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Australia — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Australia is 

3,150,0001 2 3
3,010,0004 3
2,960,0005 4 3
2,943,3636 3 7
2,750,000
2,918,454
3,050,0008
2,500,0009
3,200,000
3,500,00010
2,055,00011
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Australia is 

13.7012
13.67
13.60
13.6812 13 7
13.25
14.24
15.08
13.5812
17.59
21.34
14.92
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsChartIn Australia, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 

120,79014
172,42215
192,00016
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Australia ranked at No. 2517
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Australia ranked at No. 428
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsChartIn Australia, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

6.2%18
8.7%18
8%19
16.0%18
15.1%20
20.1%18 21
25%22
20%10
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Proportion of Households with RiflesIn Australia, the percentage of households with one or more rifles is reported to be 

12.5%20
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Proportion of Households with ShotgunsIn Australia, the percentage of households with one or more shotguns is reported to be 

6.9%20
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsChartIn Australia, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

0.3%18
1.1%
1.6%18 20
1.6%18
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersChartThe number of licensed gun owners in Australia is reported to be 

816,0001
730,0004 23
734,0001
873,62524
731,56716
478,32625 26
764,51827 28 16 26
1,200,00029
2,381,00021
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Australia is 

3.5512
3.32
3.37
4.06
3.53
2.36
3.96
6.52
14.27 
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Australia is reported to be 

2,890,0001 30
2,750,0004 23
2,700,0005 1 31 32
2,675,78524
2,500,00016
2,653,14025 26
2,165,17027 28 16 26
2,500,00029 9
3,200,00026
4,000,00021
1,354,700 33
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Australia is 

12.5712
12.49
12.40
12.44
12.05
12.95
11.22
13.58
17.59
23.98
9.84
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Estimated Number of Illicit FirearmsChartUnlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Australia there are estimated to be 

260,0002
260,0004
260,0004 34
267,5796 35 7
250,000
265,314
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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationChartUnlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Australia the rate of illicit firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 

1.1312
1.18
1.19
1.24
1.20
1.29
Government Guns
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Australia are reported to have 113,00036 firearms
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Routine Arming of PoliceIn Australia, police officers on routine patrol carry one or more firearms37
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Australia are reported to have 61,21138 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Australia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

23839
218
239
210
231
190
241
230
235
237
245
221
243
28939 40
292
326
32440
347
312
428
516
470
516
513
608
618
595
549
674
694
677
682
675
644
689
618
687
685 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.0441
0.96
1.06
0.94
1.05
0.87
1.12
1.08
1.12
1.14
1.20
1.09
1.22
1.46
1.49
1.69
1.70
1.84
1.68
2.32
2.84
2.61
2.90
2.91
3.49
3.59
3.51
3.29
4.11
4.30
4.26
4.35
4.35
4.20
4.54
4.14
4.70
3.29
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Australia, annual homicides by any means total 

24442
265
235
227
28542 43 44
24342 45 43 44 46 47
25842 45 48 49 44 46
272
25142 45 48 49 44 46
216
256
199
164
27845 48 49 44 46
291
30048 49 44 46
34049 44 46
34149 46
312
319
358
342
34249
360
331
351
331 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.0650
1.16
1.04
1.02
1.2950 44
1.1250 44 46 47
1.2050 44 46
1.28
1.19
1.04
1.25
0.98
0.82
1.41
1.49
1.55
1.78
1.8150 46
1.68
1.73
1.97
1.90
1.9250
2.04
1.90
2.04
1.95
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Australia, annual firearm homicides total 

4242
27
31
35
4242 51 44
3242 45 51 44
3942 45 48 52 44
3742 45 48 53 44 46
2742 45 48 44 46
2642 45 48 44 46 54
4142 45 48 44 46
1942 45 48 44 46 55
1742 45 48 46
5445 48 56 40 46
4545 48 56 40 46
4748 56 40 46
5756 40 46
50
57
79
104
67
7656 40
64
96
84
79
80
123 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1850
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.19
0.15
0.18
0.1750 46
0.13
0.13
0.20
0.09
0.09
0.2750 56 46
0.23
0.24
0.3056 46
0.26
0.30
0.43
0.57
0.37
0.4356
0.36
0.55
0.49
0.46
0.48
0.74
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Australia, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

