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Victoria — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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

2015: 844,034¹ ² ³
2014: 801,899
2011: 706,394
2009: 660,000
2008: 644,921
2006: 612,365
2002: 613,800
2001: 534,300
1999: 726,000
1996: 792,000
1995: 819,500
1994: 805,046
1991: 687,500
1975: 494,000⁴

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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 Victoria is

2015: 14.27⁵ ⁶ ³
2014: 13.73
2011: 12.67
2009: 12.01
2008: 12.02
2006: 11.86
2002: 12.52
2001: 11.01
1999: 15.31
1996: 17.36
1995: 18.12
1994: 17.94
1991: 15.57
1975: 13.45⁵

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Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

In Victoria, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 251,000⁷

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

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

2011: 11,600⁸
2010: 10,540⁹ ⁸
2006: 36,655¹⁰
1994: 26,000 ¹¹
1991: 31,000⁷
1979: 5,700¹²

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

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

2015: 214,936¹³ ¹⁴
2014: 198,368¹⁴
2009: 587,535¹⁵
2008: 185,442¹⁶
2006: 184,000¹⁷
2004: 563,175¹⁵
2001: 183,370¹⁸
1996: 227,000¹⁷
1995: 260,000¹⁹ ²⁰
1994: 258,000¹¹

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

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

2015: 3.63⁵
2014: 3.40
2009: 10.70
2008: 3.47
2006: 3.56
2004: 11.26
2001: 3.82¹⁸
1996: 5.02⁵
1995: 5.75
1994: 5.75

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Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in Victoria is reported to be

2015: 767,304¹³ ¹⁴
2014: 728,999¹⁴
2011: 642,176²¹ ⁸
2009: 600,000¹⁵
2008: 586,292¹⁶
2006: 556,695¹⁷
2002: 558,000¹⁶
2001: 485,727¹⁸
1999: 660,000²²
1996: 720,000¹⁷
1995: 745,000¹⁹ ²⁰
1994: 731,860¹¹
1991: 625,000⁷
1975: 238,200²³

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Victoria is

2015: 12.97⁵
2014: 12.48
2011: 11.52
2009: 10.92
2008: 10.93
2006: 10.78
2002: 11.38
2001: 10.11¹⁸
1999: 13.92⁵
1996: 15.79
1995: 16.48
1994: 16.31
1991: 14.15
1975: 6.27

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Estimated Number of Illicit Firearms

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

2015: 76,730¹ ²⁴ ³
2014: 72,900
2011: 64,218
2009: 60,000
2008: 58,629
2006: 55,670
2002: 55,800
2001: 48,573
1999: 66,000
1996: 72,000
1995: 74,500
1994: 73,186
1991: 62,500

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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

ChartUnlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Victoria the rate of illicit firearms per 100 people is estimated to be

2015: 1.30⁵
2014: 1.25
2011: 1.15
2009: 1.09
2008: 1.09
2006: 1.08
2002: 1.14
2001: 1.00
1999: 1.39
1996: 1.58
1995: 1.65
1994: 1.63
1991: 1.42

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

4925
38
59
41
42
38
55
46
43
43
46
50
58
52
45
51
61
68 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.7926
0.64
1.01
0.72
0.75
0.69
1.01
0.86
0.82
0.83
0.91
1.00
1.18
1.07
0.93
1.07
1.30
1.46
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Victoria, annual homicides by any means total 

6127
56
56
31
5027 28
41
5527 29
5827 30
4727 30 31
34
5227 31
45
33
57
66
5531
63
44
56
55
79
51
62
59
77
79 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.9932
0.94
0.96
0.54
0.89
0.74
1.01
1.08
0.89
0.66
1.03
0.90
0.67
1.17
1.37
1.15
1.34
1.20
0.96
1.23
1.21
1.76
1.14
1.39
1.33
1.74
1.80
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Victoria, annual firearm homicides total 

1327
2
8
8
427 33
6
1627 34
427 35
1027 36
427 37
727 38
827 39
327 40
927 41
627 42 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2132
0.03
0.14
0.14
0.07
0.11
0.29
0.07
0.19
0.08
0.14
0.16
0.06
0.18
0.12
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Handgun HomicidesChartIn Victoria, annual handgun homicides total 

227
0
0
0
1
2
4
3
4
0
2
4
2
1
1 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0332
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.04
0.07
0.06
0.08
0.00
0.04
0.08
0.04
0.02
0.02
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Long Gun HomicidesChartIn Victoria, annual long gun homicides total 

727
1
8
5
1
1
7
1
1
2
0
0
6
2 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1132
0.02
0.14
0.09
0.02
0.02
0.13
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.00
0.00
0.12
0.04
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Gun Homicides (Other)ChartIn Victoria, annual gun homicides (other) total 

427
1
0
3
2
3
5
0
5
2
5
4
1
2
3 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0632
0.02
0.00
0.05
0.04
0.05
0.09
0.00
0.10
0.04
0.10
0.08
0.02
0.04
0.06
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn Victoria, annual suicides by any means total 

62243
654
646
519
514
526
558
576
54443 44
473
485
505
521
540
528
54144
512
552 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

10.0732
11.01
11.07
9.05
9.13
9.50
10.22
10.73
10.35
9.18
9.58
10.12
10.57
11.08
10.96
11.36
10.88
11.86
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Gun SuicidesChartIn Victoria, annual firearm suicides total 

3443
35
43
28
38
30
33
38
2943 45
39
38
30
42
34
36
4645
50
62 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.5532
0.59
0.74
0.49
0.67
0.54
0.60
0.71
0.55
0.76
0.75
0.60
0.85
0.70
0.75
0.97
1.06
1.33
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Handgun SuicidesChartIn Victoria, annual handgun suicides total 

