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Queensland — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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

2018: 928,542¹ ² ³
2017: 918,481
2016: 871,599
2015: 831,485
2014: 758,469
2013: 709,994
2012: 675,871
2011: 658,925
2010: 610,358
2009: 598,358
2008: 594,610
2007: 591,082
2006: 589,322
2005: 591,056
2004: 553,461
2001: 556,989
1998: 609,400
1975: 326,000⁴

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Queensland is

2018: 18.38⁵ ⁶ ³
2017: 18.50
2016: 18.06
2015: 17.45
2014: 16.12
2013: 15.33
2012: 14.87
2011: 14.78
2010: 13.91
2009: 13.90
2008: 14.19
2007: 14.47
2006: 14.78
2005: 15.17
2004: 14.52
2001: 15.60
1998: 17.96
1975: 16.32⁵

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

ChartIn Queensland, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be

2016: 67,778⁷
2015: 63,114
2014: 57,876
2013: 52,589⁷ ⁸
2012: 49,499⁷ ⁹
2011: 47,805
2010: 44,043⁷ ¹⁰
2009: 42,123
2008: 40,513
2007: 40,857
2006: 40,314¹¹
1979: 12,000¹²

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

ChartThe number of licensed gun owners in Queensland is reported to be

2018: 196,136¹³
2017: 195,963¹⁴
2016: 184,368¹⁵
2015: 179,184
2014: 171,713¹⁵ ¹⁶ ¹⁷
2013: 164,859¹⁵ ¹⁸ ¹⁹
2012: 161,132
2011: 162,369¹⁵ ¹⁸ ¹⁹ ²⁰
2010: 159,414¹⁵ ¹⁸ ¹⁹
2009: 152,772¹⁵ ¹⁸
2008: 151,656
2007: 155,094¹⁵ ¹⁸ ²¹
2006: 157,042¹⁵ ¹⁸
2005: 155,677
2004: 157,822¹⁸ ²²
2001: 186,884²³
1998: 180,000²⁴

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Queensland is

2018: 3.88⁵
2017: 3.95
2016: 3.82
2015: 3.76
2014: 3.65
2013: 3.56
2012: 3.54
2011: 3.64
2010: 3.63
2009: 3.55
2008: 3.62
2007: 3.80
2006: 3.94
2005: 3.99
2004: 4.14
2001: 5.15²³
1998: 5.30⁵

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Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in Queensland is reported to be

2018: 844,129²⁵ ¹³
2017: 834,983¹⁴
2016: 792,363⁷
2015: 755,895
2014: 689,517⁷ ¹⁶ ¹⁷
2013: 645,449⁷ ²⁶ ²² ⁸
2012: 614,428⁷ ²⁶ ²² ⁸ ⁹
2011: 599,023⁷ ²⁶ ²² ⁸ ²⁰
2010: 554,871⁷ ²⁶ ²² ²⁷ ⁸
2009: 543,962⁷ ²⁶ ²² ²⁷
2008: 540,555
2007: 537,347⁷ ²⁶ ²² ²¹
2006: 535,747¹⁵ ²⁶ ²²
2005: 537,324
2004: 503,146²⁶ ²²
2001: 506,354²³
1998: 554,000²⁴

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Queensland is

2018: 16.71⁵
2017: 16.82
2016: 16.42
2015: 15.86
2014: 14.66
2013: 13.93
2012: 13.52
2011: 13.44
2010: 12.65
2009: 12.63
2008: 12.90
2007: 13.16
2006: 13.44
2005: 13.79
2004: 13.20
2001: 13.95²³
1998: 16.33⁵

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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,²⁸ but in Queensland there are estimated to be

2018: 84,413¹ ²⁸ ³
2017: 83,498
2016: 79,236
2015: 75,590
2014: 68,952
2013: 64,545
2012: 61,443
2011: 59,902
2010: 55,487
2009: 54,396
2008: 54,055
2007: 53,735
2006: 53,575
2005: 53,732
2004: 50,315
2001: 50,635
1998: 55,400

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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,²⁸ but in Queensland the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be

