Gun registry
A gun registry is a government record of firearms and their owners. Not all jurisdictions require gun registration.
United States
[edit | edit source]In the United States, there is currently no national gun registry, but some states, such as Hawaii, have provided the federal government with information on gun owners.[1] At the federal level, legislation has been introduced to criminalize creation of a gun registry.[2]
Canada
[edit | edit source]Firearms classified as restricted (most handguns) and prohibited are required to be registered with the Canadian Firearms Program, and the individual requires a restricted (RPAL) and/or prohibited class firearms licence to own and transfer the firearm.
Australia
[edit | edit source]Under gun laws of Australia, a person is required to have a firearm licence to possess or use a firearm. Licence holders must demonstrate a "genuine reason" (which does not include self-defence) for holding a firearm licence[3] and must not be a "prohibited person". All firearms must be registered by serial number to the owner, who must also hold a firearms licence.
New Zealand
[edit | edit source]New Zealand started its Firearms Registry on 24 June 2023. It is administered by Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority, a branch of New Zealand Police.[4]
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