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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

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

2017: 1,212,0001
2016: 1,320,0002 3 4
2009: 1,200,0005
2005: 925,0006

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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 Zealand is

2017: 26.301
2016: 29.507 8 4
2009: 28.48
2005: 22.66

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Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In New Zealand, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 460,000.9 In the absence of registration for most rifles, only an approximation is possible

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Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

In New Zealand, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 300,000.9 In the absence of registration for most shotguns, only an approximation is possible

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

In New Zealand, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 36,00010

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In 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 Ranking

In a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, New Zealand ranked at No. 226

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

ChartIn 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 Rifles

In 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 Shotguns

In 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 Handguns

ChartIn 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 Owners

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

2016: 250,00014
2013: 237,68415
2010: 223,00010

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

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

2016: 5.597
2013: 5.45
2010: 5.24

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Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in New Zealand is reported to be

2017: 1,200,0001
2010: 43,800 10

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered guns per 100 people in New Zealand is

2010: 1.03

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Estimated Number of Illicit Firearms

ChartUnlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in New Zealand there are estimated to be

2017: 12,0001
2016: 120,0002 16 4

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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in New Zealand the rate of illicit firearms per 100 people is estimated to be

2016: 2.687

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of New Zealand are reported to have 38,28017 firearms

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Routine Arming of Police

In New Zealand, police officers on routine patrol do not carry a firearm18 19

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in New Zealand are reported to have 13,00020 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn New Zealand, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2012: 5321
2011: 43
2010: 5122 23
2009: 7122
2008: 56
2007: 55
2006: 58
2005: 55
2004: 48
2003: 55
2002: 60
2001: 60
2000: 52
1999: 54
1998: 84
1997: 70
1996: 66
1995: 80
1994: 92
1993: 92
1992: 122
1991: 106
1990: 108
1989: 90
1988: 140

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2012: 1.2221
2011: 1
2010: 1.20
2009: 1.60
2008: 1.30
2007: 1.30
2006: 1.40
2005: 1.30
2004: 1.20
2003: 1.40
2002: 1.50
2001: 1.50
2000: 1.30
1999: 1.40
1998: 2.20
1997: 1.90
1996: 1.80
1995: 2.20
1994: 2.50
1993: 2.60
1992: 3.50
1991: 3.00
1990: 3.10
1989: 2.60
1988: 4.10

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn New Zealand, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2012: 5021
2011: 37
2010: 46

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn New Zealand, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2012: 321
2011: 6
2010: 5

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn New Zealand, annual homicides by any means total

2014: 4124
2013: 46
2012: 5621
2011: 53
2010: 53
2009: 8525 26 27 28
2008: 53
2007: 57
2006: 66
2005: 72
2004: 49
2003: 58
2002: 70
2001: 53
2000: 56
1999: 5125 27 28
1998: 57
1997: 69
1996: 69
1995: 47
1994: 7025 28
1993: 5125
1992: 82
1991: 66
1990: 78
1989: 72
1988: 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

2014: 0.9124
2013: 1.03
2012: 1.2221
2011: 1
2010: 1.20
2009: 2.0025 26 27
2008: 1.2025 29 26 27
2007: 1.30
2006: 1.60
2005: 1.70
2004: 1.20
2003: 1.40
2002: 1.80
2001: 1.40
2000: 1.50
1999: 1.3025 29 27
1998: 1.50
1997: 1.80
1996: 1.80
1995: 1.30
1994: 1.9025
1993: 1.40
1992: 2.30
1991: 1.90
1990: 2.30
1989: 2.10
1988: 1.70

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn New Zealand, annual male homicides by any means total

2013: 3430
2012: 3121
2011: 35
2010: 30

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn New Zealand, annual female homicides by any means total

2013: 1230
2012: 2521
2011: 18
2010: 23

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn New Zealand, annual firearm homicides total