2018: 1.67⁵
2017: 1.68
2016: 1.64
2015: 1.59
2014: 1.47
2013: 1.39
2012: 1.35
2011: 1.34
2010: 1.26
2009: 1.26
2008: 1.29
2007: 1.32
2006: 1.34
2005: 1.38
2004: 1.32
2001: 1.42
1998: 1.63

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

5429
54
6430
48
52
55
51
44
84
65
67
67
64
52
63
75
71 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.0729
1.09
1.31
1
1.10
1.17
1.11
0.97
1.89
1.49
1.59
1.63
1.60
1.33
1.64
2.00
1.94
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Queensland, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

5429
50
53
44
45
51
48
41
68
55
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

2.1629
2.03
2.19
1.84
1.91
2.19
2.09
1.82
3.07
2.52
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Queensland, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

029
4
11
4
7
4
3
3
16
10
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

029
0.16
0.45
0.17
0.29
0.17
0.13
0.13
0.72
0.46
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Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual homicides by any means total 

4729
43
45
70
40
43
5231 32
51
4931 33
45
4331 34 35
53
56
29
29
68
47
6134 35
61
70
67
67
7535
61
62
79
70
59
71 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.9329
0.87
0.92
1.46
0.84
0.92
1.13
1.13
1.10
1.03
1.02
1.29
1.40
0.74
0.76
1.82
1.29
1.71
1.74
2.03
1.97
2.00
2.27
1.88
1.96
2.55
2.32
1.99
2.45
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Queensland, annual male homicides by any means total 

3529
29
28
44
23
26
34
30
28
31
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.4029
1.18
1.16
1.84
0.97
1.11
1.48
1.33
1.26
1.42
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Queensland, annual female homicides by any means total 

1229
14
17
26
17
17
18
21
21
14
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.4729
0.56
0.69
1.07
0.71
0.72
0.78
0.93
0.94
0.64
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Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual firearm homicides total 

429
4
14
2
5
3
7
5
12
10
631 36
1131 37
731 38
531 39
740 31
1331 41
231 42 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0829
0.08
0.29
0.04
0.11
0.06
0.15
0.11
0.27
0.23
0.14
0.27
0.17
0.13
0.18
0.35
0.05
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Queensland, annual male firearm homicides total 

329
2
6
2
1
3
5
4
6
6
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1229
0.08
0.25
0.08
0.04
0.13
0.22
0.18
0.27
0.28
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Queensland, annual female firearm homicides total 

129
2
8
0
4
0
2
1
6
4
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0429
0.08
0.32
0
0.17
0
0.09
0.04
0.27
0.18
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Handgun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual handgun homicides total 

231
0
4
0
0
2
1
1
3
0
2
0 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0443
0.00
0.08
0.00
0.00
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.07
0.00
0.05
0.00
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Long Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual long gun homicides total 

731
2
1
2
4
4
5
4
3
8
4
1
5
1 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1443
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.09
0.09
0.11
0.09
0.07
0.19
0.10
0.03
0.13
0.03
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Gun Homicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual gun homicides (other) total 

431
0
0
2
6
2
1
4
0
3
1
4
8
1 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0843
0.00
0.00
0.04
0.13
0.04
0.02
0.09
0.00
0.07
0.02
0.10
0.21
0.03
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Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual suicides by any means total 

78629
803
689
761
656
676
631
578
588
525
55344 45
520
494
459
453
466
537
50045
541
480 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

15.5629
16.18
14.11
15.84
13.82
14.43
13.68
12.79
13.25
12.02
13.11
12.65
12.33
11.71
11.83
12.45
14.70
14.00
15.42
13.90
12.13
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Queensland, annual male suicides by any means total 

61829
609
533
579
496
519
477
438
441
415
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

24.7429
24.79
22.02
24.27
21.01
22.24
20.74
19.43
19.91
19.02
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Queensland, annual female suicides by any means total 

16829
194
156
182
160
157
154
140
147
110
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.5829
7.74
6.33
7.52
6.71
6.68
6.66
6.18
6.61
5.03
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Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual firearm suicides total 

4929
47
44
46
46
52
42
37
67
49
56
51
55
39
38
47
57 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.9729
0.95
0.90
0.96
0.97
1.11
0.91
0.82
1.51
1.12
1.33
1.24
1.37
1.00
0.99
1.26
1.56
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Queensland, annual male firearm suicides total 

