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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 Croatia is 950,0001 to 969,1602

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Croatia is 8.33 to 21.74 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, Croatia ranked at No. 531

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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, Croatia ranked at No. 264

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Croatia is reported to be 371,7021 2 to 376,0005

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Croatia is 8.366

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Estimated Number of Illicit Firearms

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Croatia there are estimated to be 597,4582

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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Croatia there are estimated to be 13.296 illicit firearms per 100 people

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Croatia are reported to have 260,6892 7 to 619,2008 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Croatia are reported to have 14,0009 to 38,7002 firearms

ImpactsGun Death and Injury

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

In Croatia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2009: 14510

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2009: 3.2710

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Number of Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Croatia, annual homicides by any means total

2006: 7411
2005: 68
2004: 8312
2003: 69
2002: 8013
2001: 83
1997: 11814
1996: 122
1995: 166

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

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

2008: 1.6015
2007: 1.40
2006: 1.6211
2005: 1.49
2004: 1.8412
2003: 1.53
2002: 1.7913
2001: 1.86
1997: 2.4814
1996: 2.56
1995: 3.48

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Number of Gun Homicides

ChartIn Croatia, annual firearm homicides total

2009: 2316
2008: 30
2007: 33
2006: 41
2005: 27
2004: 37
2003: 27
2002: 23
2001: 33
2000: 48
1999: 69
1998: 86
1997: 55
1996: 71
1995: 94

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2009: 0.5216
2008: 0.68
2007: 0.74
2006: 0.92
2005: 0.61
2004: 0.83
2003: 0.61
2002: 0.52
2001: 0.74
2000: 1.1
1999: 1.52
1998: 1.91
1997: 1.2
1996: 1.58
1995: 1.97

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Number of Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Croatia, annual suicides by any means total

2008: 79517
2007: 776
2006: 798
2005: 87518
2004: 87119 18
2003: 88520
2002: 875
2001: 882
1999: 98921

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

ChartIn Croatia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2008: 17.706
1999: 22.3421

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Number of Gun Suicides

ChartIn Croatia, annual firearm suicides total

2009: 11622
2008: 110
2007: 107
2006: 93
2005: 126
2004: 124
2003: 108
2002: 124
2001: 113
2000: 143
1999: 145
1998: 152
1997: 162
1996: 187
1995: 187

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2009: 2.6222
2008: 2.48
2007: 2.41
2006: 2.09
2005: 2.84
2004: 2.79
2003: 2.43
2002: 2.79
2001: 2.55
2000: 3.26
1999: 3.18
1998: 3.38
1997: 3.54
1996: 4.16
1995: 3.92

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Number of Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Croatia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2009: 323
2008: 5
2007: 6
2006: 5
2005: 9
2004: 3
2003: 3
2002: 6
2001: 10
2000: 5
1999: 11
1998: 12
1997: 29
1996: 31
1995: 63

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2009: 0.0723
2008: 0.11
2007: 0.14
2006: 0.11
2005: 0.2
2004: 0.07
2003: 0.07
2002: 0.14
2001: 0.23
2000: 0.11
1999: 0.24
1998: 0.27
1997: 0.63
1996: 0.69
1995: 1.32

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2000: 421

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

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

2000: 0.0921

ProductionGun Industry

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Firearm Manufacture

In Croatia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence24 25

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Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Croatia is ranked 'small'26

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In Croatia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

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Small Arms Exports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Croatia is reported to be US$62,719,73435 (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, Croatia is categorized as 'minor'36

Import Control

In Croatia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 27 28 29 30 33 34

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Small Arms Imports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Croatia is reported to be US$5,848,09735 (2009)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Croatia is high37 38 39 40 41 42

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

The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Croatia is reported to be US$30043

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Croatia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law44 45

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Croatia include46 47 44 28 48 49 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, Croatia was ranked number 25 among 49 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 10.50 points of a possible total of 2550

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Croatia is categorised as restrictive51

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Croatia is the Weapons Law 1992 and the Law on Manufacturing52, Overhaul, and Trade in Armaments and Military Equipment53 54

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Croatia are regulated by the Legislative Board of the House of Representatives55, the Agency of the Government of the Republic of Croatia56, the Police Department57 58, the Ministry of the Interior,25 33 and the Ministry of the Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship59

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Croatia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law60

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Croatia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic weapons, semiautomatic arms and repeating long-barrelled firearms with a rifled barrel and magazine whose capacity is more than five rounds, long-barrelled firearms without a fixed grip, with a folding grip or with a grip shorter than 25cm, silencers, armour piercing and incendairy ammunition, or any other arms intended exclusively for military of police purposes61

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Croatia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited61 62 63

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Croatia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence64 63

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Regulation of Handguns

In Croatia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence62 63

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Croatia, only licensed gun owners65 66 58 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 Croatia are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security67 68 69 70 71

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Croatia is 18 years68

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Croatia must pass background checks which consider criminal, physical health, domestic violence, and addiction68 72 73 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Croatia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required60

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Croatia stipulates68 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Croatia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required68 70 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Croatia gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 10 years74

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Licensing Records

In Croatia, authorities maintain a record75 57 63 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Croatia are permitted to possess any number of firearms60

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Croatia is permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition60

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Croatia, the law requires62 63 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 Croatia, licensed firearm dealers are required75 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 Croatia, licensed gun makers are required75 57 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Croatia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful76

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Croatia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not required60 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Croatia include67 77 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 Croatia do not include60 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 Croatia include78 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 Croatia include79 80 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 Croatia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law81 82

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Firearm Tracing

In Croatia, state authorities carry out83 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Croatia, state authorities do not employ60 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Croatia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited84

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Croatia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed with a permit and only if unloaded and holstered out of the view of the public84

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Croatia, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is up to 60 days prison and a fine up to 100,000 Croatian dinars85

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Croatia are known to have86 87 88 89 90 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

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Small Arms Destroyed

ChartIn Croatia, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be

2008: 25,00086 87 88
2005: 2,01989 90
2004: 1,774
2003: 1,342
2002: 1,007
2001: 2,450
2000: 2,397
1999: 2,946
1998: 11,047
1997: 2,190
1996: 207
1995: 1,054

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Croatia, it is not state policy91 92 93 86 89 94 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, Croatia voted to begin95 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 ratified96 by Croatia

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Croatia 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 Aspects97

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Croatia has submitted one or more national reports98 99 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Croatia, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated100 99

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Croatia, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated100

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated99 by Croatia to other UN Member States

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UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided99 to Croatia by other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Croatia has declared1 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Croatia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1992101

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists102 Croatia as a Participating State
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