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Australian Capital Territory — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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ChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in the Australian Capital Territory is

2020: 21,450*¹
2019: 21,340*
2018: 21,230*
2017: 20,864² ³ ⁴
2016: 21,236
2015: 21,120
2014: 20,479
2013: 18,700
2011: 18,228
2001: 7,143
1998: 16,500
1979: 44,100⁵

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in the Australian Capital Territory is

2020: 4.98*¹
2019: 5.01*
2018: 5.05*
2017: 5.02⁶ ⁷ ⁴
2016: 5.37
2015: 5.41
2014: 5.28
2013: 4.87
2011: 4.96
2001: 2.22
1998: 5.30
1979: 19.86⁶

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Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In the Australian Capital Territory, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be

1979: 19,500⁵

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Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

In the Australian Capital Territory, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be

1979: 20,500⁵

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be

2010: 1,242⁸
2006: 1,215⁹
1979: 4,100¹⁰

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

ChartThe number of licensed gun owners in the Australian Capital Territory is reported to be

2020: 6,600*¹
2019: 6,500*
2018: 6,400*
2017: 6,300*
2016: 6,122¹¹
2015: 6,083¹²
2014: 5,886¹³ ¹²
2011: 5,076¹⁴
2001: 5,501¹⁵
1998: 5,500¹⁶

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in the Australian Capital Territory is

2020: 1.53*¹
2019: 1.52*
2018: 1.52*
2017: 1.53*
2016: 1.55⁶
2015: 1.56
2014: 1.52
2011: 1.38
2001: 1.72¹⁵
1998: 1.77⁶

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Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in the Australian Capital Territory is reported to be

2020: 19,500*¹
2019: 19,400*
2018: 19,300*
2017: 18,967¹⁷
2016: 19,305¹¹
2015: 19,200¹²
2014: 18,617¹³ ¹²
2013: 17,000¹⁸
2011: 16,571¹⁴
2001: 6,494¹⁵
1998: 15,000¹⁶

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in the Australian Capital Territory is

2020: 4.52*¹
2019: 4.55*
2018: 4.59*
2017: 4.56¹⁷
2016: 4.89⁶
2015: 4.92
2014: 4.80
2013: 4.43
2011: 4.51
2001: 2.03¹⁵
1998: 4.81⁶

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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,¹⁹ but in the Australian Capital Territory there are estimated to be

2020: 1,950² ¹⁹ ⁴
2019: 1,940
2018: 1,930
2017: 1,897
2016: 1,931
2015: 1,920
2014: 1,862
2013: 1,700
2011: 1,657
2001: 649
1998: 1,500

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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,¹⁹ but in the Australian Capital Territory the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be

2020: 0.45¹
2019: 0.46
2018: 0.46
2017: 0.45⁶
2016: 0.49
2015: 0.49
2014: 0.48
2013: 0.44
2011: 0.45
2001: 0.20
1998: 0.48

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Total Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

320
10
4
4
4
0
1
1
4
6
7
1
4
9
1
3
3
10
9
0
4 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.7020
2.36
0.96
0.98
1
0.00
0.26
0.26
1.08
1.64
1.96
0.29
1.17
2.69
0.30
0.91
0.92
3.08
2.80
0.00
1.27
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

320
6
4
4
1
0
3
0
3
3
5
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

1.4220
2.87
1.94
1.98
0.51
0
1.57
0
1.62
1.65
2.81
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

420
021
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
4
2
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

1.8520
021
0
0
0
0
0
2.09
1.07
2.18
1.11
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Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual homicides by any means total 

222
220
2
0
1
3
1
1
4
4
1
4
223 24
1
4
2
4
3
324
0
3
2
1
2
1
4
2
1
2
0
0 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.4622
0.4720
0.47
0
0.25
0.75
0.26
0.26
1.05
1.08
0.27
1.12
0.57
0.29
1.19
0.60
1.22
0.92
0.92
0.00
0.95
0.64
0.32
0.64
0.32
1.31
0.66
0.33
0.68
0.00
0.00
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual male homicides by any means total 

