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StockpilesGun Numbers

Civilian Guns

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

The estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Moldova is 300,0001

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Moldova is 1.32 to 7.13 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, Moldova ranked at No. 1031

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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, Moldova ranked at No. 833

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in Moldova is reported to be 26,6264

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

The rate of licensed firearm owners in Moldova is 0.605 per 100 people

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Moldova is reported to be 236,0001

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Moldova is 5.445

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Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In Moldova, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 6294

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Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

In Moldova, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 24,7244

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 3,9604 handguns in civilian possession in Moldova

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Estimated Number of Illicit Firearms

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Moldova there are estimated to be 50,0006

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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Moldova there are estimated to be 1.155 illicit firearms per 100 people

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Moldova are reported to have 182,0237 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Moldova are reported to have 15,4518 firearms

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

In Moldova, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2009: 219

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2009: 0.599

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Number of Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Moldova, annual homicides by any means total

2006: 18410
2005: 226
2004: 28311
2003: 336
2002: 34012
2001: 357
2000: 34813
1999: 327
1998: 322
1997: 35114
1996: 342
1995: 364

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

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

2008: 6.1515
2007: 5.90
2006: 4.8010
2005: 5.83
2004: 6.6711
2003: 7.94
2002: 7.9912
2001: 8.36
2000: 8.1313
1999: 7.62
1998: 7.49
1997: 8.1414
1996: 7.91
1995: 8.39

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Number of Gun Homicides

ChartIn Moldova, annual firearm homicides total

2010: 916
2009: 11
2008: 11
2007: 15
2006: 20
2005: 19
2004: 24
2003: 31
2002: 42
2001: 57
2000: 46
1999: 45
1998: 42
1997: 46
1996: 72
1995: 2714

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2010: 0.2516
2009: 0.31
2008: 0.31
2007: 0.42
2006: 0.56
2005: 0.53
2004: 0.67
2003: 0.86
2002: 1.16
2001: 1.57
2000: 1.26
1999: 1.23
1998: 1.15
1997: 1.26
1996: 1.67
1995: 0.6214

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Number of Suicides (any method)

In Moldova, annual suicides by any means total

1999: 57917

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

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

1999: 13.5717

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Number of Gun Suicides

ChartIn Moldova, annual firearm suicides total

2010: 1018
2009: 6
2008: 5
2007: 8
2006: 4
2005: 7
2004: 13
2003: 14
2002: 11
2001: 11
2000: 8
1999: 7
1998: 9
1997: 18
1996: 23

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2010: 0.2818
2009: 0.17
2008: 0.14
2007: 0.22
2006: 0.11
2005: 0.19
2004: 0.36
2003: 0.39
2002: 0.3
2001: 0.3
2000: 0.22
1999: 0.19
1998: 0.25
1997: 0.49
1996: 0.53

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Number of Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Moldova, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2010: 219
2008: 1
2007: 2
2006: 5
2005: 3
2004: 3
2003: 4
2002: 3
2001: 5
2000: 6
1999: 9
1998: 6
1997: 11
1996: 22

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2010: 0.0619
2008: 0.03
2007: 0.06
2006: 0.14
2005: 0.08
2004: 0.08
2003: 0.11
2002: 0.08
2001: 0.14
2000: 0.16
1999: 0.25
1998: 0.16
1997: 0.3
1996: 0.51

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2000: 517

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

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

2000: 0.1217

ProductionGun Industry

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Firearm Manufacture

In Moldova, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is prohibited outside the State monopoly, except cartridges for hunting weapons20 21 22 23

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In Moldova, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 24 25 26 27 28

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Small Arms Exports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Moldova is reported to be US$56829 (2009)

Import Control

In Moldova, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 30 31 24

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Small Arms Imports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Moldova is reported to be US$837,82729 (2009)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Moldova is moderate32

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

The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Moldova is reported to be US$5033

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Moldova, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law34

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Moldova include26 27 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 Moldova is categorised as restrictive35

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Moldova is the Weapons Law, 199836, Act No. 451-XV on Licensing Regulation of Business Activities, of 2001, and Act No. 1163-XIV on Control of Export, Re-Transfer, Import and Transit of Strategic Materials, of 200024

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Moldova are regulated by the Government, the Parliament, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Interdepartmental Commission for the Control of Export, Re-transfer, Import and Transit of Strategic Materials and the local Police authorities37 30 38 39 40 41 42

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Moldova, the right to private gun ownership is guaranteed by law43 44 45

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Moldova, civilians are not allowed to possess military weapons or any firearms other than hunting weapons, collector's weapons, and revolvers and/or pistols44 46

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Moldova, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited44 46

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Moldova, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited44 46

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Regulation of Handguns

In Moldova, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence44

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Moldova, only licensed gun owners45 47 48 49 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 Moldova are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, self-defence, hunting, target shooting, training, collection50 44 51 46 52

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Moldova is 18 years44

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Moldova must pass background checks which consider criminal, medical, mental and addiction47 44 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Moldova, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required53

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Moldova does not stipulate53 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Moldova, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required53 4 for a firearm licence

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Moldova are permitted to possess any number of firearms53

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Moldova is permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition53

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Moldova, the law requires54 55 56 57 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 Moldova, licensed firearm dealers are not required53 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 Moldova, State agencies are required58 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 Moldova, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without prior consent of Police59 55

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Moldova, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful59

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Moldova, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined53

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Moldova, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated53 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Moldova include56 60 61 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 Moldova do not include53 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 Moldova include62 63 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 Moldova include56 64 65 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 Moldova, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law21 66 67

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Firearm Tracing

In Moldova, state authorities carry out68 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Moldova, state authorities employ57 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Moldova, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit60 48 49 52

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Moldova, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit60 48 49 52

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Moldova, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 2 to 5 years in prison, and a fine in the amount of 300 to 600 conventional units69 70

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Moldova are known to have71 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 Moldova, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 9,67871

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Moldova, it is state policy71 72 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, Moldova voted to begin73 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 ratified74 by Moldova

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Moldova has submitted one or more national reports75 68 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Moldova, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated76 68

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Moldova, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated68

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated68 by Moldova to other UN Member States

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UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided68 to Moldova by other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Moldova has not 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, Moldova has been a Member State of the United Nations since 199277

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list78 Moldova as a Participating State
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