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New South Wales — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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ChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in New South Wales is

2016: 872,662¹ ² ³
2013: 864,262
2012: 839,695
2011: 819,308
2010: 770,000
2008: 755,852
2007: 729,753
2005: 715,204
2004: 660,000
2001: 568,115
1999: 1,092,850
1975: 830,000⁴

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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 New South Wales is

2016: 11.42⁵ ⁶ ³
2013: 11.76
2012: 11.43
2011: 11.30
2010: 10.59
2008: 10.73
2007: 10.53
2005: 10.51
2004: 9.76
2001: 8.55
1999: 16.94
1975: 17.33⁵

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

ChartIn New South Wales, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be

2016: 33,025⁷
2012: 27,956⁸
2011: 40,497⁹
2010: 38,752¹⁰
2006: 34,663¹¹
2004: 42,127¹² ¹³

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

In New South Wales, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be

1975: 19.9%¹⁴

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

ChartThe number of licensed gun owners in New South Wales is reported to be

2016: 223,125⁷
2015: 215,462¹⁵
2013: 199,380¹⁶
2012: 190,844⁸ ¹⁷
2011: 185,118⁹ ¹⁸ ¹⁹
2010: 177,675¹⁵ ²⁰
2007: 171,350²¹
2004: 185,000²² ²³
2002: 186,296¹⁹
2001: 171,873²⁴ ¹⁹ ²¹
1996: 200,000¹⁹ ⁸

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in New South Wales is

2016: 2.92⁵
2015: 2.83
2013: 2.71
2012: 2.60
2011: 2.55
2010: 2.44
2007: 2.47
2004: 2.74
2002: 2.79
2001: 2.61²⁴
1996: 3.20⁵

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Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in New South Wales is reported to be

2016: 793,329⁷ ²⁵
2013: 785,693¹⁶
2012: 763,359⁸ ²⁶ ¹⁷
2011: 744,825⁹
2010: 700,000²⁷
2008: 687,138²⁸ ²⁹
2007: 663,412²¹
2005: 650,185²⁹
2004: 600,000²² ²³
2001: 516,468²⁴ ²¹
1999: 993,500³⁰

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in New South Wales is

2016: 10.38⁵
2013: 10.69
2012: 10.39
2011: 10.28
2010: 9.63
2008: 9.76
2007: 9.58
2005: 9.56
2004: 8.88
2001: 7.85²⁴
1999: 15.40⁵

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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,³¹ but in New South Wales there are estimated to be

2016: 79,333¹ ³¹ ³
2013: 78,569
2012: 76,336
2011: 74,483
2010: 70,000
2008: 68,714
2007: 66,341
2005: 65,019
2004: 60,000
2001: 51,647
1999: 99,350

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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,³¹ but in New South Wales the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be

2016: 1.04⁵
2013: 1.07
2012: 1.04
2011: 1.03
2010: 0.96
2008: 0.98
2007: 0.96
2005: 0.96
2004: 0.89
2001: 0.78
1999: 1.54

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Total Number of Gun DeathsChartIn New South Wales, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

7932
77
78
70
71
59
54
68
77
67
73
80
73
101
90
100
72
95 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.0233
1.01
1.04
0.95
0.97
0.82
0.76
0.96
1.11
0.98
1.08
1.20
1.10
1.53
1.37
1.53
1.12
1.49
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn New South Wales, annual homicides by any means total 

6934
68
66
79
7434 35
87
7834 36
90
8034 37
66
80
65
60
94
93
11737
113
117
112
108
118
95
132
125
115
134
104 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.8938
0.89
0.88
1.07
1.01
1.21
1.09
1.28
1.15
0.97
1.19
0.95
0.90
1.42
1.41
1.79
1.75
1.84
1.78
1.73
1.91
1.56
2.18
2.09
1.93
2.27
1.78
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Gun HomicidesChartIn New South Wales, annual firearm homicides total 

