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StockpilesGun Numbers

Civilian Guns

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

The estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Bulgaria is 480,0001

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Bulgaria is 6.22 to 19.43 firearms per 100 people

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Bulgaria ranked at No. 841

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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 179 countries, Bulgaria ranked at No. 882

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Bulgaria is reported to be 300,0001

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Bulgaria is 4.034

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Estimated Number of Illicit Firearms

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Bulgaria there are estimated to be 93,2065

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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Bulgaria there are estimated to be 1.244 illicit firearms per 100 people

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Bulgaria are reported to have 504,0006 7 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Bulgaria are reported to have 37,8008 firearms

ImpactsGun Death and Injury

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

In Bulgaria, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2008: 1369

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

In Bulgaria, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2008: 1.789

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Number of Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Bulgaria, annual homicides by any means total

2004: 24010
2003: 247
2000: 33211
1999: 327
1998: 381
1997: 39812
1996: 438
1995: 494

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Bulgaria, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2008: 2.3013
2007: 2.20
2006: 2.40
2005: 2.50
2004: 3.0410
2003: 3.15
2000: 4.0711
1999: 3.98
1998: 4.61
1997: 4.7912
1996: 5.24
1995: 5.88

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Number of Gun Homicides

ChartIn Bulgaria, annual firearm homicides total

2008: 2814
2007: 33
2006: 27
2005: 49
2004: 59
2003: 74
2002: 65
2001: 73
2000: 70
1999: 51
1998: 88
1997: 11012
1996: 105
1995: 107

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Bulgaria, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.3714
2007: 0.43
2006: 0.35
2005: 0.63
2004: 0.76
2003: 0.95
2002: 0.83
2001: 0.92
2000: 0.86
1999: 0.62
1998: 1.07
1997: 1.3212
1996: 1.26
1995: 1.27

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Number of Suicides (any method)

In Bulgaria, annual suicides by any means total

1999: 1,30715

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

In Bulgaria, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

1999: 16.5515

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Number of Gun Suicides

ChartIn Bulgaria, annual firearm suicides total

2008: 7116
2007: 57
2006: 75
2005: 55
2004: 57
2003: 65
2002: 73
2001: 64
2000: 70
1999: 55
1998: 87

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Bulgaria, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.9316
2007: 0.74
2006: 0.97
2005: 0.71
2004: 0.73
2003: 0.83
2002: 0.93
2001: 0.81
2000: 0.86
1999: 0.67
1998: 1.05

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Number of Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Bulgaria, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2008: 2517
2007: 12
2006: 25
2005: 23
2004: 12
2003: 16
2002: 10
2001: 16
2000: 14
1999: 20
1998: 19

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Bulgaria, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2008: 0.3317
2007: 0.16
2006: 0.32
2005: 0.3
2004: 0.15
2003: 0.2
2002: 0.13
2001: 0.2
2000: 0.17
1999: 0.24
1998: 0.23

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

In Bulgaria, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

1999: 715

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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

In Bulgaria, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

1999: 0.0915

ProductionGun Industry

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Firearm Manufacture

In Bulgaria, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence18 19 20

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Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Bulgaria is ranked 'medium'21

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In Bulgaria, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 22 23 24 25 26 27

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Small Arms Exports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Bulgaria is reported to be US$12,202,78328 (2009)

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Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

In a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Bulgaria is categorized as 'unknown'29

Import Control

In Bulgaria, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 22 23 24 25 26 27

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Small Arms Imports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Bulgaria is reported to be US$11,913,52328 (2009)

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Market Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)

The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Bulgaria is reported to be US$30030

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Bulgaria, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law31 23 32

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Bulgaria do not include33 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

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Transparency of Small Arms Transfers

In the most recent survey of state transparency when declaring firearm and ammunition exports, Bulgaria was ranked number 23 among 49 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 11.50 points of a possible total of 2534

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Bulgaria is categorised as restrictive35

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Bulgaria is the Law on the Control of Explosives, Firearms and Ammunitions36, the Law on the Control of Foreign Trade Activity in Arms and in Dual–Use Goods and Technologies37, and the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons38 39

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Bulgaria are regulated by the Ministry of the Interior,40 41 and the European Commission39

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Bulgaria, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law33

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Bulgaria, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition42 43

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Bulgaria, private possession of fully automatic weapons is permitted under licence33 42 43

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Bulgaria, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence33 44 45 43

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Regulation of Handguns

In Bulgaria, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence33 42 44 45 43

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Bulgaria, only licensed gun owners40 46 42 44 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Licence

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Bulgaria are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, self-defence, hunting, sporting, cultural purposes47 48 49

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Bulgaria is full legal age50 49

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Bulgaria must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental and substance abuse50 49 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Bulgaria, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required33

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Bulgaria does not stipulate33 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Bulgaria, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required33 for a firearm licence

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Bulgaria are permitted to possess any number of firearms33

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Bulgaria is permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition33 51

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Bulgaria, the law requires52 53 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Bulgaria, licensed firearm dealers are required18 53 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In Bulgaria, licensed gun makers are required54 52 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Bulgaria, State agencies are required52 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Bulgaria is not obliged33 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Background Checks on Dealer Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Bulgaria is not obliged33 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Bulgaria, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted33

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Bulgaria, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful18 19 55 45

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Bulgaria, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined33

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Bulgaria, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated33 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Bulgaria include18 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Bulgaria do not include33 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Bulgaria do not include33 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Bulgaria include56 19 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm Marking

In Bulgaria, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law57 58

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Firearm Tracing

In Bulgaria, state authorities carry out57 58 53 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Bulgaria, state authorities do not employ33 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Bulgaria, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit48

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Bulgaria, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed without a permit48

Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Bulgaria, it is not state policy33 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

European Union

As a member of the European Union, Bulgaria is bound by the provisions of the ‘EU Firearms Directive’ – the 2007 Legislative Resolution on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons of the European Parliament59 60

European Union Export Reporting

Under the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Bulgaria is bound to declare its transfers of military technology and equipment. Independent monitoring provides detailed comparisons of arms export reporting compliance across EU member states, and records that Bulgaria has submitted one or more national reports61 on its arms transfers

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, Bulgaria voted to begin62 negotiations towards a legally binding Arms Trade Treaty. In this vote, 151 UN Member States supported talks on an ATT, with 1 voting against, 20 abstentions, and 20 non-votes

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United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified63 by Bulgaria

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Bulgaria committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects64

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Bulgaria has submitted one or more national reports65 66 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Bulgaria, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated67 66

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Bulgaria, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated67

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated66 by Bulgaria to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Bulgaria has declared68 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Bulgaria has been a Member State of the United Nations since 195569

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists70 Bulgaria as a Participating State
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