2013: 831
2012: 326 31
2011: 4
2010: 732 26 31 23
2009: 1232 26 31
2008: 732 26 27 31
2007: 5
2006: 8
2005: 8
2004: 632 31
2003: 6
2002: 932 27 31
2001: 7
2000: 8
1999: 6
1998: 4
1997: 11
1996: 9
1995: 8
1994: 1732 31
1993: 632
1992: 15
1991: 11
1990: 24
1989: 18
1988: 18

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2013: 0.187
2012: 0.0721
2011: 0.09
2010: 0.16
2009: 0.30
2008: 0.2032 7 27
2007: 0.10
2006: 0.20
2005: 0.20
2004: 0.1032
2003: 0.10
2002: 0.2032 27
2001: 0.20
2000: 0.20
1999: 0.20
1997: 0.30
1996: 0.20
1995: 0.20
1994: 0.5032
1993: 0.20
1992: 0.40
1991: 0.30
1990: 0.70
1989: 0.50
1988: 0.50

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn New Zealand, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2012: 7%26
2011: 8%
2010: 16%26 33
2009: 16%26
2008: 14%
2007: 13%
2006: 18%
2005: 15%
2002: 16.7%27
2001: 11.8%
2000: 13.5%
1999: 10.0%
1998: 7.5%
1997: 19.7%
1996: 16.4%
1995: 22.5%

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn New Zealand, annual male firearm homicides total

2012: 221
2011: 0
2010: 5

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn New Zealand, annual female firearm homicides total

2012: 121
2011: 4
2010: 2

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn New Zealand, annual suicides by any means total

2012: 54921
2011: 493
2010: 535
2009: 512
2008: 518
2007: 496
2006: 527
2005: 515
2004: 495
2003: 521
2002: 467
2001: 508
2000: 458
1999: 515
1998: 577
1997: 561
1996: 540
1995: 543
1994: 512
1993: 443
1992: 493
1991: 474
1990: 455
1989: 465
1988: 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

2012: 12.6921
2011: 11.49
2010: 12.58
2009: 11.90
2008: 12.10
2007: 11.70
2006: 12.60
2005: 12.50
2004: 12.10
2003: 12.90
2002: 11.80
2001: 13.10
2000: 11.90
1999: 13.40
1998: 15.10
1997: 14.80
1996: 14.50
1995: 14.80
1994: 14.10
1993: 12.40
1992: 14.00
1991: 13.60
1990: 13.20
1989: 13.60
1988: 14.30

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn New Zealand, annual male suicides by any means total

2012: 40421
2011: 377
2010: 387

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn New Zealand, annual female suicides by any means total

2012: 14521
2011: 116
2010: 148

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn New Zealand, annual firearm suicides total

2012: 4721
2011: 3634
2010: 4235 34 23
2009: 5335 34
2008: 42
2007: 48
2006: 48
2005: 44
2004: 39
2003: 41
2002: 49
2001: 51
2000: 36
1999: 46
1998: 72
1997: 56
1996: 4735
1995: 64
1994: 71
1993: 73
1992: 91
1991: 84
1990: 72
1989: 64
1988: 102

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2012: 1.0921
2011: 0.84
2010: 0.99
2009: 1.20
2008: 1.00
2007: 1.10
2006: 1.10
2005: 1.10
2004: 1.00
2003: 1.00
2002: 1.20
2001: 1.30
2000: 0.90
1999: 1.20
1998: 1.90
1997: 1.50
1996: 1.30
1995: 1.70
1994: 2.00
1993: 2.00
1992: 2.60
1991: 2.40
1990: 2.10
1989: 1.90
1988: 3.00

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn New Zealand, annual male firearm suicides total

2012: 4521
2011: 34
2010: 40

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn New Zealand, annual female firearm suicides total

2012: 221
2011: 2
2010: 2

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2012: 321
2011: 3
2010: 236 23
2009: 436
2008: 5
2007: 1
2006: 2
2005: 2
2004: 2
2003: 7
2002: 2
2001: 2
2000: 4
1999: 1
1998: 636 37
1997: 0
1996: 6
1995: 4
1994: 4
1993: 3
1992: 10
1991: 8
1990: 8
1989: 6
1988: 18