5029
46
41
42
44
48
41
35
57
43
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

229
1.87
1.69
1.76
1.86
2.06
1.78
1.55
2.57
1.97
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Queensland, annual female firearm suicides total 

-129
1
3
4
2
4
1
2
10
6
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

-0.0429
0.04
0.12
0.17
0.08
0.17
0.04
0.09
0.45
0.27
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Handgun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual handgun suicides total 

744
4
5
6
8
6
9
4
7
3
4
2
6
5
10 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1443
0.08
0.11
0.13
0.18
0.13
0.20
0.09
0.17
0.07
0.10
0.05
0.16
0.13
0.27
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Long Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, the number of long gun suicides is 

3644
41
34
43
32
27
54
39
46
38
45
34
17
29
36 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.7443
0.86
0.72
0.92
0.70
0.60
1.23
0.90
1.09
0.92
1.12
0.87
0.44
0.77
0.99
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Gun Suicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual gun suicides (other) total 

344
3
8
3
3
4
3
6
3
10
6
3
15
13
11 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0643
0.06
0.17
0.06
0.07
0.09
0.07
0.14
0.07
0.24
0.15
0.08
0.39
0.35
0.30
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

029
2
4
0
1
0
0
2
4
2
3
2
0
8
18
15
12 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

029
0.04
0.08
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.04
0.09
0.05
0.07
0.05
0.00
0.20
0.47
0.40
0.33
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Queensland, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

029
1
4
0
0
0
0
2
4
2
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

029
0.04
0.17
0
0
0
0
0.09
0.18
0.09
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Queensland, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

029
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

029
0.04
0
0
0.04
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

046
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
2 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0043
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.07
0.00
0.00
0.05
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

146
0
4
0
0
4
1
2
0
2
0
0
4
4
5 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0243
0.00
0.08
0.00
0.00
0.09
0.02
0.05
0.00
0.05
0.00
0.00
0.10
0.11
0.14
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

046
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
8
14
11
5 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0043
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.09
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.20
0.37
0.29
0.14
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

129
1
2
0
0
0
2
0
1
4
2
3
2
0 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0229
0.02
0.04
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.04
0.00
0.02
0.09
0.05
0.07
0.05
0.00
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Queensland, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

129
1
2
0
0
0
2
0
1
4
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Queensland, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

029
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

047
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0043
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.05
0.00
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

047
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
0
0
0 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0043
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.07
0.00
0.05
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

447
0
0
1
4
0
0
1
0
3
0
0 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0843
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.07
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.07
0.00
0.00
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Queensland, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

048
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0043
0.00

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Queensland, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence⁴⁹ ⁵⁰ ⁵¹ ⁵² ⁵³

TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingCompare
Firearm ExportsIn Queensland, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law54 55 56
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Queensland was categorized as 'minor'57
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Firearm ImportsIn Queensland, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law54 58 55 56
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Queensland is low59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Queensland, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law70
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Queensland include71 72 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 Queensland is categorised as restrictive73
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Queensland includes the Weapons Act 1990,74 the Weapons Regulation 1996,75 and the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997.76 All Australian States and Territories are bound by the National Firearms Agreement of 199677 and 201778
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Queensland are regulated by the Governor in Council79 and the Police80
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Queensland, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law81 82 83
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Queensland, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic and self-loading rifles and shotguns, and most handguns84 85 86 87 88 89 77
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Queensland, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum or collector's guns84 87
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Queensland, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, lookalikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances84 90 88
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Queensland, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions91 92 93 89
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Queensland,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law84 94 95 90 86
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Queensland, only licensed gun owners96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 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 Queensland are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example gun club membership for sport/target shooting, hunting, narrow employment requirements, use by sporting and theatrical organisations, and bona fide gun collectors.107 84 108 109 98 110 111 87 106
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason112 113 114 115
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Queensland is 18 years, or 11 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified adult licence holder116 117 118 119
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Queensland must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, physical, addiction, domestic violence and other120 121 122 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Queensland, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories123
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Queensland stipulates120 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Queensland, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required124 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Queensland, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every five to ten years, depending on the licence category125 111 126
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Licensing RecordsIn Queensland, authorities maintain a record127 128 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 Queensland are permitted to possess 1 category C rifle and 1 category C shotgun, with very limited exceptions,99 90 or no more than 1 pistol in the first 12 months of being issued a licence to possess a 'concealable' firearm93
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Queensland are permitted to possess magazines with a maximum capacity of up to 10 rounds88
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Queensland, the law requires127 129 128 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 Queensland, licensed firearm dealers are required130 51 131 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 Queensland, licensed gun makers are required130 51 131 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Queensland, State agencies are required132 133 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Queensland, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police134 135 136 52
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Queensland, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful137 49 138 52 
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Queensland is obliged139 101 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 Queensland is obliged139 101 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn Queensland, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to no more than one pistol in the first 12 months of a licence to possess a 'concealable' firearm93
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersThe number of licensed firearm dealers in Queensland is reported to be 

