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Civilian Guns

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in Western Australia is reported to be 84,8291

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

The rate of licensed firearm owners in Western Australia is 4.461 per 100 people

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Western Australia is reported to be 245,3221

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Western Australia is 12.901

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 9,8292 handguns in civilian possession in Western Australia

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Homicides (any method)

In Western Australia, annual homicides by any means total

2007/08: 303

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

In Western Australia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2007/08: 1.403

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Western Australia, annual firearm homicides total

2007/08: 04
2006/07: 35
2005/06: 66
2004/05: 17
2003/04: 28
2002/03: 19
2001/02: 510

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2007/08: 0.0011
2006/07: 0.14
2005/06: 0.29
2004/05: 0.05
2003/04: 0.10
2002/03: 0.05
2001/02: 0.26

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Western Australia, annual suicides by any means total

2008: 29712
2007: 256
2006: 207
2005: 203
2004: 194
2003: 226
2002: 242
2001: 269
2000: 261
1999: 236

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

ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2008: 13.6913
2007: 12.13
2006: 10.05
2005: 10.10
2004: 9.81
2003: 11.59
2002: 12.57
2001: 14.15
2000: 13.93
1999: 12.76

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Western Australia, annual firearm suicides total

2008: 2012
2007: 22
2006: 18
2005: 13
2004: 13
2003: 24
2002: 24
2001: 20
2000: 17
1999: 27

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.9214
2007: 1.04
2006: 0.87
2005: 0.65
2004: 0.66
2003: 1.23
2002: 1.25
2001: 1.05
2000: 0.91
1999: 1.46

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Western Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2008: 412
2007: 0
2006: 5
2005: 3
2004: 3
2003: 8
2002: 8
2001: 1
2000: 3
1999: 1

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.1815
2007: 0.00
2006: 0.24
2005: 0.15
2004: 0.15
2003: 0.41
2002: 0.42
2001: 0.05
2000: 0.16
1999: 0.05

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Western Australia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence16 17

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Regulation of Firearm Exports

In Western Australia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 18

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Regulation of Firearm Imports

In Western Australia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 18

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Western Australia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law19

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Western Australia include20 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 Western Australia is categorised as restrictive21

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Western Australia includes the Firearms Act 1973,22 and the Firearms Regulations 197423

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Western Australia are regulated by the Commissioner of Police24

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Western Australia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law25

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Western Australia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, self-loading rifles and shotguns (including pump action shotguns), armour piercing and incendiary ammunition and most handguns26 27 28 29 30

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Western Australia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum, or bona fide collector's guns26

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Western Australia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, looklaikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances26 28

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Regulation of Handguns

In Western Australia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions26 31 32 29

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Western Australia, only licensed gun owners33 16 34 35 36 37 28 38 31 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 Western Australia 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, and bona fide gun collections.39 40 41 42 34 43 44 45 32 In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason46 47 48

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Western Australia is 18 years49

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Western Australia must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental and domestic violence50 51 52 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Western Australia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required53 54

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Western Australia stipulates50 55 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Western Australia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required56 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Western Australia gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 1 to 5 years depending on licence category57

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Licensing Records

In Western Australia, authorities maintain a record58 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 Western Australia are permitted to possess only firearms of a type for which 'genuine reason' for ownership has been proven39 42

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Western Australia is permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the registered firearm, as specified on the firearm licence39 42

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Western Australia, the law requires59 58 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 Western Australia, licensed firearm dealers are required59 60 61 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 Western Australia, licensed gun makers are required62 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Western Australia, State agencies are required63 64 59 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 Western Australia, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police16

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Western Australia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful16

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Western Australia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days51

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Western Australia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated53 54 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Western Australia include65 66 67 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 Western Australia include68 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 Western Australia include64 63 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 Western Australia are not53 54 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 Western Australia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law65 17 62

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Firearm Tracing

In Western Australia, state authorities carry out62 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Western Australia, state authorities do not employ62 53 54 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Western Australia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place 46 47 48

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Western Australia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.46 47 48

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Hidden Handgun Permit May, Shall Be Issued

According to State laws a right to carry permit is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.46 47 48 be issued

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Western Australia, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 5 to 7 years prison33

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Western Australia are known to have69 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 Western 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 51,49969 (1996-2001)

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Exchanged in Gun Buyback

In Western Australia, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 51,49969 (1996-2001)

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Small Arms Destroyed

In Western Australia, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 51,49969 (1996-2001)

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Western Australia, it is not state policy70 71 72 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

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GunPolicy.org.2006.‘Calculated Rates – Western Australia (Unintentional Gun Death).’ Australian Historical Population Statistics – Data Cubes.Canberra:Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),23 May. (Q5072)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Manufacturers.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2833)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Arrangement of Sections, Citation and Terms Used.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2830)Full Citation

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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

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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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Western Australia.1974.‘Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2835)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Certain Licences, Permits and Approvals Not to be Issued, Granted or Given.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q3053)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Category D Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2842)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Restrictions for Category H.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2847)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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Western Australia.1974.‘Category H Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2845)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Genuine Need Test for Category H.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2846)Full Citation

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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

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Western Australia.1974.‘Categories of Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2848)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Category A Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2836)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Category B Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2837)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Category C Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2839)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Category E Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2844)Full Citation

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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

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Western Australia.1973.‘Firearm Collections.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2751)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Restrictions for Category C.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2841)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1973.‘Genuine Need Required in Some 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. (Q2750)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Genuine Need Test for Category B.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2838)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Genuine Need Test for Category C.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2840)Full Citation

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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

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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

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Western Australia.1973.‘Licensing Procedure.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2753)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1973.‘Disclosure by Health Professionals of Certain Information.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2826)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1973.‘Short Title, Commencement, Terms Used and Administration.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q4063)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Arrangement of Sections, Citation and Terms Used.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q4064)Full Citation

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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

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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

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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

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Western Australia.1974.‘Register.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2834)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1973.‘Records.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2756)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Storage Security Requirements.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2831)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1974.‘Specifications for Storage Cabinets or Containers.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2849)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1973.‘Safe Keeping by Traders.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2757)Full Citation

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Western Australia.1973.‘Disposal of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2829)Full Citation

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