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2012: 021
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0.09
2008: 0.1036
2007: 0.027
2006: 0.05
2005: 0.05
2004: 0.05
2003: 0.2036
2002: 0.057
2001: 0.05
2000: 0.11
1999: 0.03
1998: 0.2036
1997: 0.007
1996: 0.2036
1995: 0.117
1994: 0.11
1993: 0.08
1992: 0.3036
1991: 0.20
1990: 0.20
1989: 0.20
1988: 0.50

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2012: 321
2011: 3
2010: 1

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn New Zealand, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2012: 021
2011: 0
2010: 1

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn New Zealand, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 021
2011: 0
2010: 038
2009: 2
2008: 2
2007: 1
2006: 0
2005: 1
2004: 1
2003: 1
2002: 0
2001: 0
2000: 4
1999: 1
1998: 2
1997: 3
1996: 4
1995: 4
1994: 0
1993: 10
1992: 6
1991: 3
1990: 4
1989: 2
1988: 2

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

ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.007
2009: 0.05
2008: 0.05
2007: 0.02
2006: 0.00
2005: 0.02
2004: 0.02
2003: 0.03
2002: 0.00
2001: 0.00
2000: 0.11
1999: 0.03
1998: 0.05
1997: 0.08
1996: 0.11
1995: 0.11
1994: 0.00
1993: 0.338
1992: 0.2
1991: 0.097
1990: 0.12
1989: 0.06
1988: 0.06

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn New Zealand, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 021
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn New Zealand, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 021
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Non-fatal Gun Injuries

ChartIn New Zealand, the annual number of non-fatal firearm injuries is

2012: 5939
2011: 61
2010: 80
2009: 77
2008: 92
2007: 69
2006: 77
2005: 60
2004: 62
2003: 88
2002: 65
2001: 59
2000: 54
1999: 45
1998: 51
1997: 59
1996: 64
1995: 56
1994: 60
1993: 70
1992: 72
1991: 91
1990: 92
1989: 89
1988: 97

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Rate of Non-fatal Gun Injury per 100,000 People

ChartIn New Zealand, the annual rate of non-fatal firearm injury per 100,000 population is

2012: 1.3039
2011: 1.40
2010: 1.80
2009: 1.80
2008: 2.20
2007: 1.60
2006: 1.80
2005: 1.50
2004: 1.50
2003: 2.20
2002: 1.60
2001: 1.50
2000: 1.40
1999: 1.20
1998: 1.30
1997: 1.60
1996: 1.70
1995: 1.50
1994: 1.70
1993: 2.00
1992: 2.00
1991: 2.60
1990: 2.70
1989: 2.60
1988: 2.90

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In New Zealand, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence40 41

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Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, New Zealand was ranked 'small'42 41

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Exports

In New Zealand, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law43 44 45 46 47

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Firearm Exports (Number)

ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from New Zealand is reported by manufacturers to be

2015: 848
2010: 5
2009: 16
2008: 20
2007: 82
2006: 59

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from New Zealand is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 23,744,64349
2015: 8,345,001
2014: 10,219,672
2013: 8,162,073
2012: 11,523,861
2011: 3,556,66450

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Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

In a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, New Zealand was categorized as 'minor'51

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Firearm Imports

In New Zealand, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law52 53 54 55 43 45 46 56 57

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Firearm Imports (Number)

ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to New Zealand is reported to be

2017: 4,98948
2016: 671
2015: 493
2014: 1,263
2013: 220
2012: 907
2011: 204
2010: 1,098
2009: 1,482
2008: 309
2007: 389
2006: 470

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to New Zealand is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 56,820,11049
2015: 57,248,258
2014: 63,605,341
2013: 58,302,824
2012: 66,664,94849 58 59
2011: 3,807,60350 60
2010: 19,000,00061

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in New Zealand is low62 63 64 65

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In New Zealand, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law66

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in New Zealand include45 44 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in New Zealand is categorised as restrictive67

