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Western Australia — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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ChartThe 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

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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 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

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Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In Western Australia, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be

1999: 828⁸

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Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

ChartIn Western Australia, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be

1999: 19,975⁸
1979: 16,672²

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

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

2016: 27,662⁹
2010: 10,267¹⁰
2006: 9,829¹¹
1999: 25,031⁸
1979: 5,123¹²

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

ChartThe number of licensed gun owners in Western Australia is reported to be

2019: 88,141¹³
2018: 92,082
2017: 91,720
2016: 91,657
2015: 91,221
2014: 90,968
2013: 90,117
2012: 89,342
2011: 89,192
2010: 89,285
2009: 89,553
2008: 90,661
2001: 84,829¹⁴ ¹⁵
1999: 85,414⁸ ¹⁶
1998: 97,000¹⁷
1996: 112,620¹⁸ ¹⁶

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Western Australia is

2019: 3.36⁵
2018: 3.53
2017: 3.55
2016: 3.58
2015: 3.58
2014: 3.60
2013: 3.60
2012: 3.64
2011: 3.74
2010: 3.85
2009: 3.96
2008: 4.10
2001: 4.46¹⁴
1999: 4.61⁵
1998: 5.31
1996: 6.37

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Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe 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

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Western Australia is

2019: 10.87⁵
2018: 11.14
2017: 11.06
2016: 10.93
2015: 10.72
2014: 10.50
2013: 10.09
2012: 9.77
2011: 9.60
2010: 9.45
2009: 8.98
2008: 8.77
2004: 11.68
2001: 12.90¹⁴
1999: 14.00⁵
1998: 11.83
1996: 15.29
1995: 17.79
1994: 15.37
1974: 11.44

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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

ChartUnregistered 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

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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

ChartUnregistered 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

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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 Western Australia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

3721
1622
23
27
24
28
25
29
17
23
28
35
23
33
20
24
35
35
21
20
18 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.4021
0.61
0.89
1.05
0.94
1.11
1
1.18
0.71
0.99
1.24
1.61
1.09
1.61
0.99
1.21
1.79
1.81
1.10
1.06
0.97
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Western Australia, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

1721
13
21
27
21
21
23
26
17
19
23
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

1.2921
1
1.63
2.10
1.64
1.65
1.83
2.10
1.41
1.63
2.02
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Western Australia, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

2021
3
2
0
3
7
2
3
0
4
5
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

1.5121
0.23
0.15
0
0.24
0.56
0.16
0.25
0
0.35
0.45
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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 Western Australia, annual homicides by any means total 

2921
4622
27
39
31
34
41
4623 24
26
3823  25
33
3823 26
21
30
22
14
19
30
2826
44
35
36
24
33
47
38
39
30
23
28 
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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 

1.1021
1.76
1.05
1.52
1.22
1.34
1.64
1.87
1.09
1.64
1.46
1.75
1.00
1.46
1.09
0.71
0.97
1.56
1.47
2.34
1.89
1.97
1.33
1.87
2.71
2.23
2.32
1.81
1.41
1.74
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual male homicides by any means total 

1721
2322
19
25
22
25
25
27
18
25
19
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.2921
1.77
1.47
1.95
1.72
1.97
1.98
2.18
1.50
2.14
1.67
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual female homicides by any means total 

1221
2322
8
14
9
9
16
19
8
13
14
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.9121
1.76
0.62
1.09
0.71
0.72
1.29
1.56
0.68
1.13
1.25
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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 Western Australia, annual firearm homicides total 

1021
822
4
3
3
4
7
6
3
2
8
923 27
323 28
923 29
223 30
423 31
323 32
323 33 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3821
0.31
0.15
0.12
0.12
0.16
0.28
0.24
0.13
0.09
0.35
0.41
0.14
0.44
0.10
0.20
0.15
0.16
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Western Australia, annual male firearm homicides total 

221
5
4
3
0
3
5
3
3
2
6
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1521
0.38
0.31
0.23
0
0.24
0.40
0.24
0.25
0.17
0.53
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Western Australia, annual female firearm homicides total 

821
3
0
0
3
1
2
3
0
0
2
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.6021
0.23
0
0
0.24
0.08
0.16
0.25
0
0
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 Western Australia, annual handgun homicides total 

023
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
3
0 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.08
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.08
0.00
0.00
0.09
0.00
0.15
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 Western Australia, annual long gun homicides total 

023
0
1
0
5
0
1
4
4
0
3
2
3
2 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.04
0.00
0.21
0.00
0.04
0.18
0.18
0.00
0.15
0.10
0.15
0.10
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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 Western Australia, annual gun homicides (other) total 

123
2
4
5
0
2
0
3
3
3
3
0
4
1 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0434
0.08
0.16
0.20
0.00
0.08
0.00
0.13
0.14
0.14
0.15
0.00
0.20
0.05
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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 Western Australia, annual suicides by any means total 

41821
38322
418
373
402
366
336
367
309
312
277
30035 36
265
245
203
194
226
242
26936
261
236 
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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 