1999: 280140
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Queensland, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days for a first sale or transfer,141 142 with some exemptions for subsequent acquisition of the same type of firearm for which the owner already holds a licence
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Queensland, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated143 144 145 134 in law
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Queensland include146 147 148 139 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 Queensland include138 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 52  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 Queensland include149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Queensland include148 157 158 52  written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Queensland, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.112 113 114 115
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Queensland, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.112 113 114 115
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Queensland, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm159 is two to 13 years in prison160 134 129 137 49 104 161 114 162 163 164

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

SDG 16,165 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

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

4729
43
45
70
40
43
5231 32
51
4931 33
45
4331 34 35
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56
29
29
68
47
6134 35
61
70
67
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7535
61
62
79
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59
71 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.9329
0.87
0.92
1.46
0.84
0.92
1.13
1.13
1.10
1.03
1.02
1.29
1.40
0.74
0.76
1.82
1.29
1.71
1.74
2.03
1.97
2.00
2.27
1.88
1.96
2.55
2.32
1.99
2.45
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Queensland, annual male homicides by any means total 

3529
29
28
44
23
26
34
30
28
31
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.4029
1.18
1.16
1.84
0.97
1.11
1.48
1.33
1.26
1.42
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Queensland, annual female homicides by any means total 

1229
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17
26
17
17
18
21
21
14
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.4729
0.56
0.69
1.07
0.71
0.72
0.78
0.93
0.94
0.64
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Queensland, annual firearm homicides total 

429
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5
12
10
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1131 37
731 38
531 39
740 31
1331 41
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0829
0.08
0.29
0.04
0.11
0.06
0.15
0.11
0.27
0.23
0.14
0.27
0.17
0.13
0.18
0.35
0.05
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Queensland, annual male firearm homicides total 

329
2
6
2
1
3
5
4
6
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1229
0.08
0.25
0.08
0.04
0.13
0.22
0.18
0.27
0.28
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Queensland, annual female firearm homicides total 

129
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4
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0429
0.08
0.32
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0.17
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0.09
0.04
0.27
0.18
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DisarmamentAuthorities in Queensland are known to have166 167 168 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Queensland, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

1,096169
16,375170
4,440168 171 172 173 174
18,612175 167 176
130,893166 177 178
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Queensland, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