1534
15
15
17
1534 39
10
934 40
1534 41
734 42
1034 43
1534 44
1334 45
1134 46
2934 47
2234 48 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1938
0.20
0.20
0.23
0.21
0.14
0.13
0.21
0.10
0.15
0.22
0.19
0.17
0.44
0.33
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Handgun HomicidesChartIn New South Wales, annual handgun homicides total 

434
0
1
4
2
2
1
2
3
4
9
4
1
5
8 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0538
0.00
0.01
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.01
0.03
0.04
0.06
0.13
0.06
0.02
0.08
0.12
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Long Gun HomicidesChartIn New South Wales, annual long gun homicides total 

134
5
7
1
2
3
7
7
2
3
6
6
3
12
8 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0138
0.07
0.09
0.01
0.03
0.04
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.09
0.09
0.05
0.18
0.12
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Gun Homicides (Other)ChartIn New South Wales, annual gun homicides (other) total 

1034
10
7
12
11
5
1
6
2
3
0
3
7
12
6 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.1338
0.13
0.09
0.16
0.15
0.07
0.01
0.09
0.03
0.04
0.00
0.04
0.11
0.18
0.19
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn New South Wales, annual suicides by any means total 

80449
815
795
707
727
616
674
623
620
611
57749 50
549
587
640
692
79250
739
854
832
950
817
748
799
679
740
740
690
699
695
684 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

10.3938
10.70
10.57
9.54
9.94
8.53
9.43
8.83
8.93
8.94
8.5638 51
8.20
8.83
9.67
10.52
12.051
11.4
13.3
13.1
15.1
13.2
12.2
13.2
11.4
12.5
12.8
12.0
12.3
12.4
12.6
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Gun SuicidesChartIn New South Wales, annual firearm suicides total 

5649
55
48
51
49
43
33
39
4949 52
44
43
37
40
54
59
9452
55
88 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.7238
0.72
0.64
0.69
0.67
0.60
0.46
0.55
0.71
0.64
0.64
0.55
0.60
0.82
0.90
1.44
0.85
1.38
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Handgun SuicidesChartIn New South Wales, annual handgun suicides total 

549
6
1
9
4
7
5
8
8
7
7
1
1
6
5 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0638
0.08
0.01
0.12
0.05
0.10
0.07
0.11
0.12
0.10
0.10
0.01
0.02
0.09
0.08
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Long Gun SuicidesChartIn New South Wales, the number of long gun suicides is 

4549
41
31
36
26
32
25
25
31
24
33
32
22
39
50 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.5838
0.54
0.41
0.49
0.36
0.44
0.35
0.35
0.45
0.35
0.49
0.48
0.33
0.59
0.76
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Gun Suicides (Other)ChartIn New South Wales, annual gun suicides (other) total 

649
8
16
6
19
4
3
6
10
13
3
4
17
9
4 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0838
0.11
0.21
0.08
0.26
0.06
0.04
0.09
0.14
0.19
0.04
0.06
0.26
0.14
0.06
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn New South Wales, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

453
3
4
0
3
1
1
7
753 52
6
3
30
22
14
9
652
17
7 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0538
0.04
0.05
0.00
0.04
0.01
0.01
0.10
0.10
0.09
0.04
0.45
0.33
0.21
0.14
0.09
0.26
0.11
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsChartIn New South Wales, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

053
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0038
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.03
0.05
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsChartIn New South Wales, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

453
3
4
0
3
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
2
2 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0538
0.04
0.05
0.00
0.04
0.01
0.01
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn New South Wales, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

053
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
1
28
18
9
9 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

038
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.04
0.06
0.04
0.01
0.42
0.27
0.14
0.14
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New South Wales, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

054
4
11
2
4
5
11
7
14
7
12
0
4 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0038
0.05
0.15
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.15
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.18
0.00
0.06
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New South Wales, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

054
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0038
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.03
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New South Wales, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

054
0
1
0
0
4
3
2
4
1
3
0
4 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0038
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.06
0.04
0.03
0.06
0.01
0.04
0.00
0.06
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn New South Wales, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