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in New Zealand includes the Arms Act 1983,68 the Arms Amendment Act 1992,69 the Arms Regulations 1992,70 and the Customs Export Prohibition Order44

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in New Zealand are regulated by the Commissioner of Police71 72

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Right to Possess Firearms

In New Zealand, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law73 74 75 76

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In 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 endorsement77 78 79 80 81 82 83

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In New Zealand, private possession of fully automatic weapons is restricted to police-approved licensed gun owners with a ‘collector' licence endorsement.77 79 80 33 Each automatic or restricted weapon must be registered to its owner, and disabled when not in use84

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In 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.85 78 77 80 81 82 Each MSSA must be registered to its owner and securely stored when not in use84

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Regulation of Handguns

In New Zealand, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is restricted to police-approved licensed gun owners with a ‘pistol’ licence endorsement.79 78 77 86 81 82 33 Each handgun must be registered to its owner and securely stored84

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Law Regulates Long Guns

In New Zealand, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law33

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In New Zealand, only licensed gun owners81 87 77 88 89 90 82 79 33 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants 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.89 83 Owning a firearm for self-defence is specifically excluded, and prohibited76

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in New Zealand is 16 years,77 91 87 18 years for military style semi-automatic firearms,85 or any age while shooting an unrestricted firearm (shotgun, rifle, or airgun) under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified licence holder92

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in New Zealand must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, medical, addiction and domestic violence93 94 95 81 82 96 33 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In New Zealand, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required93 81 82 97 98

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Partner to be Advised or Interviewed

In New Zealand, licensing authorities are required93 81 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 Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in New Zealand stipulates94 99 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In New Zealand, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required100 101 102 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In New Zealand, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every ten years103 104

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Licensing Records

In New Zealand, authorities maintain a record82 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in New Zealand are permitted to possess any number of sporting type shotguns or rifles105

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in New Zealand are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition106 107 108

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In New Zealand, the law does not require (except for handguns, military-style semi-automatic and restricted firearms)109 81 82 110 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 Keeping

In New Zealand, licensed firearm dealers are required111 112 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 Keeping

In New Zealand, licensed gun makers are required40 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In New Zealand, State agencies are required113 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 Sales

In New Zealand, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without a valid firearms licence114 115

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In New Zealand, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful116 117 89

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in New Zealand is obliged115 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Background Checks for Dealer Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in New Zealand is obliged115 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In 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 permit78 118

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In New Zealand, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined106 107 108

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In New Zealand, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated119 120 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in New Zealand include93 84 81 82 121 122 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 - Dealer

Firearm regulations in New Zealand include123 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in New Zealand include113 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in New Zealand include124 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 Marking

In New Zealand, a unique identifying mark on each firearm only in the handgun, military-style semi-automatic and restricted weapon categories is required by law125 126 40 41 127 128 129 130

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Firearm Tracing

In New Zealand, state authorities carry out131 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In New Zealand, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not106 107 108 recorded in a register

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In New Zealand, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited132 133 134 33

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In New Zealand, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited133 134 132 33

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In New Zealand, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm135 is three months to three years in prison and/or a fine77 136 87

Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

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Small Arms Destroyed

In New Zealand, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be

2015: 3,500137

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In New Zealand, it is state policy138 139 102 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

Pacific Islands Forum

As 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 Forum140 141

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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2006142 by New Zealand.

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Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified143 by New Zealand

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United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has not been signed144 by New Zealand

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 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 Aspects145

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UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In 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. 83146 147 148 149 among 159 Member States

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, New Zealand has submitted one or more national reports150 130 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In New Zealand, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated151 130

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In New Zealand, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated151

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In 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 apparent151 130

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated152 153 154 130 by New Zealand to other UN Member States

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United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, New Zealand has declared155 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, New Zealand has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945156

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists157 New Zealand as a Participating State

BackgroundCountry Profile

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Conflict Profile

For 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 Index

To see where New Zealand ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index

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