15.8221
14.69
16.19
14.55
15.78
14.47
13.43
14.93
12.95
13.45
12.24
13.81
12.58
11.95
10.09
9.80
11.57
12.55
14.11
13.89
12.73
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual male suicides by any means total 

30321
28522
310
269
295
276
252
271
229
249
216
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

22.9821
21.89
24
20.94
23.07
21.71
20
21.86
19.05
21.32
18.94
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual female suicides by any means total 

11521
9822
108
104
107
90
84
96
80
63
61
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

8.6921
7.51
8.37
8.13
8.43
7.16
6.76
7.88
6.76
5.47
5.43
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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 Western Australia, annual firearm suicides total 

1921
822
19
24
18
21
17
19
11
19
20
2235 36
20
20
13
13
24
24
2036
17
27 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.7221
0.31
0.74
0.94
0.71
0.83
0.68
0.77
0.46
0.82
0.88
1.01
0.95
0.98
0.65
0.66
1.23
1.24
1.05
0.90
0.92
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Western Australia, annual male firearm suicides total 

1121
822
17
24
18
15
17
19
11
15
17
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.8321
0.61
1.32
1.87
1.41
1.18
1.35
1.53
0.92
1.28
1.49
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Western Australia, annual female firearm suicides total 

821
022
2
0
0
6
0
0
0
4
3
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.6021
022
0.15
0
0
0.48
0
0
0
0.35
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 Western Australia, annual handgun suicides total 

035
4
4
3
4
0
0
2
5
2
3
1
4
2 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.15
0.16
0.12
0.16
0.00
0.00
0.09
0.23
0.09
0.15
0.05
0.20
0.10
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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 Western Australia, the number of long gun suicides is 

2335
13
11
12
14
10
14
13
14
17
15
12
10
11
20 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.9034
0.50
0.43
0.48
0.57
0.42
0.61
0.58
0.64
0.81
0.73
0.60
0.51
0.56
1.04
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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 Western Australia, annual gun suicides (other) total 

035
3
5
3
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
0
3
9
2 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.12
0.20
0.12
0.12
0.17
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.05
0.10
0.00
0.15
0.46
0.10
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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 Western Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

821
022
0
037
3
0
1
4
0
2
0
437 36
0
3
3
3
8
8
136
3
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.3021
022
0
0.0034
0.12
0.00
0.04
0.16
0.00
0.09
0.00
0.18
0.00
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.41
0.41
0.05
0.16
0.05
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Western Australia, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

421
022
0
0
3
0
1
4
0
2
0
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.3021
022
0
0
0.23
0
0.08
0.32
0
0.17
0
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Western Australia, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

421
022
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.3021
022
0
0
0
0
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 Western Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

037
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
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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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 Western Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

037
3
0
3
1
0
0
0
4
0
2
0
3
4
4 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.12
0.00
0.12
0.04
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.18
0.00
0.10
0.00
0.15
0.20
0.21
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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 Western Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

037
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
4
4 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.04
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.15
0.20
0.21
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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 Western Australia, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

021
022
0
038
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
4 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

021
022
0
0.0034
0.00
0.12
0.00
0.00
0.13
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.20
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Western Australia, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

021
022
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Western Australia, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

021
022
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 Western Australia, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

038
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.10
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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 Western Australia, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

038
0
1
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
1
0
4 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.04
0.00
0.00
0.17
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.05
0.00
0.20
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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 Western Australia, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

038
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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.In Western Australia, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

039
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Western Australia, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0034

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

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

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Firearm ExportsIn Western Australia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law42 43 44
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Firearm ImportsIn Western Australia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law42 45 43 44
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Western Australia is low46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Western Australia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law57
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Western Australia include58 59 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 Western Australia is categorised as restrictive60
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Western Australia includes the Firearms Act 1973,61 and the Firearms Regulations 1974.62 All Australian States and Territories are bound by the National Firearms Agreement of 199663 and 201764
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Western Australia are regulated by the Minister65 and the Commissioner of Police66
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Western Australia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law67 68 69
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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
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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
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Western Australia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, looklaikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances70 72
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Western Australia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions70 74 75 73
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Western Australia,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law70 71 72
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Gun 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
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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
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Western Australia is 18 years95 82
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Western Australia must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health and domestic violence96 97 98 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Western Australia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required99 100
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Western Australia stipulates96 101 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm 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
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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
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Licensing RecordsIn Western Australia, authorities maintain a record104 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 Western Australia are permitted to possess only firearms of a type for which 'genuine reason' for ownership has been proven84 87
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Western Australia are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the registered firearm, as specified on the firearm licence84 87
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Western Australia, the law requires105 104 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 Western Australia, licensed firearm dealers are required105 106 107 108 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 Western Australia, licensed gun makers are required41 109 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Western Australia, State agencies are required110 111 105 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 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
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Western Australia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful40 
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Western Australia is obliged76 112 113 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 Western Australia is obliged76 112 113 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in Western Australia is reported to be 

