Sydney’s suburbs have a ‘frightening concentration’ of gun ownership, data shows

SM Sarah Martin and Ariel BogleThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-15 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Following a recent terrorist attack in Sydney that killed 15 people, NSW Premier Chris Minns has promised a review of the state's gun laws. Data reveals a high concentration of gun ownership in Sydney suburbs, with the top 100 license holders in NSW possessing over 13,000 firearms. Many of these weapons are located in metropolitan areas. This concentration of firearms has raised concerns, prompting the review. The pledge to review gun laws comes amidst national discussions on stricter firearm regulations in the wake of the attack.

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The terrorist attack on Sunday killed 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl.

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Chris Minns vows to review gun laws.

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The top 100 licence-holders in NSW own more than 13,000 weapons combined.

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Thousands of licensed firearms are located in the state’s major cities.

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Sydney’s suburbs have a ‘frightening concentration’ of gun ownership.

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Chris Minns vows to review gun laws with thousands of licensed firearms located in the state’s major cities Bondi beach mass shooting: what we know so far about the terrorist attack States agree on tougher gun laws after worst terror attack in Australian history Victims named so far Sydney’s suburbs are awash with firearms, with the top 100 licence-holders in NSW owning more than 13,000 weapons combined, many of which are located in metropolitan areas. Following the terrorist attack on Sunday that killed 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, the NSW premier, Chris Minns, has pledged to review the state’s firearm laws. Continue reading...

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