222
420
2
0
1
4
3
2
1
2
4
1
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.9422
1.8920
0.96
0
0.50
2.02
1.54
1.04
0.53
1.08
2.21
0.56
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual female homicides by any means total 

022
020
2
0
0
2
4
0
1
0
3
3
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

022
020
0.94
0
0
0.99
2.02
0
0.52
0
1.63
1.67
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Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual firearm homicides total 

025
020
021
0
3
0
0
0
023 26
0
2
4
023 27
223 28
023 29
023 30
031
032
033 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

020
021
0
0.74
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.55
1.12
0.00
0.57
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual male firearm homicides total 

020
021
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

020
021
0
0.99
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.69
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual female firearm homicides total 

020
021
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

020
021
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.18
0.56
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Handgun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual handgun homicides total 

023
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Long Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual long gun homicides total 

123
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2534
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.27
0.28
0.00
0.57
0.00
0.00
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Gun Homicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual gun homicides (other) total 

023
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual suicides by any means total 

5320
4721
58
2835
46
38
37
24
33
41
32
3635 36
32
32
35
26
35
26
4636
29
45 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

12.3920
11.11
13.95
6.87
11.53
9.69
9.58
6.32
8.87
11.24
8.94
10.33
9.34
9.55
10.56
7.90
10.69
8.01
14.31
9.14
14.32
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual male suicides by any means total 

4120
3821
44
20
36
28
28
17
23
34
23
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

19.3920
18.16
21.37
9.91
18.21
14.41
14.61
9.01
12.43
18.75
12.93
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual female suicides by any means total 

1220
921
14
8
10
10
9
7
10
7
9
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.5420
4.21
6.67
3.89
4.97
5.06
4.62
3.66
5.35
3.81
5
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Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual firearm suicides total 

320
6
4
035
4
0
1
1
4
4
2
135 37
2
9
0
3
3
6
937
0
4 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.7020
1.42
0.96
0.0034
1
0.00
0.26
0.26
1.08
1.10
0.56
0.29
0.59
2.69
0.00
0.91
0.92
1.85
2.80
0.00
1.27
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual male firearm suicides total 

320
2
4
0
1
0
3
0
3
3
1
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.4220
0.96
1.94
0
0.51
0
1.57
0
1.62
1.65
0.56
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual female firearm suicides total 

420
021
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
0
1
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.8520
021
0
0
0
0
0
2.09
1.07
0
0.56
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Handgun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual handgun suicides total 

035
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
3
3 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.19
0.00
0.92
0.92
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Long Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the number of long gun suicides is 

035
1
0
3
3
2
4
1
1
2
2
0
1 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.26
0.00
0.79
0.80
0.54
1.11
0.28
0.29
0.58
0.60
0.00
0.31
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Gun Suicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual gun suicides (other) total 

035
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
2 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.26
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.90
0.00
0.91
0.62
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

020
421
0
038
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
038 37
0
0
1
037
0
438 37
037
0
0 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

020
0.95
0
0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.28
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.30
0.00
0.00
1.23
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

020
421
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

020
1.91
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.56
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

020
021
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

020
021
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

038
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

038
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.85
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

038
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.30
1.23
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
021
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

020
021
0
0.25
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
021
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
021
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

139
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.2534
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

039
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

039
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

040
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In the Australian Capital Territory, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence⁴¹ ⁴² ⁴³ ⁴⁴

TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingCompare
Firearm ExportsIn the Australian Capital Territory, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law45 46 47
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Firearm ImportsIn the Australian Capital Territory, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law45 48 46 47
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in the Australian Capital Territory is low49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn the Australian Capital Territory, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law60
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in the Australian Capital Territory include61 62 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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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in the Australian Capital Territory is categorised as restrictive63
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in the Australian Capital Territory includes the Firearms Act 1996,64 and the Firearms Regulation 2008.65 All Australian States and Territories are bound by the National Firearms Agreement of 199666 and 201767
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in the Australian Capital Territory are regulated by the Executive Legislative Assembly and the Australian Federal Police68, Registrar of Firearms, through the Australian Federal Police69
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn the Australian Capital Territory, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law70 71 72 73
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn the Australian Capital Territory, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, self-loading rifles and shotguns (including pump action shotguns), military style firearms, silenced firearms, most handguns, and replica firearms74 75 76 77 66
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn the Australian Capital Territory, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum or collector's guns75 74 66
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn the Australian Capital Territory, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, lookalikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances75 74 66
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Regulation of HandgunsIn the Australian Capital Territory, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions75 78
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn the Australian Capital Territory,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law75 74 77
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn the Australian Capital Territory, only licensed gun owners79 80 81 82 76 83 84 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 the Australian Capital Territory are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example gun club membership for sport/target shooting, recreational hunting/vermin control, primary production, narrow business, employment, and occupational requirements, animal welfare, and bona fide firearm collections.85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 84
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason103 104 105 106
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in the Australian Capital Territory is 18 years,107 108 or 12 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified adult licence holder109 101
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in the Australian Capital Territory must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, domestic violence, residential and other110 111 112 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn the Australian Capital Territory, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories113
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Australian Capital Territory stipulates112 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn the Australian Capital Territory, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required83 114 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn the Australian Capital Territory, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one to five years depending on the licence category115 116
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Licensing RecordsIn the Australian Capital Territory, authorities maintain a record117 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 the Australian Capital Territory are permitted to possess 1 firearm per acquisition permit,118 but only one category H firearm (handgun)114
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in the Australian Capital Territory 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 period119 120
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn the Australian Capital Territory, the law requires121 117 122 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 the Australian Capital Territory, licensed firearm dealers are required123 44 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 the Australian Capital Territory, licensed gun makers are required44 124  to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn the Australian Capital Territory, State agencies are required125 126 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 the Australian Capital Territory, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police127 118 42 128
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn the Australian Capital Territory, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful42 43
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in the Australian Capital Territory is obliged118 110 111 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 the Australian Capital Territory is obliged118 110 111 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn the Australian Capital Territory, 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,118 but only one category H firearm (handgun)114
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersThe number of licensed firearm dealers in the Australian Capital Territory is reported to be 

1999: 14129
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn the Australian Capital Territory, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days130 131
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn the Australian Capital Territory, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated128 in law
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in the Australian Capital Territory include132 133 134 135 136 137 138 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 the Australian Capital Territory include43 139 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 the Australian Capital Territory include126 125 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in the Australian Capital Territory include140 132 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn the Australian Capital 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.103 104 105 106
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn the Australian Capital Territory, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.103 104 105 106
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn the Australian Capital Territory, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm141 is five to 20 years in prison82 76 127 42 119 123 41 142 132 133 134 140 105

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,143 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual homicides by any means total 

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3
324
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.4622
0.4720
0.47
0
0.25
0.75
0.26
0.26
1.05
1.08
0.27
1.12
0.57
0.29
1.19
0.60
1.22
0.92
0.92
0.00
0.95
0.64
0.32
0.64
0.32
1.31
0.66
0.33
0.68
0.00
0.00
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual male homicides by any means total 

222
420
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4
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2
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.9422
1.8920
0.96
0
0.50
2.02
1.54
1.04
0.53
1.08
2.21
0.56
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual female homicides by any means total 

022
020
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4
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1
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

022
020
0.94
0
0
0.99
2.02
0
0.52
0
1.63
1.67
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Gun HomicidesChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual firearm homicides total 

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023 27
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023 29
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

020
021
0
0.74
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.55
1.12
0.00
0.57
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual male firearm homicides total 

020
021
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0
0
0
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

020
021
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0.99
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0
0
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, annual female firearm homicides total 

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

020
021
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0
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0
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DisarmamentAuthorities in the Australian Capital Territory are known to have144 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 the Australian Capital Territory, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

699145
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193150 149 151
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn the Australian Capital Territory, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