054
4
10
2
4
1
6
5
10
6
9
0 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New South Wales, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0038
0.05
0.13
0.03
0.05
0.01
0.08
0.07
0.14
0.09
0.13
0.00
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesIn New South Wales, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

455
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn New South Wales, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0538

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn New South Wales, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence56 57 58
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Home-made GunsIn New South Wales, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low59

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Firearm ExportsIn New South Wales, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law60 61 62
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Firearm ImportsIn New South Wales, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law60 63 61 62
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in New South Wales is low64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn New South Wales, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law78
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in New South Wales include79 80 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 New South Wales is categorised as restrictive81
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in New South Wales includes the Firearms Act 1996,82 and the Firearms Regulation 2006.83 All Australian States and Territories are bound by the National Firearms Agreement of 199684 and 201785
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in New South Wales are regulated by the Governor86 and the Commissioner of NSW Police87
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn New South Wales, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law88 89 90 91
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn New South Wales, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, self-loading rifles and shotguns, pump action shotguns, military style firearms, silenced firearms, paint-ball guns, most handguns, and replica firearms92 84
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn New South Wales, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum, or collector's guns92 84
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn New South Wales, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, lookalikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances92 84
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Regulation of HandgunsIn New South Wales, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions93 92 94
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn New South Wales,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law92
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn New South Wales, only licensed gun owners95 96 97 98 99 93 100 101 102 103 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 New South Wales 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.104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 100 103 18
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason114 115 116
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in New South Wales is 18 years,117 118 or 12 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified adult licence holder119 120 121
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in New South Wales must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, domestic violence, residential and other122 118 123 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn New South Wales, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories124
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in New South Wales stipulates122 118 123 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn New South Wales, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required122 119 125 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn New South Wales, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every two to four years, depending on the age of their licence and other criteria126 127 
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Licensing RecordsIn New South Wales, authorities maintain a record128 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 New South Wales are permitted to possess 1 category 'C' rifle and 1 category 'C' shotgun, if they are the holder of a category C licence129 98 130
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in New South Wales are permitted to possess only ammunition specific to the registered gun or guns approved on the licence131
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn New South Wales, the law requires128 132 133 134 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 New South Wales, licensed firearm dealers are required135 136 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 New South Wales, licensed gun makers are required135 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn New South Wales, State agencies are required137 138 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 New South Wales, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or, if not reasonably available, by police139 140 141  142 143
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn New South Wales, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful57 144 140 143
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in New South Wales is obliged141 122 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 New South Wales is obliged141 122 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn New South Wales, 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 permit145
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersThe number of licensed firearm dealers in New South Wales is reported to be 

1999: 393146
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn New South Wales, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days122 145
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn New South Wales, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated147 141 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in New South Wales include148 149 150 122 151 152 100 153 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 New South Wales include154 155 156 157 100 153 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 New South Wales include158 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in New South Wales include159 160 161 162 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm MarkingIn New South Wales, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law163 164
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Firearm TracingIn New South Wales, state authorities carry out165 166 167 168 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn New South Wales, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not169 170 171 recorded in a register
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn New South Wales, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.114 115 116
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn New South Wales, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.114 115 116 172
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn New South Wales, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm173 is 14 years in prison95 130 174 132 175 144 56 58 148 155 149 150 136 163 143 131 159 160 176
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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in New South Wales are known to have177 178 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 New South Wales, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

2017: 24,831179
2014: 4,366180
2013: 9,308181 182
2012: 8,585183 181 26 184 185
2011: 6,155183
2010: 4,461183 27
2009: 7,448183 186
2008: 4,066183
2004: 29,697187 188 22
2001: 5,772189
1997: 192,263190
1995: 19,872191
1988: 18,600191
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn New South Wales, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

2017: 7,975192
2012: 1,498185
1996-2001: 155,774177
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn New South Wales, it is not state policy193 194 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

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