16%57 44
12%57 44 47
12%57 44
13%57 44
12%
9%
14%
15%
17%57
15%
14%
21%57 44
20%57 46
18%
21%
22%
22%
25%
19%57
25%
20%
21%
25%
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Handgun HomicidesChartIn Australia, annual handgun homicides total 

542
1
4
3
4
642 45
642 45 48
9
7
1
14
442
2
645 48
12
1348 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0250
0.00
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.03
0.00
0.07
0.02
0.01
0.03
0.06
0.07
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Long Gun HomicidesChartIn Australia, annual long gun homicides total 

2142
13
19
11
14
1742 45
2242 45 48
18
11
14
15
10
5
2445 48
20
1048 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0950
0.06
0.08
0.05
0.06
0.08
0.10
0.08
0.05
0.07
0.07
0.05
0.03
0.12
0.10
0.05
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Gun Homicides (Other)ChartIn Australia, annual gun homicides (other) total 

1642
13
8
21
24
942 45
1142 45 48
1042 45 48
9
11
12
5
10
2445 48
13
2448 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0750
0.06
0.04
0.09
0.11
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.02
0.05
0.12
0.07
0.12
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn Australia, annual suicides by any means total 

2,86258
3,027
2,861
2,568
2,580
2,39258 59
2,47858 59 60
2,335
2,340
2,227
2,118
2,101
2,098
2,21359 60 56
2,320
2,45460 56
2,36356
2,492
2,683
2,720
2,393
2,368
2,258
2,081
2,294
2,360
2,161
2,096
2,197 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

12.4550
13.30
12.71
11.54
11.72
10.99
11.52
10.98
11.14
10.73
10.34
10.38
10.49
11.2050 56
11.88
12.72
12.3456
13.17
14.34
14.69
13.07
13.10
12.65
11.78
13.11
13.65
12.66
12.47
13.29
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Gun SuicidesChartIn Australia, annual firearm suicides total 

18358
177
178
166
177
14458 59
17158 59 60
174
183
190
181
147
167
19359 60 56 40
217
26160 56 40
22256 40
269
235
329
382
388
420
431
488
505
486
450
521 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.8050
0.78
0.79
0.76
0.80
0.66
0.79
0.82
0.87
0.92
0.88
0.73
0.84
0.9850 56
1.11
1.35
1.1656
1.42
1.26
1.78
2.09
2.15
2.35
2.44
2.79
2.92
2.85
2.68
3.15
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Handgun SuicidesChartIn Australia, annual handgun suicides total 

1858
17
17
23
12
1758 59
1858 59 60
17
25
15
15
14
13
2559 60
24
3460 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0850
0.07
0.08
0.10
0.05
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.12
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.13
0.12
0.18
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Long Gun SuicidesChartIn Australia, the number of long gun suicides is 

15758
137
128
131
135
11658 59
14158 59 60
139
140
146
150
127
99
13359 60
165
17360 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.6850
0.60
0.57
0.59
0.61
0.53
0.66
0.65
0.67
0.70
0.73
0.63
0.50
0.67
0.84
0.90
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Gun Suicides (Other)ChartIn Australia, annual gun suicides (other) total 

858
23
33
12
30
1158 59
1258 59 60
18
18
29
16
6
55
3559 60
28
5460 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0350
0.10
0.15
0.05
0.14
0.05
0.06
0.08
0.09
0.14
0.08
0.03
0.28
0.18
0.14
0.28
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

561
3
3
3
3
761 62
1161 62 63
7
5
4
8
50
54
4062 63 56 40
30
18
4556 40
28
22
19
30
15
20
18
24
29
30
19
30 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0250
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.05
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.25
0.27
0.2050 56
0.15
0.09
0.2356
0.15
0.12
0.10
0.16
0.08
0.11
0.10
0.14
0.17
0.18
0.11
0.18
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

