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New Zealand — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian Guns
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in New Zealand is 1,200,0001 2 3 to 1,500,0004
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in New Zealand is 26.405 1 2 3 to 33.004
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Number of Privately Owned RiflesIn New Zealand, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 460,000.6 In the absence of registration for most rifles, only an approximation is possible
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Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn New Zealand, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 300,000.6 In the absence of registration for most shotguns, only an approximation is possible
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsChartIn New Zealand, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 

2019: 40,3877
2018: 41,2638
2017: 40,6059
2010: 36,00010
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, New Zealand ranked at No. 5411
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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, New Zealand ranked at No. 2212
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsChartIn New Zealand, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2005: 16.6%13
1994: 24.4%13
1992: 22.3%14
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Proportion of Households with RiflesIn New Zealand, the percentage of households with one or more rifles is reported to be 

1992: 18.2%14
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Proportion of Households with ShotgunsIn New Zealand, the percentage of households with one or more shotguns is reported to be 

1992: 14.0%14
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsChartIn New Zealand, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

2005: 0.6%13
1994: 1.6%13 14
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersChartThe number of licensed gun owners in New Zealand is reported to be 

2019: 244,4257
2018: 248,76415
2017: 238,70016
2016: 250,00017
2015: 242,05618
2013: 237,68419
2010: 223,00010
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in New Zealand is 

2019: 5.345
2018: 5.47
2017: 5.29
2016: 5.59
2015: 5.68
2013: 5.45
2010: 5.24
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in New Zealand is reported to be 

2019: 59,8737
2018: 66,0858
2017: 60,0319
2010: 43,800 10
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in New Zealand is 

2019: 1.315
2018: 1.45
2017: 1.33
2010: 1.03
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,20 but in New Zealand there are estimated to be 1,200,0001 2 3 to 1,500,0004
Government Guns
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of New Zealand are reported to have 38,28021 firearms
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Routine Arming of PoliceIn New Zealand, police officers on routine patrol do not carry a firearm22 23
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in New Zealand are reported to have 13,00024 firearms

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

5525
52
6126
5326
45
5127 28
7127
56
55
58
55
48
55
60
60
52
54
84
70
66
80
92
92
122
106
108
90
140 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.2429
1.18
1.4026
1.22
1.05
1.20
1.69
1.34
1.33
1.40
1.30
1.20
1.40
1.50
1.50
1.30
1.40
2.20
1.90
1.80
2.20
2.50
2.60
3.50
3.00
3.10
2.60
4.10
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

5025
46
5726
5026
39
46
67
50
49
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

1.135
1.04
2.6226
2.32
1.83
2.17
3.20
2.41
2.38
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

525
6
4
326
6
5
4
6
6
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.115
0.14
0.1826
0.14
0.28
0.23
0.19
0.29
0.29
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual homicides by any means total 

5830
64
62
64
68
61
77
94
70
68
66
72
49
58
70
53
56
5131 32 33
57
69
69
47
7031 33
5131
82
66
78
72
58 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.305
1.44
1.41
1.47
1.57
1.42
1.81
2.23
1.68
1.65
1.60
1.70
1.20
1.40
1.80
1.40
1.50
1.3031 34 32
1.50
1.80
1.80
1.30
1.9031
1.40
2.30
1.90
2.30
2.10
1.70
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual male homicides by any means total 

3130
42
41
50
36
40
43
63
42
38
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.695
0.95
0.93
1.15
0.83
0.93
1.01
1.50
1.01
0.92
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual female homicides by any means total 

2730
22
21
1426
32
21
33
31
28
30
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.605
0.50
0.48
0.32
0.74
0.49
0.78
0.74
0.67
0.73
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Gun HomicidesChartIn New Zealand, annual firearm homicides total 

930
9
6
10
4
3
8
1235 36 37
735 36 32 37
5
8
8
635 37
6
935 32 37
7
8
6
4
11
9
8
1735 37
635
15
11
24
18
18 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.205
0.20
0.14
0.23
0.09
0.07
0.19
0.28
0.17
0.12
0.20
0.20
0.1035
0.10
0.2035 32
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.5035
0.20
0.40
0.30
0.70
0.50
0.50
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn New Zealand, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

7%36
8%
16%36 38
16%36
14%
13%
18%
15%
16.7%32
11.8%
13.5%
10.0%
7.5%
19.7%
16.4%
22.5%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn New Zealand, annual male firearm homicides total 

625
4
8
226
0
5
8
4
3
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.145
0.09
0.3726
0.09
0.24
0.38
0.19
0.15
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn New Zealand, annual female firearm homicides total 

225
3
2
126
4
2
4
3
2
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.055
0.07
0.0926
0.05
0.19
0.09
0.19
0.14
0.10
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual suicides by any means total 

