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Japan. 2020 ‘Changes in the number of guns, swords and swords that have been licensed (2015-2019).’ Reiwa 2 (2020) Police White Paper Statistical Data (Table 2-28). Tokyo: National Police Agency. 1 January
Relevant contents
Licensed Firearms
Year: Total - Hunting Gun (Rifle) - Hunting Gun (Shotgun) - Air Gun - Construction Gun - Other Firearms
2019: 196,518 - 28,273 - 132,127 - 24,275 - 7,531 - 4,312
2018: 201,527 - 28,995 - 135,270 - 24,289 - 8,531 - 4,442
2017: 206,285 - 29,503 - 138,365 - 24,293 - 9,595 - 4,529
2016: 210,926 - 29,904 - 141,406 - 24,136 - 10,885 - 4,595
2015: 216,193 - 30,235 - 144,983 - 24,276 - 12,065 - 4,634
[Translation, table adjustment by GunPolicy.org]
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