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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 

2018: 41,2637
2017: 40,6058
2010: 36,0009
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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. 5410
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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. 2211
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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%12
1994: 24.4%12
1992: 22.3%13
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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%13
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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%13
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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%12
1994: 1.6%12 13
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersChartThe number of licensed gun owners in New Zealand is reported to be 

2018: 248,76414
2017: 238,70015
2016: 250,00016
2015: 242,05617
2013: 237,68418
2010: 223,0009
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in New Zealand is 

2018: 5.475
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 

2018: 66,0857
2017: 60,0318
2010: 43,800 9
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in New Zealand is 

2018: 1.455
2017: 1.33
2010: 1.03
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,19 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 38,28020 firearms
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Routine Arming of PoliceIn New Zealand, police officers on routine patrol do not carry a firearm21 22
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in New Zealand are reported to have 13,00023 firearms

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

5524
52
59
5325
43
5126 27
7126
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 

1.2428
1.18
1.35
1.2225
1
1.20
1.60
1.30
1.30
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 

5024
46
55
5025
37
46
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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
1.26
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

524
6
4
325
6
5
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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
0.09
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual homicides by any means total 

5924
45
56
5625
53
53
8529 30 31 32
53
57
66
72
49
58
70
53
56
5129 31 32
57
69
69
47
7029 32
5129
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 

1.335
1.02
1.28
1.2225
1
1.20
2.0029 30 31
1.2029 33 30 31
1.30
1.60
1.70
1.20
1.40
1.80
1.40
1.50
1.3029 33 31
1.50
1.80
1.80
1.30
1.9029
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 

4024
31
42
3125
35
30
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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 

0.905
0.70
0.96
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual female homicides by any means total 

1924
14
14
2525
18
23
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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 

0.435
0.32
0.32
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Gun HomicidesChartIn New Zealand, annual firearm homicides total 

824
7
10
330 34
4
735 30 34 27
1235 30 34
735 30 31 34
5
8
8
635 34
6
935 31 34
7
8
6
4
11
9
8
1735 34
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 

0.185
0.16
0.23
0.0725
0.09
0.16
0.30
0.2035 5 31
0.10
0.20
0.20
0.1035
0.10
0.2035 31
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%30
8%
16%30 36
16%30
14%
13%
18%
15%
16.7%31
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 

624
4
8
225
0
5
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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
0.18
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn New Zealand, annual female firearm homicides total 

224
3
2
125
4
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
0.05
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual suicides by any means total 

52524
510
517
54925
493
535
512
518
496
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
11.84
12.6925
11.49
12.58
11.90
12.10
11.70
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 

38324
380
367
40425
377
387
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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
8.41
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New Zealand, annual female suicides by any means total 

14224
130
150
14525
116
148
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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
3.44
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Gun SuicidesChartIn New Zealand, annual firearm suicides total 

4124
42
48
4725
3637
4238 37 27
5338 37
42
48
48
44
39
41
49
51
36
46
72
56
4738
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
1.10
1.0925
0.84
0.99
1.20
1.00
1.10
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 

3824
39
46
4525
34
40
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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
1.05
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn New Zealand, annual female firearm suicides total 

324
3
2
225
2
2
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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
0.05
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

624
2
0
325
3
239 27
439
5
1
2
2
2
7
2
2
4
1
639 40
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
025
0
0
0.09
0.1039
0.025
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.2039
0.055
0.05
0.11
0.03
0.2039
0.005
0.2039
0.115
0.11
0.08
0.3039
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.50
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

624
2
0
325
3
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
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

024
0
0
025
0
1
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New Zealand, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

024
1
1
025
0
041
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
0.02
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
0.341
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 

024
1
1
025
0
0
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New Zealand, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

024
0
0
025
0
0
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Non-fatal Gun InjuriesChartIn New Zealand, the annual number of non-fatal firearm injuries is 

5942
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 

1.3042
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 licence43 44
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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'45 44

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Firearm ExportsIn New Zealand, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law46 47 48 49 50
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from New Zealand is reported by manufacturers to be 

2017: 1,10051
2016: 1,365
2015: 1,430
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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: 23,744,64352
2015: 8,345,001
2014: 10,219,672
2013: 8,162,073
2012: 11,523,861
2011: 3,556,66453
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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'54
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Firearm ImportsIn New Zealand, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law55 56 57 58 46 48 49  59 60
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to New Zealand is reported to be 

2018: 52,62761
2017: 44,663
2016: 43,312
2015: 60,353
2014: 55,909
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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: 22,805,39961
2017: 36,201,911
2016: 23,999,318
2015: 24,044,327
2014: 22,499,210
2013: 58,302,824
2012: 66,664,94852 62 63
2011: 3,807,60353 64
2010: 19,000,00065
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in New Zealand is low66 67 68 69
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn New Zealand, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law70
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in New Zealand include48 47 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 restrictive71
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in New Zealand includes the Arms Act 1983,72 the Arms Amendment Act 1992,73 the Arms Regulations 1992,74 the Arms (Military Style Semi-automatic Firearms) Order 2019,75 and the Customs Export Prohibition Order47
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in New Zealand are regulated by the Commissioner of Police76 77
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn New Zealand, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law78 79 80 81
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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 endorsement82 83 84 85 86 87 88
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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.82 84 85 36 Each automatic or restricted weapon must be registered to its owner, and disabled when not in use89
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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.90 83 82 85 86 87 Each MSSA must be registered to its owner and securely stored when not in use89
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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.84 83 82 91 86 87 36 Each handgun must be registered to its owner and securely stored89
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn New Zealand,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law36
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn New Zealand, only licensed gun owners86 92 82 93 94 95 87 84 36 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.94 88 Owning a firearm for self-defence is specifically excluded, and prohibited81
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in New Zealand is 16 years,82 96 92 18 years for military style semi-automatic firearms,90 or any age while shooting an unrestricted firearm (shotgun, rifle, or airgun) under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified licence holder97
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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 violence98 99 100 86 87 101 36 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn New Zealand, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required98 86 87 102 103
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Partner to be Advised or InterviewedIn New Zealand, licensing authorities are required98 86 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 stipulates99 104 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 required105 106 107 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 years108 109
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Licensing RecordsIn New Zealand, authorities maintain a record87 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 rifles110
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in New Zealand are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition111 112 113
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)114 86 87 115 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 required116 117 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 required43 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 required118 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 licence119 120
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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 unlawful121 122 94
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in New Zealand is obliged120 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 obliged120 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 permit83 123
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn New Zealand, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined111 112 113
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn New Zealand, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated124 125 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in New Zealand include98 89 86 87 126 127 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 include128 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 include118  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 include129 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 law130 131 43 44 132 133 134 135
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Firearm TracingIn New Zealand, state authorities carry out136  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 not111 112 113 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 prohibited137 138 139 36
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn New Zealand, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited138 139 137 36
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn New Zealand, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm140 is three months to three years in prison and/or a fine82 141 92
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: 1,191142
2017: 1,353
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: 3,500143
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn New Zealand, it is state policy144 145 107 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 Forum146 147
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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 2006148 by New Zealand.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified149 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 signed150 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 Aspects151
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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. 83152 153 154 155 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 reports156 135 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 designated157 135
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn New Zealand, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated157
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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 apparent157 135
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated158 159 160 135 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 declared161 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 1945162
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists163 New Zealand as a Participating State

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

Short References

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