52525
510
51326
54926
493
535
512
520
493
527
515
495
521
467
508
458
515
577
561
540
543
512
443
493
474
455
465
484 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

11.835
11.59
11.7526
12.69
11.49
12.58
12.15
12.46
11.93
12.60
12.50
12.10
12.90
11.80
13.10
11.90
13.40
15.10
14.80
14.50
14.80
14.10
12.40
14.00
13.60
13.20
13.60
14.30
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual male suicides by any means total 

38325
380
36626
40426
377
387
394
381
375
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

8.635
8.63
16.8526
18.76
17.66
18.29
18.79
18.35
18.25
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual female suicides by any means total 

14225
130
14726
14526
116
148
118
139
118
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

3.205
2.95
6.7026
6.67
5.38
6.93
5.57
6.63
5.68
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Gun SuicidesChartIn New Zealand, annual firearm suicides total 

4125
42
48
4726
3639
4240 39 28
5340 39
43
48
48
44
39
41
49
51
36
46
72
56
4740
64
71
73
91
84
72
64
102 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.925
0.95
1.1026
1.09
0.84
0.99
1.26
1.03
1.16
1.10
1.10
1.00
1.00
1.20
1.30
0.90
1.20
1.90
1.50
1.30
1.70
2.00
2.00
2.60
2.40
2.10
1.90
3.00
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn New Zealand, annual male firearm suicides total 

3825
39
46
4526
34
40
53
41
44
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.865
0.89
2.1226
2.09
1.59
1.89
2.53
1.97
2.14
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn New Zealand, annual female firearm suicides total 

325
3
2
226
2
2
2
4
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.075
0.07
0.0926
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.10
0.19
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

625
2
0
326
3
241 28
441
5
1
2
2
2
7
2
2
4
1
641 42
0
6
4
4
3
10
8
8
6
18 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.145
0.05
0.0726
0.07
0.05
0.09
0.12
0.02
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.2041
0.055
0.05
0.11
0.03
0.2041
0.005
0.2041
0.115
0.11
0.08
0.3041
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.50
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

625
2
0
326
3
1
4
5
1
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.145
0.05
0.1426
0.14
0.05
0.19
0.24
0.05
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

025
0
0
026
0
1
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleIn New Zealand, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0526
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New Zealand, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

025
1
1
026
0
043
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
4
1
2
3
4
4
0
10
6
3
4
2
2 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.025
0.0226
0.005
0.05
0.05
0.02
0.00
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.00
0.00
0.11
0.03
0.05
0.08
0.11
0.11
0.00
0.343
0.2
0.095
0.12
0.06
0.06
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New Zealand, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

025
1
1
026
0
0
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleIn New Zealand, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0526
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New Zealand, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

025
0
0
026
0
0
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn New Zealand, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

226
2
2
1
1 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0526
0.05
0.05
0.02
0.02
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn New Zealand, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

226
2
2
1
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0926
0.09
0.10
0.05
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Female Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesIn New Zealand, annual female legal-intervention gun homicides total 

126
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Rate of Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn New Zealand, the annual rate of female legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0526
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Non-fatal Gun InjuriesChartIn New Zealand, the annual number of non-fatal firearm injuries is 

5944
61
80
77
92
69
77
60
62
88
65
59
54
45
51
59
64
56
60
70
72
91
92
89
97 
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Rate of Non-fatal Gun Injury per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of non-fatal firearm injury per 100,000 population is 

1.3044
1.40
1.80
1.80
2.20
1.60
1.80
1.50
1.50
2.20
1.60
1.50
1.40
1.20
1.30
1.60
1.70
1.50
1.70
2.00
2.00
2.60
2.70
2.60
2.90

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn New Zealand, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence45 46
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, New Zealand was ranked 'small'47 46

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Firearm ExportsIn New Zealand, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law48 49 50 51 52
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from New Zealand is reported by manufacturers to be 

2018: 1,57753
2017: 1,10054
2016: 1,365
2015: 1,430
2008: 2055
2007: 82
2006: 59
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from New Zealand is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 23,744,64356
2015: 8,345,001
2014: 10,219,672
2013: 8,162,073
2012: 11,523,861
2011: 3,556,66457
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, New Zealand was categorized as 'minor'58
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Firearm ImportsIn New Zealand, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law59 60 61 62 48 50 51  63 64
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to New Zealand is reported to be 

2018: 52,62765
2017: 44,663
2016: 43,312
2015: 60,353
2014: 55,909
2008: 11855
2007: 323
2006: 348
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to New Zealand is reported by Customs to be US$