3,453179
18,612175 167 176
1996-2001: 130,893166
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Queensland, it is not state policy180 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
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Firearm MarkingIn Queensland, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law181 162 163 182
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Firearm TracingIn Queensland, state authorities carry out183 184 185 186 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Queensland, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not187 188 189 190 recorded in a register
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Queensland ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Queensland on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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81.: Sherman, Amy and Tom Ginsburg.2014.‘Gun Rights in National Constitutions.’ Marco Rubio Says Second Amendment Is Unique in Speech to NRA.Miami, FL:Miami Herald (PolitiFact Florida),29 April. (Q8507)Full Citation
82.: Zachary Elkins, Tom Ginsburg and James Melton. 2013. ‘U.S. Gun Rights Truly Are American Exceptionalism.’ Bloomberg (USA). 7 March. (N422) Full Citation
83.: Queensland.1999.‘Carnes v Essenberg and Ors.’ QCA 339 (1999) and appeals.Brisbane:Queensland Court of Appeal,23 August. (Q4058)Full Citation
84.: Queensland.1990.‘How Object is to be Achieved for Firearms.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2672)Full Citation
85.: Queensland.1997.‘Category R Weapons.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (As in force 19 December 2014).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q2709)Full Citation
86.: Queensland.1997.‘Category D Weapons.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (As in force 19 December 2014).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q2706)Full Citation
87.: Queensland.1990.‘Collector's Licence (Weapons).’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2695)Full Citation
88.: Queensland.1996.‘Prohibition on Possession of Particular Magazines - Category H Weapons.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2741)Full Citation
89.: Queensland.1990.‘Conditions for Concealable Firearms Licence.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2700)Full Citation
90.: Queensland.1997.‘Category C Weapons.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (As in force 19 December 2014).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q2705)Full Citation
91.: Queensland.1997.‘Category H Weapon Classes.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (As in force 19 December 2014).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q2708)Full Citation
92.: Queensland.1997.‘Category H Weapons.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (As in force 19 December 2014).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q2707)Full Citation
93.: Queensland.1990.‘Limitation on Number of Concealable Firearms Particular Licensees May Acquire.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2699)Full Citation
94.: Queensland.1997.‘Category A Weapons.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (As in force 19 December 2014).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q2703)Full Citation
95.: Queensland.1997.‘Category B Weapons.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (As in force 19 December 2014).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q2704)Full Citation
96.: Queensland.1990.‘Licences.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2677)Full Citation
97.: Queensland.1996.‘Firearms Licence - Category A or B Weapons.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q12067)Full Citation
98.: Queensland.1996.‘Firearms Licence - Category C Shotguns for Clay Target Shooting.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2716)Full Citation
99.: Queensland.1996.‘Firearms Licence - Category C Rifle and Category C Shotgun for Occupational Rural Purpose on Rural Land.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2717)Full Citation
100.: Queensland.1990.‘Authority Given by Licence.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2685)Full Citation
101.: Queensland.1990.‘Limitations on Issue of Permits to Acquire.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2682)Full Citation
102.: Queensland.1996.‘Possession or Use of Weapon Unlawful to Extent Another Licence is Needed to Authorise that Possession or Use.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2711)Full Citation
103.: Queensland.1996.‘What Concealable Firearms Licence Authorises.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2714)Full Citation
104.: Queensland.1990.‘Collector to be Licensed.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2694)Full Citation
105.: Queensland.1990.‘Collector's Licence (Heirloom).’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q11950)Full Citation
106.: Queensland.1990.‘Temporary Recognition of Interstate Licences for Particular Purposes.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q11953)Full Citation
107.: Australia.1996.‘Genuine Reason for Owning, Possessing or Using a Firearm.’ Special Firearms Meeting - the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q969)Full Citation
108.: Queensland.1990.‘Genuine Reasons for Possession of a Weapon.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2676)Full Citation
109.: Queensland.1996.‘Additional Genuine Reasons for Possession of a Weapon.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2712)Full Citation
110.: Queensland.1996.‘Firearms Licence - 1 Category C Weapon for Occupational Fisher.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2718)Full Citation
111.: Queensland.1996.‘Firearms Licence - 1 Category D Firearm for Occupational Culling of Animals.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2719)Full Citation
112.: Australia.1996.‘Genuine Reason for Owning, Possessing or Using a Firearm.’ Special Firearms Meeting - the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q970)Full Citation
113.: King, Brooke.2009.‘Firearms Controls in Australia.’ Challenges, Constraints and Opportunities in National PoA Implementation by States of the Pacific.Sydney:Firearms Unit, Australian Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department,22 June. (Q1985)Full Citation
114.: Queensland.1990.‘Particular Conduct Involving a Weapon in a Public Place Prohibited.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2688)Full Citation
115.: Warner, Kate and Simon Sherwood.2006.‘Firearms Legislation in Australia a Decade After the Nationwide Agreement: Summary and comments.’ National Coalition for Gun Control.Hobart:National Coalition for Gun Control,1 July. (Q973)Full Citation
116.: Queensland.1990.‘Limitations on Issue of Licence.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2673)Full Citation
117.: Queensland.1996.‘Supervision of Experienced Minor Who Is At Least 11 Years at Approved Range.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2742)Full Citation
118.: Queensland.1996.‘Minor's Licence.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2720)Full Citation
