned Firearm Records

In the Northern Territory, State agencies are required80 81 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In the Northern Territory, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police82

Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In the Northern Territory, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful74 83

Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In the Northern 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 for a firearm type specified on the buyer's licence74

Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In the Northern Territory, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days69

Regulation of Gun Shows

In the Northern Territory, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated84 85 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in the Northern Territory include86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in the Northern Territory include94 95 83 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in the Northern Territory include81 80 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in the Northern Territory include96 97 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

Firearm Marking

In the Northern Territory, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law98 79

Firearm Tracing

In the Northern Territory, state authorities carry out79 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In the Northern Territory, state authorities do not employ79 84 85 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In the Northern 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.63 64 65 66

Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In the Northern Territory, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.63 64 65 66

Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In the Northern Territory, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 1 to 2 years prison34

Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in the Northern Territory are known to have99 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

Surrendered in Gun Amnesty

In the Northern 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 9,47499 (1996-2001)

Exchanged in Gun Buyback

In the Northern Territory, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 9,47499 (1996-2001)

Small Arms Destroyed

In the Northern Territory, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 9,47499 (1996-2001)

Destruction and Disposal Policy

In the Northern Territory, it is not state policy100 101 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market


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Northern Territory.1997.‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Short Title, Commencement and Interpretation.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2759)Full Citation

24.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Preliminary.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2812)Full Citation

25.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Delegation.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q3049)Full Citation

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27.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Prohibited Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2787)Full Citation

28.

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

29.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Prescribed Category H Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2822)Full Citation

30.

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

31.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Restrictions on Granting Licences for Category H Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2808)Full Citation

32.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Category H Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2792)Full Citation

33.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Limits on Firearm Ownership Under Category H Sports Shooter's Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2778)Full Citation

34.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Possession or Use of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2782)Full Citation

35.

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

36.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Permits to Purchase or Acquire Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2776)Full Citation

37.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Grant of Permits.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2774)Full Citation

38.

Northern Territory.1997.‘General Restrictions on Granting Permits.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2775)Full Citation

39.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Category A Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2788)Full Citation

40.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Category B Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2789)Full Citation

41.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Category C Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2790)Full Citation

42.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Category D Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2791)Full Citation

43.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Genuine Reason for Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2764)Full Citation

44.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Sports Shooting.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2795)Full Citation

45.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Recreational Shooting or Hunting.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2797)Full Citation

46.

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

47.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Procedure for Obtaining Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2768)Full Citation

48.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Conditions of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2769)Full Citation

49.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Primary Production.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2796)Full Citation

50.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Vertebrate Pest Animal Control.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2798)Full Citation

51.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Business or Employment.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2799)Full Citation

52.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Occupational Requirements.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2800)Full Citation

53.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Animal Welfare.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2801)Full Citation

54.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Firearms Collection.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2802)Full Citation

55.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Firearms Collector Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2773)Full Citation

56.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Conditions Applying to Firearms Collector Licences.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2811)Full Citation

57.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Museum Display.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2803)Full Citation

58.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Inheritance.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2804)Full Citation

59.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Licences – Requirements Relating to Instruction in Firearms Use and Safety.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2805)Full Citation

60.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Restrictions on Granting Licences for Category C Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2806)Full Citation

61.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Restrictions on Granting Licences for Category D Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2807)Full Citation

62.

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Northern Territory.1997.‘Application for Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2761)Full Citation

68.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Firearms Club Junior Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q3015)Full Citation

69.

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

70.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Prescribed Checks for Shooter's Licence or Permit to Purchase Firearm.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2819)Full Citation

71.

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

72.

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

73.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Register.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2760)Full Citation

74.

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

75.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Firearms to be Registered.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2824)Full Citation

76.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Registration of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2777)Full Citation

77.

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78.

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Australia.2008.‘Small Arms and Light Weapons UN Report.’ 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. (Q1736)Full Citation

80.

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

81.

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82.

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83.

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