Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Japan. 2016 ‘Firearms.’ Changes in the Number of Permissible Firearms and Swords (Heisei 23-27). Tokyo: National Police Agency. 1 January
Relevant contents
Firearms
Year: Total - Hunting Gun (Rifle) - Hunting Gun (Shotgun) - Air Gun - Construction Gun - Other Firearms
2015: 216,196 - 30,235 - 144,986 - 24,276 - 12,065 - 4,634
2014: 225,005 - 30,920 - 151,104 - 24,610 - 13,609 - 4,762
2013: 236,979 - 32,136 - 159,574 - 25,071 - 15,351 - 4,847
2012: 251,537 - 33,532 - 170,338 - 25,534 - 17,161 - 4,972
2011: 271,100 - 35,006 - 185,165 - 26,612 - 19,170 - 5,147
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