Liechtenstein — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawImpactsDeath and InjuryHomicides (any method)ProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Liechtenstein, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence5 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingSmuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Liechtenstein is low9 End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Liechtenstein include12 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Liechtenstein is categorised as restrictive13 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Liechtenstein are regulated by the Liechtenstien National Police6 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionRegulation of HandgunsIn Liechtenstein, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence9 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Liechtenstein, only licensed gun owners (for certain arms)9 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Liechtenstein are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security9 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Liechtenstein is 18 years9 Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Liechtenstein must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health and domestic violence9 records Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Liechtenstein, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required9 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Liechtenstein stipulates9 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Liechtenstein, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required9 for a firearm licence Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationIn Liechtenstein, the law requires16 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Liechtenstein, licensed firearm dealers are required17 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingState-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Liechtenstein, State agencies are required19 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 Liechtenstein include9 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Liechtenstein include19 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Liechtenstein include9 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Carrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Liechtenstein, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit, with some restrictions9 Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in Liechtenstein are known to have22 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Firearms Surrendered and SeizedIn Liechtenstein, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 2011: 2222 MeasuresInternational ControlsGeneva 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 200823 by Liechtenstein. United Nations Arms Trade TreatyThe United Nations Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified24 by Liechtenstein 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 ratified25 by Liechtenstein United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Liechtenstein 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 Aspects26 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Liechtenstein submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent11 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated11 by Liechtenstein to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Liechtenstein has declared33 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Liechtenstein has been a Member State of the United Nations since 199034 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list35 Liechtenstein as a Participating State BackgroundCountry ProfileConflict ProfileFor a profile of conflict in Liechtenstein, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University |
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