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

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sarah Martin and Ariel BogleDecember 15, 2025 at 03:00 PM

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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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Australia 50% Sydney ×260% NSW ×370% Chris Minns ×280%

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gun laws 90% firearms 80% gun ownership 70% terrorist attack 70% sydney 60% mass shooting 50% chris minns 50% metropolitan areas 40%

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NSW

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