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South Australia — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawFor national statistics, federal law, inter-country comparisons, gun trade and international agreements, see the Australia country pageStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned RiflesNumber of Privately Owned ShotgunsNumber of Privately Owned HandgunsProportion of Households with FirearmsIn South Australia, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 1975: 22.3%14 Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersRate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationNumber of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Illicit FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)ChartIn South Australia, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 1923 2015: 23 2014: 16 2013: 21 2012: 3123 24 2011: 22 2010: 1823 25 2009: 28 2008: 2023 26 27 2007: 13 2006: 17 2005: 22 2004: 9 2003: 18 2002: 26 2001: 3326 27 2000: 22 1999: 3827 1998: 29 1997: 24 1996: 14 1995: 31 1994: 29 1993: 30 1992: 28 1991: 25 1990: 21 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Australia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2016: 1.1128 2015: 1.35 2014: 0.95 2013: 1.26 2012: 1.87 2011: 1.34 2010: 1.11 2009: 1.74 2008: 1.26 2007: 0.83 2006: 1.09 2005: 1.43 2004: 0.59 2003: 1.18 2002: 1.72 2001: 2.19 2000: 1.47 1999: 2.55 1998: 1.96 1997: 1.63 1996: 0.95 1995: 2.12 1994: 1.98 1993: 2.06 1992: 1.92 1991: 1.73 1990: 1.47 Gun HomicidesHandgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Suicides (any method)Gun SuicidesHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Handgun DeathsUnintentional Long Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseHandgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseLong Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn South Australia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence44 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingRegulation of Arms BrokersIn South Australia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law60 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in South Australia is categorised as restrictive63 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn South Australia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, sawn-off shotguns, shortened firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, home-made firearms, silencers and most handguns71 72 73 74 75 76 77 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsGun Ownership and PossessionIn South Australia, only licensed gun owners82 83 84 85 80 86 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in South Australia are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example gun club membership for sport/target shooting, hunting, primary production, narrow business, employment, and occupational requirements, and bona fide gun collections.87 88 89 90 81 91 78 In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason92 93 94 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceDomestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in South Australia stipulates97 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn South Australia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required102 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn South Australia, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one to five years, depending on licence type103 Licensing RecordsIn South Australia, authorities maintain a record104 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in South Australia are permitted to possess 1 firearm per acquisition permit for a firearm specified on their licence, and if approved, 1 category C semi-automatic rifle, 1 category C semi-automatic shotgun, and/or 1 category H handgun78 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in South Australia are permitted to possess only enough ammunition to fulfill the reasonable needs of that person for the next 12 months105 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingGun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn South Australia, licensed gun makers are required112 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesBackground Checks for Private Gun SalesBackground Checks for Dealer Gun SalesLimit on Gun Dealer SalesIn South Australia, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to one firearm per acquisition permit for a firearm specified on the owner's licence78 Number of Licensed Gun DealersWaiting Period for Gun PossessionRegulation of Gun ShowsIn South Australia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated122 in law Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentMarking and Tracing Guns and AmmunitionFirearm MarkingFirearm TracingCollection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in South Australia are known to have140 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn South Australia, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 2016: 888141 142 2013: 2,854143 144 2011: 15145 10 2010: 1,881146 2009: 1,100147 2008: 271148 2007: 450149 2006: 1,490147 2001: 2,719150 1999: 19,635147 1997: 64,811140 151 1995: 915150 Small Arms Destroyed |
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