634155
1996/2001: 5,246144
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn the Australian Capital Territory, it is not state policy156 157 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
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Firearm MarkingIn the Australian Capital Territory, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law142 122 158
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Firearm TracingIn the Australian Capital Territory, state authorities carry out159 160 161 162 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn the Australian Capital Territory, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not originally163 164 124 recorded in a register
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77.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Category C Licences, Target Shooting.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2624)Full Citation
78.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Prohibited Pistols, Sport or Target Shooting.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2623)Full Citation
79.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Categories.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2519)Full Citation
80.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2575)Full Citation
81.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘General Power to Issue Permits.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2559)Full Citation
82.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence - Unauthorised Possession or Use of Firearms other than Prohibited Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2517)Full Citation
83.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Refusal.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2518)Full Citation
84.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Temporary Recognition of Interstate Licences - General.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q11932)Full Citation
85.: Australia.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. (Q969)Full Citation
86.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2521)Full Citation
87.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Sport or Target Shooting.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2524)Full Citation
88.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Recreational Hunting or Vermin Control on Rural Land.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2525)Full Citation
89.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Primary Production.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2527)Full Citation
90.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Vertebrate Pest Animal Control.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2529)Full Citation
91.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Business or Employment.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2531)Full Citation
92.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Occupational Requirements Relating to Rural Purposes.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2532)Full Citation
93.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Animal Welfare.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2533)Full Citation
94.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Firearms Collection.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2534)Full Citation
95.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms - Heirloom Possession.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2535)Full Citation
96.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - No Genuine Reason to Possess or Use Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2536)Full Citation
97.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Restriction on Issue of Category C Licences.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2538)Full Citation
98.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Restriction on Issue of Category D Licences.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2539)Full Citation
99.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Restriction on Issue of Category H Licences.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2540)Full Citation
100.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Special Conditions for Collectors Licences.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2541)Full Citation
101.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Minors Firearms Licences - Genuine Reasons to Possess or Use Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2558)Full Citation
102.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Adult Licence Condition, Category C or H Licences.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2626)Full Citation
103.: Australia.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
104.: King, Brooke.2009.‘Firearms Controls in Australia.’ Challenges, Constraints and Opportunities in National PoA Implementation by States of the Pacific.Sydney:Firearms Unit, Australian Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department,22 June. (Q1985)Full Citation
105.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Carriage or Use of Firearm - Improper Manner.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2666)Full Citation
106.: Warner, Kate and Simon Sherwood.2006.‘Firearms Legislation in Australia a Decade After the Nationwide Agreement: Summary and comments.’ National Coalition for Gun Control.Hobart:National Coalition for Gun Control,1 July. (Q973)Full Citation
107.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Children Prohibited from Owning Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2545)Full Citation
108.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Minors Firearms Licences - Applications.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2544)Full Citation
109.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Minors Firearms Licences, Minimum Age.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2628)Full Citation
110.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Assessing Suitability of Individuals - Discretionary Criteria.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2514)Full Citation
111.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Assessing Suitability of Individuals - Mandatory Criteria.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2515)Full Citation
112.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Mandatory Suspension.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2543)Full Citation
113.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Shooting Clubs, Conditions of Approval.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2664)Full Citation
114.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Adult Licence Conditions, Category H Licences for Business.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2627)Full Citation
115.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences - Period in Force.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2542)Full Citation
116.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Adult Licences, Period.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2625)Full Citation
117.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Contents of Register.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2563)Full Citation
118.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Permits to Acquire - Applications.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2560)Full Citation
