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Civilian Guns

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

The estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Ireland is 233,120 to 383,1201 2

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Ireland is calculated to be 5.63 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, Ireland ranked at No. 984

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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, Ireland ranked at No. 705

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Ireland is reported to be 233,1201

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Ireland is 5.166

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Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In Ireland, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 54,0007

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Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

In Ireland, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 177,0007

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 1,8421 8 handguns in civilian possession in Ireland

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Estimated Number of Illicit Firearms

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Ireland there are estimated to be 150,0002

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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Ireland there are estimated to be 3.396 illicit firearms per 100 people

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Ireland are reported to have 57,3129 to 112,00010 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Ireland are reported to have 3,00011 to 14,39012 firearms

ImpactsGun Death and Injury

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

In Ireland, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2009: 5713

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2009: 1.2813

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Number of Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Ireland, annual homicides by any means total

2008: 5514
2007: 84
2006: 70
2005: 65
2004: 45
2003: 51
2002: 59
2001: 58
2000: 56
1999: 46
1998: 51
1997: 3815
1996: 42
1995: 43

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

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

2008: 1.226
2006: 1.5916
2005: 1.57
2004: 0.9417
2003: 1.12
1999: 1.0118
1998: 1.02
1997: 1.0415
1996: 1.16
1995: 1.19
1991: 0.6219

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Number of Gun Homicides

ChartIn Ireland, annual firearm homicides total

2009: 2420
2008: 15
2007: 14
2006: 12
2005: 16
2004: 914
2003: 21
2002: 10
2001: 9
2000: 12
1999: 12
1998: 4
1997: 915
1996: 16
1995: 12

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2009: 0.5420
2008: 0.34
2007: 0.32
2006: 0.28
2005: 0.39
2004: 0.2017
2003: 0.50
1999: 0.3218
1998: 0.08
1997: 0.2515
1996: 0.44
1995: 0.33
1991: 0.0321

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Number of Suicides (any method)

In Ireland, annual suicides by any means total

1997: 46622

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

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

1997: 11.7822
1991: 9.8123

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Number of Gun Suicides

ChartIn Ireland, annual firearm suicides total

2009: 2524
2008: 23
2007: 22
2006: 27
2005: 29
1997: 4422

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2009: 0.5624
2008: 0.52
2007: 0.51
2006: 0.64
2005: 0.7
1997: 1.1122
1991: 0.9425

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Number of Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Ireland, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2009: 126
2008: 1
2005: 1
1997: 322

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2009: 0.0226
2008: 0.02
2005: 0.02
1997: 0.0822
1991: 0.1127

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

1997: 022

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

ChartIn Ireland, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

1997: 0.0022
1991: 0.1428

ProductionGun Industry

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Firearm Manufacture

In Ireland, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence, but not conducted in practice29

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In Ireland, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 30 31 32 33 34 35

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Small Arms Exports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Ireland is reported to be US$1,103,75736 (2009)

Import Control

In Ireland, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 37 32 33 34 35

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Small Arms Imports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Ireland is reported to be US$3,931,84436 (2009)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Ireland is low38 39

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Ireland, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law40 41

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Ireland include31 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Ireland is categorised as restrictive42

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Ireland is the Firearms Act 192543, the Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order 200844, the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act Number 28 of 200945, and the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons46 47

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Ireland are regulated by the European Commission47

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Ireland, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law48

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Ireland, civilians are not allowed to possess handguns, military-style weapons, semi-automatic and automatic firearms49 50 51 52

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Ireland, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited49 51 52

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Ireland, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited49 53 54 52

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Regulation of Handguns

In Ireland, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is prohibited50 49 1 51 53 54 52

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Ireland, only licensed gun owners55 56 57 51 53 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 Ireland are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm58 59

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Ireland is 15 years60 59

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Ireland must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental and medical58 60 61 59 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Ireland, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required62 63

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Partner to be Advised or Interviewed

In Ireland, licensing authorities are required62 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Ireland does not stipulate48 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Ireland, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required58 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Ireland gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 3 years64

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Ireland are permitted to possess any number of firearms48

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Ireland is permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition48 65

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Ireland, the law requires66 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 Ireland, licensed firearm dealers are required67 68 69 66 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Ireland, State agencies are required70 71 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Ireland, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited69

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Ireland, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful69 72 54

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Ireland, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined48

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Ireland, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated48 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Ireland include73 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 Ireland do not include48 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 Ireland do not include48 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 Ireland do not include48 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 Ireland, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law71 70 74 75

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Firearm Tracing

In Ireland, state authorities carry out70 75 66 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Ireland, state authorities do not employ48 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Ireland, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed by law, subject to a valid permit.55 No evidence could be found of carry permits being issued.

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Ireland, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed by law, subject to a valid permit.55 No evidence could be found of carry permits being issued.

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Ireland, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 14 years prison76

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Ireland are known to have77 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

In Ireland, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 2,28177

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

European Union

As a member of the European Union, Ireland 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 Parliament78 79

European Union Export Reporting

Under the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Ireland 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 Ireland has yet to submit a national report80 on its arms transfers

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, Ireland voted to begin81 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 not been signed82 by Ireland

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Ireland 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 Aspects83

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Ireland has submitted one or more national reports84 85 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Ireland, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated86 85

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Ireland, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated86 85

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Ireland submitted to the UN, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is apparent85

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated87 85 by Ireland to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Ireland has declared4 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Ireland has been a Member State of the United Nations since 195588

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists89 Ireland as a Participating State
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