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flag Canterbury has the highest number of registered firearms among New Zealand's licensed firearm owners, constituting around 10% of the total registered firearms, which surpass 100,000.

flag The Firearms Registry in New Zealand has registered over 100,000 firearms from approximately 10% of the country's 235,000 licensed firearm holders. flag Canterbury has the highest number of registered firearms. flag The registry aims to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands and digitize licensing to detect unlawful activity. flag When fully operational, the registry will provide a comprehensive picture of all lawfully held firearms in New Zealand, increasing transparency and making it harder for criminals to acquire firearms.

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