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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 Latvia is 280,0001

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Latvia is 19.02 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, Latvia ranked at No. 1051

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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, Latvia ranked at No. 322

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Latvia is reported to be 57,5603

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Latvia is 2.484

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Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In Latvia, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 44,6573

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 10,8833 handguns in civilian possession in Latvia

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Latvia are reported to have 86,0645 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Latvia are reported to have 8,4626 firearms

ImpactsGun Death and Injury

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

In Latvia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2009: 437

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2009: 1.917

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Number of Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Latvia, annual homicides by any means total

2006: 1488
2005: 130
2004: 1999
2003: 220
2002: 21410
2001: 219
2000: 23811
1999: 229
1998: 250
1997: 27212
1996: 268
1995: 288

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

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

2008: 4.4013
2007: 5.10
2006: 6.478
2005: 5.65
2004: 8.499
2003: 9.44
2002: 9.1510
2001: 9.28
2000: 10.0311
1999: 9.50
1998: 10.21
1997: 11.0312
1996: 10.76
1995: 11.45

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Number of Gun Homicides

ChartIn Latvia, annual firearm homicides total

2009: 314
2008: 9
2007: 7
2006: 15
2005: 13
2004: 9
2003: 21
2002: 25
2001: 36
2000: 31
1999: 34
1998: 48
1997: 55
1996: 55
1995: 5612

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2009: 0.1314
2008: 0.4
2007: 0.31
2006: 0.66
2005: 0.57
2004: 0.39
2003: 0.9
2002: 1.07
2001: 1.53
2000: 1.31
1999: 1.4
1998: 1.96
1997: 2.23
1996: 2.21
1995: 2.2312

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Number of Suicides (any method)

In Latvia, annual suicides by any means total

1999: 76415

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

In Latvia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

1999: 33.1215

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Number of Gun Suicides

ChartIn Latvia, annual firearm suicides total

2009: 3116
2008: 27
2007: 33
2006: 33
2005: 22
2004: 29
2003: 30
2002: 37
2001: 29
2000: 32
1999: 47
1998: 46
1997: 52
1996: 56

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2009: 1.3716
2008: 1.19
2007: 1.45
2006: 1.44
2005: 0.96
2004: 1.25
2003: 1.29
2002: 1.58
2001: 1.23
2000: 1.35
1999: 1.93
1998: 1.88
1997: 2.11
1996: 2.25

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Number of Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Latvia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2009: 417
2008: 1
2007: 4
2005: 3
2004: 2
2003: 1
2002: 4
2001: 2
2000: 3
1999: 5
1998: 2
1997: 3
1996: 9

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2009: 0.1817
2008: 0.04
2007: 0.18
2005: 0.13
2004: 0.09
2003: 0.04
2002: 0.17
2001: 0.09
2000: 0.13
1999: 0.21
1998: 0.08
1997: 0.12
1996: 0.36

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2000: 315

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

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

2000: 0.1315

ProductionGun Industry

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Firearm Manufacture

In Latvia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence (but not conducted in practise)18 19 20

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Home-made Guns

In Latvia the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate21

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In Latvia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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Small Arms Exports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Latvia is reported to be US$810,63430 (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, Latvia is categorized as 'minor'31

Import Control

In Latvia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 22 23 32 26 27 28 29

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Small Arms Imports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Latvia is reported to be US$7,100,60330 (2009)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Latvia is moderate21

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

The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Latvia is reported to be US$18033

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Latvia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law23 34 34 35 36

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Latvia include24 25 37 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 Latvia is categorised as restrictive38

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Latvia is the Law on the Handling of Weapons, the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 159 of March 1, 2005, the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 1665 of December 28, 200939 40 32, and the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons41 42

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Latvia are regulated by the Cabinet43 and the Office for Control of Weaponry of the Department of Security Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,44 and the European Commission42

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Latvia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law45

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Latvia, civilians are not allowed to possess imitation, sawn-off firearms, automatic category A firearms, military smooth-bore firearms, short-barrelled category B firearms46 47 48 49

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Latvia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited50 48 49

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Latvia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence50 47 51 52 49

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Regulation of Handguns

In Latvia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence, up to 9mm50 32 48 51 52 49

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Latvia, only licensed gun owners32 53 54 3 55 48 51 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 Latvia are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, self-defence, hunting, sport, work or performance of duties, as well as collection32 56 57 58 50 3 59

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Latvia is 18 years56 59

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Latvia must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental, addiction, medical and prohibited military60 59 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Latvia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required45

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Latvia does not stipulate45 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Latvia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required57 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Latvia gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 1 to 5 years53

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Licensing Records

In Latvia, authorities maintain a record61 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 Latvia are permitted to possess 10 firearms57

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Latvia is permitted to possess only 500 cartridges of same calibre57 62

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Latvia, the law requires58 63 61 64 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 Latvia, licensed firearm dealers are required22 61 64 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Latvia, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited18

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Latvia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful18 22 32 65 52

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Latvia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined45

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Latvia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated45 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Latvia do not include45 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 Latvia include66 67 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 Latvia include66 67 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 Latvia include53 32 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 Latvia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law46 34 20 68

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Firearm Tracing

In Latvia, state authorities carry out63 68 64 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Latvia, state authorities employ63 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Latvia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit69 50 53

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Latvia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited46

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Latvia, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 10 years prison70

Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Latvia, it is state policy71 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

European Union

As a member of the European Union, Latvia 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 Parliament72 73

European Union Export Reporting

Under the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Latvia 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 Latvia has yet to submit a national report74 on its arms transfers

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, Latvia voted to begin75 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 ratified76 by Latvia

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Latvia 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 Aspects77

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Latvia has submitted one or more national reports78 34 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Latvia, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated79 34

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Latvia, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated79

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated34 by Latvia to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Latvia 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, Latvia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 199180

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists81 Latvia as a Participating State
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