061
0
0
1
0
061 62
161 62 63
0
1
0
1
061
2
362 63 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0050
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.02
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

561
3
3
1
3
761 62
961 62 63
5
3
3
6
3
8
1162 63
10
663 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0250
0.01
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.03
0.04
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.04
0.06
0.05
0.03
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

061
0
0
1
0
061 62
161 62 63
2
1
1
1
47
44
2662 63
20
1263 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0050
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.23
0.22
0.13
0.10
0.06
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Australia, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

264
4
18
4
4
564 65
1164 65 66
8
16
11
12
464
3
256
0
267
856
3
5
3
6
6
7
5
15
13
17 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0150
0.02
0.08
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.05
0.04
0.08
0.05
0.06
0.02
0.02
0.0156
0.00
0.0167
0.0456
0.02
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.03
0.09
0.08
0.10
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Australia, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

164
0
1
0
0
064 65
264 65 66
0
1
0
1
264
0 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0050
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Australia, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

064
2
7
1
0
464 65
264 65 66
1
4
3
2
264
2 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0050
0.01
0.03
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.01
0.00
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn Australia, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

164
2
10
3
4
164 65
764 65 66
7
11
8
9
064
1 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0050
0.01
0.04
0.01
0.02
0.00
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.04
0.04
0.00
0.01
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Australia, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

668
7
9
2
5
2
968 69
4
4
6
3
1
2
1069
4
570
471
772
773 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Australia, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0350
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.05
0.02
0.03
0.02
0.04
0.04

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Australia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence74 75 
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Australia was ranked 'small'76
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Home-made GunsIn Australia, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low77 78 79 80 

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Firearm ExportsIn Australia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law81 82 83
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Firearm Exports (Number) - ManufacturersThe annual number of firearms exported from Australia is reported by manufacturers to be 

2011: 4,54084
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Australia is reported by Customs to be US$11,077,63085 (2011)86 87
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Australia was categorized as 'major'88 89 90
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Firearm ImportsIn Australia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law81 91 82 83
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Australia is reported by Customs to be US$104,812,08085 (2011)92 93 94 95 96 97 98
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Firearm Imports (Number) - CustomsChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Australia is reported to be 

2015: 104,32399 100 101 102 103
2014: 98,351
2013: 88,185
2012: 90,006
2011: 72,586
2010: 73,701
2009: 57,522
2008: 58,111
2007: 47,820
2006: 39,389
2005: 38,786
2004: 36,980
2003: 40,939
2002: 28,016
2001: 30,666
2000: 33,152
1999: 18,405
1998: 34,837
1997: 89,760
1996: 44,802
1995: 48,751101
1994: 32,928
1993: 35,881
1992: 45,305
1991: 71,675
1990: 57,222
1989: 51,502
1979: 104,149104
1978: 108,854
1977: 194,764
1976: 191,359
1975: 166,364
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Australia is low105 77 106 107 78 108 109 110 102 80 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Australia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law120
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Australia include121 122 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use
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Transparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Australia scored 

2016: 12.25123
2014: 11.25124
2013: 10.25125
2012: 10.00126
2011: 10.25127
2010: 10.25128
2009: 10.25129
2008: 11.25130
2007: 11.25131
2006: 10.00132
2005: 11.25133
2004: 11.25134 

