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Germany — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Germany is 25,000,0001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) in Germany is 30.31 firearms per 100 people Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Germany ranked at No. 42 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Germany ranked at No. 151 Proportion of Households with FirearmsProportion of Households with RiflesProportion of Households with ShotgunsProportion of Households with HandgunsNumber of Licensed Firearm OwnersRate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationNumber of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Illicit FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Germany, annual firearm homicides total 2015: 576 2014: 4212 2013: 54 2012: 6112 16 2011: 5412 2010: 5112 19 2009: 75 2008: 57 2007: 59 2006: 6512 18 19 2005: 89 2004: 9812 19 2003: 85 2002: 106 2001: 84 2000: 101 1999: 155 1998: 126 1997: 55519 1996: 582 1995: 804 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Germany, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2014: 0.0512 2013: 0.07 2012: 0.0712 16 2011: 0.0712 2010: 0.0612 19 2009: 0.09 2008: 0.07 2007: 0.07 2006: 0.0812 8 19 2005: 0.11 2004: 0.1212 19 2003: 0.10 2002: 0.13 2001: 0.10 2000: 0.12 1999: 0.19 1998: 0.15 1997: 0.719 1996: 0.7 1995: 1.0 1994: 0.2222 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunHandgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Gun SuicidesHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Handgun DeathsUnintentional Long Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseHandgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseLong Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn Germany, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 2014: 3215 2013: 45 2012: 36 2011: 47 2010: 37 2009: 54 2008: 56 2007: 57 2006: 34 2005: 41 2004: 63 2003: 69 2002: 70 2001: 78 2000: 69 1999: 80 1998: 76 Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Germany, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence28 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingRegulation of Firearm ExportsTransparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Germany scored 2016: 19.7562 2014: 19.7563 2013: 20.5064 2012: 18.5065 2011: 18.7566 2010: 18.2567 2009: 18.0068 2008: 17.2569 2007: 17.2570 2006: 16.7571 2005: 17.2572 2004: 17.0073 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Germany includes the Basic Law, War Weapons Control Act,76 the Weapons Act,77 the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons,78 79 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012, the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 2003,80 and the Convention of 1 July 1969 on Reciprocal Recognition of Proofmarks on Small Arms81 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Germany, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition86 87 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsLaw Regulates Long GunsIn Germany, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law20 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Germany, only licensed gun owners90 6 91 86 88 92 20 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksDomestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Germany does not stipulate (unless reflected in a criminal record)7 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Germany, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required6 for a firearm licence Limit on Number of GunsLimit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Germany are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm96 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingGun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Germany, licensed gun makers are required97 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentFirearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Germany include90 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesMeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsEuropean UnionEuropean Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Germany 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 Germany has submitted one or more national reports117 on its arms transfers United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal JusticeThe UNCCPCJ, a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council mandated to promote action to prevent national and transnational crime, lists118 Germany as an elected member Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2006119 by Germany. United Nations Arms Trade TreatyThe United Nations Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified120 by Germany 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, but not yet ratified121 by Germany United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Germany 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 Aspects122 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyUNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportUNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated128 by Germany to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Germany has declared130 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Germany has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1973131 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists132 Germany as a Participating State BackgroundCountry ProfileGlobal Peace IndexTo see where Germany ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index |
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