The WA Police Force provides data on the number of licensed firearms and firearm owners in Western Australia for 2018, 2019, and up to October 14, 2020.

AnsweredQoN 6445Legislative Assembly
Asked
8 October 2020
Portfolio
Police; Road Safety

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I refer to firearm licensing and ask: (a) how many firearms in Western Australia were licensed in 2018, 2019 and year to date 2020; and (b) how many people were licensed for more then one firearm in 2018, 2019 and year to date 2020?

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Answered
4 December 2020
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
16 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(a)  In 2018, 13514; in 2019, 13779; and in 2020 to 14 October, 12228.
(b) In 2018, 2505; in 2019, 2592; and in 2020 to 14 October, 2411.

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