119.: Queensland.1996.‘Conditions for Minor's Licence.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2721)Full Citation
120.: Queensland.1990.‘Fit and Proper Person - Licensees.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2675)Full Citation
121.: Queensland.1990.‘Inquiries into Application.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2678)Full Citation
122.: Queensland.1990.‘Dictionary.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2701)Full Citation
123.: Queensland.1996.‘Category H Weapons - Club Letter Certifying Need for Weapon.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2734)Full Citation
124.: Queensland.1990.‘Adequate Knowledge of Weapon.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2674)Full Citation
125.: Queensland.1990.‘Term of Licence.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2679)Full Citation
126.: Queensland.1990.‘Term of Permit to Acquire.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q11951)Full Citation
127.: Queensland.1990.‘Commissioner to Maintain Firearms Register.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2684)Full Citation
128.: Queensland.2014.‘Weapons Licensing Management System.’ Queensland Police Annual Report 2013-2014.Brisbane:Queensland Police Service,29 September. (Q11765)Full Citation
129.: Queensland.1990.‘Possession of Unregistered Firearms.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2687)Full Citation
130.: Queensland.1990.‘Licensed Dealers and Armourers to Keep Register.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2693)Full Citation
131.: Queensland.1996.‘Other Particulars Dealers and Armourers Must Enter in Weapons Register.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2724)Full Citation
132.: Australia.2008.‘Accounting for Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York, NY:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1739)Full Citation
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134.: Queensland.1990.‘Acquisition of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2680)Full Citation
135.: Queensland.1990.‘Sale or Disposal of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2681)Full Citation
136.: Queensland.1996.‘Sale or Acquisition of Weapon Through Police Officer.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2733)Full Citation
137.: Queensland.1990.‘Dealers to be Licensed.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2692)Full Citation
138.: Queensland.1996.‘What Dealer's Licence Authorises.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2722)Full Citation
139.: Queensland.1990.‘Permit to Acquire - Inquiries into Application.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q11991)Full Citation
140.: Mouzos, Jenny.1999.‘International Traffic in Small Arms: An Australian Perspective.’ Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice.Canberra:Australian Institute of Criminology,1 February. (Q13194)Full Citation
141.: Queensland.1996.‘Waiting Period for Decision on Application for Permit to Acquire.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2739)Full Citation
142.: Queensland.1996.‘Waiting Period Before Licence Can Be Decided.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2713)Full Citation
143.: Queensland.1990.‘Approval of Arms Fair.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2696)Full Citation
144.: Queensland.1990.‘Application for Approval.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2697)Full Citation
145.: Queensland.1996.‘How to Apply for a Shooting Club Permit or Approval to Conduct an Arms Fair or Shooting Gallery.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2740)Full Citation
146.: Queensland.1990.‘Secure Storage of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2689)Full Citation
147.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage of Weapon Not in Licensee's Physical Possession - Secure Storage Facilities.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2736)Full Citation
148.: Queensland.1996.‘Firearms to be Kept Unloaded Other Than When Being Used to Shoot.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2735)Full Citation
149.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers - Floor.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2725)Full Citation
150.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers - Ceiling.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2726)Full Citation
151.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers - External Doors.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2727)Full Citation
152.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers - Walls.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2728)Full Citation
153.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers - Grilles for Windows and Shopfront Doors.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2729)Full Citation
154.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers - Burglar Alarms.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2730)Full Citation
155.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers - Vaults and Safes.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2731)Full Citation
156.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers - General Requirements - Gun Racks.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2732)Full Citation
157.: Queensland.1996.‘Storage of Weapon Not in Licensee's Physical Possession - When Away From Secure Storage Facilities.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2737)Full Citation
158.: Queensland.1996.‘Safety Precautions for Weapons In or On Vehicles.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (As in force on 1 July 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2738)Full Citation
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162.: Queensland.1990.‘Altering Identification Marks of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2690)Full Citation
163.: Queensland.1990.‘Advertising Sale of Firearms.’ Weapons Act 1990 (As in force on 20 November 2015).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q11952)Full Citation
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

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

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Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

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Regulation of Handguns

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Law Regulates Long Guns

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

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Gun Owner Background Checks

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

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Firearm Safety Training

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

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Limit on Number of Guns

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Civilian Gun Registration

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

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Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

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