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Australia is categorised as restrictive135
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Australia includes the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) 1996, the National Firearms Trafficking Policy Agreement (NFTPA) 2002, the National Handgun Agreement (NHA) 2002,136 137 and the Firearms Acts and Regulations of each State and Territory138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Australia are regulated by the local State and Territory authorities155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Australia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law163 164 165 166 167
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Australia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic and semi-automatic firearms, self-loading and pump action shotguns, handguns with a calibre in excess of .38in with only narrow exemptions, semi-automatic handguns with a barrel length less than 120mm, and revolvers with a barrel length less than 100mm168 169 137 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Australia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable collector's, display, or museum guns168 169 170 171 172 173 178 179 176 177 47
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Australia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons and their lookalikes is prohibited in all but exceptional circumstances169 170 171 172 173 174 175 180
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Australia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions169 181 137 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 47
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Australia,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law169 170 171 172 173 174 175 180 47
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Australia, only licensed gun owners190 191 192 193 158 194 195 196 197 47 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Australia are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example gun club membership, hunting, target shooting, firearm collection, pest control, and narrow occupational uses.198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason207 208 209
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Australia is 18 years, or as young as 10 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately licensed adult190 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Australia must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, physical, addiction, domestic violence, residential and other218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 47 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Australia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories in some jurisdictions227 228 229 230
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Australia stipulates218 231 232 221 233 223 234 225 235 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Australia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required236 237 238 239 240 224 241 242 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Australia, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one to five years depending on the licence category190 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250
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Licensing RecordsIn Australia, authorities maintain a record251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Australia are permitted to possess only the number and type of firearms specified on their licence or acquisition permit199 261 262 263 264 158 265 266 267 265 268
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Australia are 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 period269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 268
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Australia, the law requires277 278 251 259 254 253 256 258 257 260 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 KeepingIn Australia, licensed firearm dealers are required279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 260 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 KeepingIn Australia, licensed gun makers are required287 260 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Australia, State agencies are required288 289 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Australia, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police269 290 291 292 293 294 295 296
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Australia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful269 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Australia is obliged269 218 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Background Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Australia is obliged269 218 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn 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, in accordance with the particular firearm licence category261 262 305 264 306 265 307 267 265 268
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in Australia is reported to be 

1999: 1,581308
1998: 1,223309
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Australia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days for a first sale or transfer, with exemptions in some states and territories for subsequent acquisition of the same type of firearm for which the owner already holds a licence261 310 305 311 312 313 224 314 315
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Australia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events in some jurisdictions, are regulated316 317 318 319 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Australia include320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 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 - DealerFirearm regulations in Australia include329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Australia include289 288 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Australia include337 338 339 340 341 342 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Firearm MarkingIn Australia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law75
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Firearm TracingIn Australia, state authorities carry out343 344 345 346 347 348  recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Australia, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 recorded in a register
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Australia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.207 208 367 368 369 370 371 209 47
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Australia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.207 208 367 368 369 370 371 209 47
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Australia, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm372 is 20 years in prison, depending on the jurisdiction and category of firearm373 192 193 374 375 195 196 197 376
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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in Australia are known to have377 378 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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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Australia, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

2015: 3,000379
2014: 3,000380
2012: 3,485381 382 383 384
2011: 5,922382 383 384
2010: 5,798382 383
2008/11: 4,000385 383
2006: 5,15716 383
2004: 68,727386 387
1987/2015: 1,121,577388 377 378 389
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Australia, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

2015: 17,081390
2012: 3,485382
2011: 3,857
2010: 3,109
1987/2015: 1,121,577388 377 378 389
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Australia, it is not state policy391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
Pacific Islands ForumAs a member of the Pacific Islands Forum, Australia adopted the March, 2000 Nadi Framework agreement, which aims to harmonise small arms-related legislation across Oceania. In August 2003, the Nadi Framework’s draft model Weapons Control Bill was unanimously accepted for consideration by all 16 member states of the Pacific Islands Forum399 400
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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2006401 by Australia.
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United Nations Arms Trade TreatyThe United Nations Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified402 by Australia
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United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed, but not yet ratified403 by Australia
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Australia committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects404
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Australia against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 22405 406 407 408 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Australia has submitted one or more national reports409 410 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Australia, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated411 410
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Australia, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated411 410
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Australia submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent411 410 412
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 by Australia to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Australia has declared421 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Australia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945422
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists423 Australia as a Participating State

BackgroundCountry ProfileLink
Conflict ProfileFor a profile of conflict in Australia, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Australia ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index

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