Israel — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe rate of private gun ownership in Israel is 7.31 firearms per 100 people Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Israel ranked at No. 813 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Israel ranked at No. 791 Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Israel is reported to be 296,2084 Number of Registered FirearmsThe number of registered guns in Israel is reported to be 403,0003 Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Israel is 5.985 ImpactsDeath and InjuryHomicides (any method)Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustrySmall Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Israel is ranked 'medium'23 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingRegulation of Firearm ExportsIn Israel, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 24 Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsMarket Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Israel is reported to be US$3,00029 Transparency of Small Arms TransfersIn the most recent survey of state transparency when declaring firearm and ammunition exports, Israel was ranked number 24 among 49 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 10.75 points of a possible total of 2531 MeasuresGun RegulationGun Owner LicensingGenuine Reason Required for Firearm LicenceMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Israel is 27 years and 21 years if served in the military32 Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Israel must pass background checks which consider health, mental and criminal32 records Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Israel gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 3 years34 Licensing RecordsLimit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionA licensed firearm owner in Israel is permitted to possess a limited quantity of ammunition37 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Israel, licensed gun makers are required38 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 regulations in Israel include34 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Carrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Israel, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit34 Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Israel, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 10 years of prison term34 MeasuresInternational ControlsUnited Nations Arms Trade TreatyIn 2009, Israel voted to begin43 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 not been signed44 by Israel United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Israel 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 Aspects45 UNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Israel, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated47 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated30 by Israel to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Israel has not declared3 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Israel has been a Member State of the United Nations since 194948 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list49 Israel as a Participating State |
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