2018: 22,805,39965
2017: 36,201,911
2016: 23,999,318
2015: 24,044,327
2014: 22,499,210
2013: 58,302,824
2012: 66,664,94856 66 67
2011: 3,807,60357 68
2010: 19,000,00069
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in New Zealand is low70 71 72 73
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn New Zealand, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law74
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in New Zealand include50 49 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 Zealand is categorised as restrictive75
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in New Zealand includes the Arms Act 1983,76 the Arms Amendment Act 1992,77 the Arms Regulations 1992,78 the Arms (Military Style Semi-automatic Firearms) Order 2019,79 and the Customs Export Prohibition Order49
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in New Zealand are regulated by the Commissioner of Police80 81
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn New Zealand, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law82 83 84 85
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn New Zealand, civilians are not allowed to possess handguns, military-style semi-automatic weapons or fully automatic firearms without a permit to purchase and a relevant firearm licence endorsement86 87 88 89 90 91 92
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn New Zealand, private possession of fully automatic weapons is restricted to police-approved licensed gun owners with a ‘collector' licence endorsement.86 88 89 38 Each automatic or restricted weapon must be registered to its owner, and disabled when not in use93
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn New Zealand, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is restricted to police-approved licensed gun owners with a Military-Style Semi Automatic (MSSA) licence endorsement.94 87 86 89 90 91 Each MSSA must be registered to its owner and securely stored when not in use93
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Regulation of HandgunsIn New Zealand, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is restricted to police-approved licensed gun owners with a ‘pistol’ licence endorsement.88 87 86 95 90 91 38 Each handgun must be registered to its owner and securely stored93
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn New Zealand,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law38
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn New Zealand, only licensed gun owners90 96 86 97 98 99 91 88 38 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 Zealand are not legally required to establish a genuine reason to possess a standard hunting or sports shooting firearm, but specific reasoning is required for special licence endorsements for pistols, restricted firearms, and Military Style Semi-Automatic weapons, including sports shooting, hunting, and collection.98 92 Owning a firearm for self-defence is specifically excluded, and prohibited85
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in New Zealand is 16 years,86 100 96 18 years for military style semi-automatic firearms,94 or any age while shooting an unrestricted firearm (shotgun, rifle, or airgun) under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified licence holder101
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in New Zealand must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, medical, addiction and domestic violence102 103 104 90 91 105 38 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn New Zealand, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required102 90 91 106 107
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Partner to be Advised or InterviewedIn New Zealand, licensing authorities are required102 90 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in New Zealand stipulates103 108 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn New Zealand, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required109 110 111 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn New Zealand, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every ten years112 113
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Licensing RecordsIn New Zealand, authorities maintain a record91 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 Zealand are permitted to possess any number of sporting type shotguns or rifles114
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in New Zealand are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition115 116 117
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn New Zealand, the law does not require (except for handguns, military-style semi-automatic and restricted firearms)118 90 91 119 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 Zealand, licensed firearm dealers are required120 121 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 Zealand, licensed gun makers are required45 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn New Zealand, State agencies are required122 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn New Zealand, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without a valid firearms licence123 124
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn New Zealand, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful125 126 98
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in New Zealand is obliged124 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 Zealand is obliged124 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn New Zealand, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to one pistol, military style semi-automatic firearm, or restricted firearm per acquisition permit87 127
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn New Zealand, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined115 116 117
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn New Zealand, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated128 129 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in New Zealand include102 93 90 91 130 131 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 Zealand include132 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 Zealand include122  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 Zealand include133 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 Zealand, a unique identifying mark on each firearm only in the handgun, military-style semi-automatic and restricted weapon categories is required by law134 135 45 46 136 137 138 139
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Firearm TracingIn New Zealand, state authorities carry out140  recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn New Zealand, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not115 116 117 recorded in a register
Carrying Guns
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn New Zealand, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited141 142 143 38
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn New Zealand, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited142 143 141 38
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn New Zealand, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm144 is three months to three years in prison and/or a fine86 145 96
Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn New Zealand, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

2018: 1,598146 7
2017: 1,353147
2016: 1,467
2015: 1,181
2014: 1,191
2013: 1,178
2012: 1,855
2011: 1,720
2010: 1,742
2009: 801
2008: 619
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Small Arms DestroyedIn New Zealand, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

2015: 3,500148
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn New Zealand, it is state policy149 150 111 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, New Zealand adopted the March, 2000 Nadi Framework agreement, which aims to harmonise small arm-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 Forum151 152
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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 2006153 by New Zealand.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified154 by New Zealand
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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 not been signed155 by New Zealand
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, New Zealand 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 Aspects156
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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 New Zealand against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 83157 158 159 160 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, New Zealand has submitted one or more national reports161 139 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn New Zealand, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated162 139
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn New Zealand, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated162
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of New Zealand submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent162 139
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated163 164 165 139 by New Zealand to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, New Zealand has declared166 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, New Zealand has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945167
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists168 New Zealand as a Participating State

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