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Western Australia — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawFor national statistics, federal law, inter-country comparisons, gun trade and international agreements, see the Australia country pageStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Western Australia is 2019: 313,3421 2018: 319,360 2017: 314,200 2016: 308,136 2015: 300,449 2014: 292,190 2013: 277,708 2012: 264,108 2011: 251,887 2010: 241,185 2009: 223,662 2008: 213,128 2004: 254,241 2001: 269,854 1999: 285,494 1998: 237,600 1996: 297,408 1995: 338,800 1994: 288,115 1979: 16,6722 1975: 139,0003 1974: 141,9341 4 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Western Australia is 2019: 11.955 6 7 2018: 12.26 2017: 12.17 2016: 12.02 2015: 11.79 2014: 11.56 2013: 11.10 2012: 10.75 2011: 10.56 2010: 10.40 2009: 9.88 2008: 9.65 2004: 12.84 2001: 14.16 1999: 15.40 1998: 13.01 1996: 16.82 1995: 19.52 1994: 16.90 1979: 13.065 1975: 12.38 1974: 12.595 6 Number of Privately Owned RiflesNumber of Privately Owned ShotgunsNumber of Privately Owned HandgunsNumber of Licensed Firearm OwnersRate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationNumber of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Western Australia is reported to be 2019: 284,85613 2018: 290,327 2017: 285,636 2016: 280,124 2015: 273,135 2014: 265,627 2013: 252,462 2012: 240,098 2011: 228,988 2010: 219,259 2009: 203,329 2008: 193,753 2004: 231,12816 2001: 245,32214 15 1999: 259,5408 16 1998: 216,00017 1996: 270,37118 16 1995: 308,00019 1994: 261,923 1974: 129,031 Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,20 but in Western Australia there are estimated to be 2019: 28,4861 20 7 2018: 29,033 2017: 28,564 2016: 28,012 2015: 27,314 2014: 26,563 2013: 25,246 2012: 24,010 2011: 22,899 2010: 21,926 2009: 20,333 2008: 19,375 2004: 23,113 2001: 24,532 1999: 25,954 1998: 21,600 1996: 27,037 1995: 30,800 1994: 26,192 1974: 12,903 Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,20 but in Western Australia the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 2019: 1.095 2018: 1.11 2017: 1.11 2016: 1.09 2015: 1.07 2014: 1.05 2013: 1.01 2012: 0.98 2011: 0.96 2010: 0.95 2009: 0.90 2008: 0.88 2004: 1.17 2001: 1.29 1999: 1.40 1998: 1.18 1996: 1.53 1995: 1.77 1994: 1.54 1974: 1.14 ImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Western Australia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2018: 1621 2017: 22 2016: 29 2015: 24 2014: 24 2013: 26 2012: 26 2011: 20 2010: 23 2009: 28 2008: 35 2007: 23 2006: 33 2005: 20 2004: 24 2003: 35 2002: 35 2001: 21 2000: 20 1999: 18 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsRate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Female Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual homicides by any means total 2018: 4621 2017: 22 2016: 37 2015: 31 2014: 34 2013: 41 2012: 4622 23 2011: 26 2010: 3822 24 2009: 33 2008: 3822 25 2007: 21 2006: 30 2005: 22 2004: 14 2003: 19 2002: 30 2001: 2825 2000: 44 1999: 35 1998: 36 1997: 24 1996: 33 1995: 47 1994: 38 1993: 39 1992: 30 1991: 23 1990: 28 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2018: 1.7721 2017: 0.85 2016: 1.44 2015: 1.22 2014: 1.34 2013: 1.64 2012: 1.87 2011: 1.09 2010: 1.64 2009: 1.46 2008: 1.75 2007: 1.00 2006: 1.46 2005: 1.09 2004: 0.71 2003: 0.97 2002: 1.56 2001: 1.47 2000: 2.34 1999: 1.89 1998: 1.97 1997: 1.33 1996: 1.87 1995: 2.71 1994: 2.23 1993: 2.32 1992: 1.81 1991: 1.41 1990: 1.74 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Western Australia, annual firearm homicides total 2018: 821 2017: 4 2016: 4 2015: 2 2014: 6 2013: 7 2012: 522 26 2011: 4 2010: 2 2009: 8 2008: 922 27 2007: 322 28 2006: 922 29 2005: 222 30 2004: 422 31 2003: 322 32 2002: 322 33 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsHandgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Suicides (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual suicides by any means total 2018: 38321 2017: 409 2016: 370 2015: 402 2014: 366 2013: 336 2012: 367 2011: 309 2010: 312 2009: 277 2008: 30035 36 2007: 265 2006: 245 2005: 203 2004: 194 2003: 226 2002: 242 2001: 26936 2000: 261 1999: 236 Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2018: 14.7021 2017: 15.84 2016: 14.43 2015: 15.78 2014: 14.47 2013: 13.43 2012: 14.93 2011: 12.95 2010: 13.45 2009: 12.24 2008: 13.81 2007: 12.58 2006: 11.95 2005: 10.09 2004: 9.80 2003: 11.57 2002: 12.55 2001: 14.11 2000: 13.89 1999: 12.73 Male Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Suicide Victims (any method)Gun SuicidesChartIn Western Australia, annual firearm suicides total 2018: 821 2017: 18 2016: 25 2015: 18 2014: 17 2013: 15 2012: 19 2011: 14 2010: 18 2009: 20 2008: 2235 36 2007: 20 2006: 20 2005: 13 2004: 13 2003: 24 2002: 24 2001: 2036 2000: 17 1999: 27 Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Suicide VictimsHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Western Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 2018: 021 2017: 0 2016: 037 2015: 4 2014: 0 2013: 4 2012: 2 2011: 0 2010: 3 2009: 0 2008: 437 36 2007: 0 2006: 3 2005: 3 2004: 3 2003: 8 2002: 8 2001: 136 2000: 3 1999: 1 Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Male Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Female Gun DeathsUnintentional Handgun DeathsUnintentional Long Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Western Australia, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2018: 021 2017: 0 2016: 038 2015: 0 2014: 1 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 2 2010: 0 2009: 0 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 1 2005: 2 2004: 4 Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseHandgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseLong Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseTransfersGun Trade and TraffickingRegulation of Arms BrokersIn Western Australia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law57 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Western Australia is categorised as restrictive60 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Western Australia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, self-loading rifles and shotguns (including pump action shotguns), armour piercing and incendiary ammunition and most handguns70 71 72 73 63 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Western Australia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum, or bona fide collector's guns70 Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsGun Ownership and PossessionIn Western Australia, only licensed gun owners76 40 77 78 79 80 72 81 74 82 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Western Australia are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example gun club membership for sport/target shooting, recreational hunting/vermin control, primary production, narrow business, employment, and occupational requirements, and bona fide gun collections.83 84 85 86 87 77 88 89 90 75 91 In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason92 93 94 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceDomestic Violence and FirearmsFirearm Safety TrainingIn Western Australia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required102 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Western Australia, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one to five years, depending on licence category103 Licensing RecordsIn Western Australia, authorities maintain a record104 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition Limit on Number of GunsFirearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingGun Manufacturer Record KeepingGun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesIn Western Australia, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police40 Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Western Australia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful40 Background Checks for Private Gun SalesBackground Checks for Dealer Gun SalesNumber of Licensed Gun DealersWaiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Western Australia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days97 Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Western Australia include118 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentBackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout 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 16,120 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. DisarmamentAuthorities in Western Australia are known to have121 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Firearms Surrendered and SeizedSmall Arms DestroyedMarking and TracingFirearm MarkingFirearm Tracing |
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