2019: 2,14013
2018: 2,159
2017: 2,142
2016: 2,095
2015: 2,025
2014: 2,007
2013: 1,945
2012: 1,904
2011: 1,824
2010: 1,773
2009: 1,776
2008: 1,777
1999: 300114
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Western Australia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days97
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Western Australia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated99 100 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Western Australia include115 116 117 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 Western Australia include118 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 Western Australia include111 110 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Western Australia do not include99 100 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Western Australia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place 92 93 94
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Western Australia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.92 93 94
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Western Australia, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm119 is five to seven years in prison76 115 118  107 

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 16,120 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.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual homicides by any means total 

2921
4622
27
39
31
34
41
4623 24
26
3823  25
33
3823 26
21
30
22
14
19
30
2826
44
35
36
24
33
47
38
39
30
23
28 
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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 

1.1021
1.76
1.05
1.52
1.22
1.34
1.64
1.87
1.09
1.64
1.46
1.75
1.00
1.46
1.09
0.71
0.97
1.56
1.47
2.34
1.89
1.97
1.33
1.87
2.71
2.23
2.32
1.81
1.41
1.74
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual male homicides by any means total 

1721
2322
19
25
22
25
25
27
18
25
19
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.2921
1.77
1.47
1.95
1.72
1.97
1.98
2.18
1.50
2.14
1.67
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, annual female homicides by any means total 

1221
2322
8
14
9
9
16
19
8
13
14
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.9121
1.76
0.62
1.09
0.71
0.72
1.29
1.56
0.68
1.13
1.25
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Western Australia, annual firearm homicides total 

1021
822
4
3
3
4
7
6
3
2
8
923 27
323 28
923 29
223 30
423 31
323 32
323 33 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3821
0.31
0.15
0.12
0.12
0.16
0.28
0.24
0.13
0.09
0.35
0.41
0.14
0.44
0.10
0.20
0.15
0.16
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Western Australia, annual male firearm homicides total 

221
5
4
3
0
3
5
3
3
2
6
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1521
0.38
0.31
0.23
0
0.24
0.40
0.24
0.25
0.17
0.53
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Western Australia, annual female firearm homicides total 

821
3
0
0
3
1
2
3
0
0
2
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Western Australia, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.6021
0.23
0
0
0.24
0.08
0.16
0.25
0
0
0.18
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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
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Western Australia, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

1,242122
1,200123 124
34125
80126
189127
71128
28129
47,218130
51,499121 15
1996/1997: 53,000131
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Western Australia, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

1,080132
1996/2001: 51,499121
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Western Australia, it is not state policy133 134 135 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
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Firearm MarkingIn Western Australia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law115 41 136
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Firearm TracingIn Western Australia, state authorities carry out137 138 139 140 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Western Australia, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not99 100 109 recorded in a register
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74.: Western Australia.1974.‘Category H Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2845)Full Citation
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78.: Western Australia.1974.‘Category A Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2836)Full Citation
79.: Western Australia.1974.‘Category B Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2837)Full Citation
80.: Western Australia.1974.‘Category C Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2839)Full Citation
81.: Western Australia.1974.‘Category E Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2844)Full Citation
82.: Western Australia.1973.‘Exemptions from Licensing Requirement.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q12048)Full Citation
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85.: Western Australia.1973.‘Firearm Collections.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2751)Full Citation
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87.: Western Australia.1973.‘Genuine Need Required in Some Cases.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2750)Full Citation
88.: Western Australia.1974.‘Genuine Need Test for Category B.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2838)Full Citation
89.: Western Australia.1974.‘Genuine Need Test for Category C.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2840)Full Citation
90.: Western Australia.1974.‘Genuine Need Test for Category D.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2843)Full Citation
91.: Western Australia.1973.‘Interstate Group Permits.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q12016)Full Citation
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94.: 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
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96.: Western Australia.1973.‘Exercise of Commissioner's Discretion.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2748)Full Citation
97.: Western Australia.1973.‘Licensing Procedure.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2753)Full Citation
98.: Western Australia.1973.‘Disclosure by Health Professionals of Certain Information.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015 ).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2826)Full Citation
99.: Western Australia.1973.‘Short Title, Commencement, Terms Used and Administration.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q4063)Full Citation
100.: Western Australia.1974.‘Arrangement of Sections, Citation and Terms Used.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q4064)Full Citation
101.: Western Australia.1973.‘Disqualification by Court Imposing Violence Restraining Order.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q3052)Full Citation
102.: Western Australia.1973.‘Training Courses.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2747)Full Citation
103.: Western Australia.1973.‘Duration and Renewal of Licences.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2745)Full Citation
104.: Western Australia.1974.‘Register.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2834)Full Citation
105.: Western Australia.1973.‘Records.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2756)Full Citation
106.: Western Australia.1974.‘Records of Firearms Dealings.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q3054)Full Citation
107.: Western Australia.1973.‘Ammunition Sales.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2827)Full Citation
108.: Western Australia.1974.‘Records for Ammunition Collector's Licence.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 22 July 2015).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q12017)Full Citation
109.: Australia.2008.‘Small Arms and Light Weapons UN Report.’ 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. (Q1736)Full Citation
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