243
4
6
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
2 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0332
0.07
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.07
0.05
0.06
0.08
0.06
0.08
0.06
0.08
0.08
0.04
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Long Gun SuicidesChartIn Victoria, the number of long gun suicides is 

3243
25
33
25
32
23
28
33
21
33
31
25
26
30
31 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.5232
0.42
0.57
0.44
0.57
0.42
0.51
0.61
0.40
0.64
0.61
0.50
0.53
0.62
0.64
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Gun Suicides (Other)ChartIn Victoria, annual gun suicides (other) total 

043
6
4
1
4
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
12
3 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0032
0.10
0.07
0.02
0.07
0.05
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.24
0.06
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Victoria, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

246
0
3
5
0
1
5
3
046 45
0
1
5
12
8
3
545
11
6 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0332
0.00
0.05
0.09
0.00
0.02
0.09
0.06
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.10
0.24
0.16
0.06
0.10
0.23
0.13
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsChartIn Victoria, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

046
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0032
0.00
0.00
0.07
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.04
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsChartIn Victoria, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

246
0
3
0
0
1
4
3
0
0
1
0
4
3
2 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0332
0.00
0.05
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.07
0.06
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.08
0.06
0.04
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn Victoria, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

046
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
8
3
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0032
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.10
0.16
0.06
0.02
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Victoria, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

047
1
5
0
0
1
1
1
4
0
0
7
1
1 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0032
0.02
0.09
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.08
0.00
0.00
0.14
0.02
0.02
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Victoria, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

047
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0032
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.08
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Victoria, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

047
1
4
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0032
0.02
0.07
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.06
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn Victoria, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

047
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
0
0
0
1
1 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0032
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.02
0.06
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.02
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Victoria, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

048
0 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Victoria, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0032
0.00

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Victoria, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence⁴⁹

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Firearm ExportsIn Victoria, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law50 51 52
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Firearm ImportsIn Victoria, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law50 53 51 52 54
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Victoria is low55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Victoria, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law66
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Victoria include67 68 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 Victoria is categorised as restrictive69
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Victoria includes the Firearms Act 1996,70 and the Firearms Regulations 2008.71 All Australian States and Territories are bound by the National Firearms Agreement of 199672 and 201773
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Victoria are regulated by the Governor in Council74 and the Chief Commissioner of the Police75 76 77
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Victoria, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law78 79 80
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Victoria, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, self-loading rifles and shotguns (including pump action shotguns), military style firearms, and most handguns81 82 83 84 85 72
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Victoria, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum or bona fide collector's guns81 82 85
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Victoria, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, lookalikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances81 82 85
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Victoria, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions86 83 84 87 88
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Victoria,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law81 85
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Victoria, only licensed gun owners89 86 90 85 75 91 92 93 94 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 Victoria are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example gun club membership for sport or target shooting, hunting, primary production, narrow business, employment, and occupational requirements, official or commercial purposes, and bona fide gun collections.95 96 97 98 99 83 100 101 102 81 82 103 104 105 In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason106 107 108 109
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Victoria is 18 years,110 111 or as young as 12 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified adult licence holder112
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Victoria must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, addiction, domestic violence and other113 114 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Victoria, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories115 116
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Victoria stipulates113 114 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Victoria, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required110 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Victoria, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every three or five years, depending on the licence category117
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Licensing RecordsIn Victoria, authorities maintain a record76 77 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 Victoria are permitted to possess 1 firearm per acquisition permit,118 91 and if approved, not more than 1 registered category C or D firearm, being a rifle, and not more than 1 registered category C or D firearm, being a shotgun75 92
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Victoria are permitted to possess ammunition only for those firearms for which the purchaser is licensed, with a limit on the quantity of ammunition that may be purchased in a given period119
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Victoria, the law requires76 77 120 121 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 Victoria, licensed firearm dealers are required122 123  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 Victoria, licensed gun makers are required124 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Victoria, State agencies are required125 126 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 Victoria, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police127
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Victoria, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful128 129
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Victoria is obliged91 92 113 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 Victoria is obliged91 92 113 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn Victoria, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to one firearm per acquisition permit118 91
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in Victoria is reported to be 

1999: 300130
1995: 40019
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Victoria, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days131 132
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Victoria, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated133 134 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Victoria include135 136 137 138 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 Victoria include139 111 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 Victoria include126 125 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Victoria do not include133 134 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 Victoria, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law140 141 142
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Firearm TracingIn Victoria, state authorities carry out143 144 145 146 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Victoria, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not133 134 124 recorded in a register
Carrying Guns
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Victoria, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason106 147 108 107 109 
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Victoria, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason106 108 107 109 
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Victoria, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm148 is two to seven years in prison89 86 90 127 84 118 108 149 150 151 147 123 152 135 139 140 153 119 114 54 154
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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in Victoria are known to have155 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 Victoria, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

2017: 9,175156
2015: 19157
2014: 10
2013: 1,734154 158 159
2012: 5158 160
2011: 3160 161 162 163
2010: 734161 164 165 166
2009: 847167 166
2004: 18,934168 166
2001: 6,000166
1999: 8,651166
1997: 265,291166 155
1995: 27,700166
1991: 1,000166
1988: 15,000166
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Victoria, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

2017: 2,638169
2004: 18,934168 166
1996-2001: 265,291166 155
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Victoria, it is not state policy170 171 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

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