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Cyprus — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Cyprus is 275,0001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe rate of private gun ownership in Cyprus is 36.41 firearms per 100 people Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Cyprus ranked at No. 1072 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Cyprus ranked at No. 61 Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Cyprus is 10.354 Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Cyprus, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 104,6313 Number of Privately Owned HandgunsThere are reportedly 303 handguns in civilian possession in Cyprus ImpactsDeath and InjuryHomicides (any method)Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Long Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Cyprus, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence3 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingRegulation of Firearm ExportsSmuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Cyprus is negligible3 Market Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Cyprus is reported to be US$32024 Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Cyprus, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law25 Transparency of Small Arms TransfersIn the most recent survey of state transparency when declaring firearm and ammunition exports, Cyprus was ranked number 38 among 49 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 8.50 points of a possible total of 2526 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Cyprus is categorised as restrictive27 Prohibited Firearms and AmmunitionGun Owner LicensingIn Cyprus, only licensed gun owners34 30 32 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm LicenceApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Cyprus are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection35 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Cyprus is 18 years35 Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Cyprus must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental and domestic violence35 records Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Cyprus, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required3 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Cyprus stipulates3 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Cyprus, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required3 for a firearm licence Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionA licensed firearm owner in Cyprus is permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm36 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationIn Cyprus, the law requires37 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Cyprus, licensed firearm dealers are required37 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Cyprus, State agencies are required38 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Cyprus include3 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Cyprus include3 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Carrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Cyprus, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit (in exceptional circumstances)3 MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsEuropean UnionEuropean Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Cyprus 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 Cyprus has yet to submit a national report43 on its arms transfers United Nations Arms Trade TreatyIn 2009, Cyprus voted to begin44 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 United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified45 by Cyprus United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Cyprus 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 Aspects46 UNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactIn Cyprus, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated48 UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Cyprus, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated48 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Cyprus submitted to the UN, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is not apparent48 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated48 by Cyprus to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Cyprus has not declared2 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Cyprus has been a Member State of the United Nations since 196049 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list50 Cyprus as a Participating State |
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