119.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence - Sale of Ammunition by Licensed Firearms Dealers.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2665)Full Citation
120.: Australia.1996.‘Recording of Sales.’ Special Firearms Meeting - the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q985)Full Citation
121.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Register of Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2562)Full Citation
122.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Register of Firearms, Other Particulars.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2630)Full Citation
123.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence - Inspection of Records.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2568)Full Citation
124.: 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, NY:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1736)Full Citation
125.: 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, NY:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1739)Full Citation
126.: 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, NY:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1738)Full Citation
127.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence - Unlawful Acquisition of Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2569)Full Citation
128.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Arms Fairs, Permits to Conduct.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2636)Full Citation
129.: Mouzos, Jenny.1999.‘International Traffic in Small Arms: An Australian Perspective.’ Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice.Canberra:Australian Institute of Criminology,1 February. (Q13194)Full Citation
130.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘When Permits to Acquire May be Issued.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2561)Full Citation
131.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘When Adult Firearms Licences May be Issued.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2520)Full Citation
132.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence - Failing to Comply with Storage Requirements.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2564)Full Citation
133.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence - Storage Requirements for Category A, Category B and Paintball Marker Licences.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2565)Full Citation
134.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence - Storage Requirements for Category C, D and H Licences.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2566)Full Citation
135.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Safe Storage Requirements, Category A and Category B Firearms and Paintball Markers.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2631)Full Citation
136.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Safe Storage Requirements, Category D Firearms.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2632)Full Citation
137.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Storage of Category A and Category B Firearms, Collectors.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2633)Full Citation
138.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Storage of Category C, Category D and Category H Firearms, Collectors.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2634)Full Citation
139.: Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Storage of Firearms, Firearms Dealers.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 13, effective 1 December 2015).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2635)Full Citation
140.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Transport of Firearms and Ammunition.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2570)Full Citation
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142.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offences - Defacing, Altering and Removing Identification Marks.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2571)Full Citation
143.: United Nations.2017.‘Relevant Targets & Indicators.’ Sustainable Development Goal 16.New York NY:United Nations Statistics Division,6 July. (Q14093)Full Citation
144.: Reuter, Peter and Jenny Mouzos, in: Cook, Philip and Jens Ludwig (Eds).2002.‘Australia: A Massive Buyback of Low-Risk Guns.’ In: Evaluating Gun Policy: Effects on Crime and Violence.Washington, DC:Brookings Institution Press,1 December. (Q3050)Full Citation
145.: Australia.2017.‘Outcomes - Total Number of Firearms by Category.’ National Firearms Amnesty Report 2017.Canberra:Australian Border Force,1 December. (Q13280)Full Citation
146.: Australian Capital Territory.2014.‘ACT Illicit Firearms Rewards Campaign [Number of Seized Firearms, 2013-14].’ ACT Policing Annual Report 2013-2014.Canberra:Australian Federal Police, ACT Policing,18 September. (Q11764)Full Citation
147.: Australian Capital Territory.2006.‘Number of Firearms [Seized and Surrendered] in ACT, 2005-06.’ ACT Policing Annual Report 2005-2006.Canberra:Australian Federal Police, ACT Policing,22 September. (Q11717)Full Citation
148.: Australian Capital Territory.2005.‘Number of Firearms [Seized, Surrendered and Destroyed] in ACT, 2004-05.’ ACT Policing Annual Report 2004-2005.Canberra:Australian Federal Police, ACT Policing,23 September. (Q11718)Full Citation
149.: Australian Capital Territory.2003.‘Number of Firearms [Seized, Surrendered and Destroyed] in ACT, 2002-03.’ ACT Policing Annual Report 2002-2003.Canberra:Australian Federal Police, ACT Policing,8 October. (Q11719)Full Citation
150.: Australian Capital Territory.2002.‘Number of Firearms [Seized, Surrendered and Destroyed] in ACT, 2001-2002.’ ACT Policing Annual Report 2001-2002.Canberra:Australian Federal Police, ACT Policing,30 October. (Q11720)Full Citation
151.: Australian Capital Territory.2002.‘ACT Firearms Amnesty, 2001.’ ACT Policing Annual Report 2001-2002.Canberra:Australian Federal Police, ACT Policing,30 October. (Q11721)Full Citation
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156.: Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Disposal of Surrendered or Seized Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2572)Full Citation
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

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Regulation of Handguns

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Law Regulates Long Guns

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

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Gun Owner Background Checks

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

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Firearm Safety Training

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

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Licensing Records

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Limit on Number of Guns

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

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Civilian Gun Registration

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

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Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

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State-Owned Firearm Records

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

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Background Checks for Dealer Gun Sales

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