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Netherlands — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns held by civilians in the Netherlands is 510,0001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe rate of private gun ownership in the Netherlands is 3.91 firearms per 100 people Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, the Netherlands ranked at No. 782 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, the Netherlands ranked at No. 1121 Number of Registered FirearmsThe number of registered guns in the Netherlands is reported to be 330,0002 Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered firearms per 100 people in the Netherlands is 2.013 ImpactsDeath and InjuryHomicides (any method)Gun HomicidesHandgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Gun SuicidesHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Handgun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseHandgun 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, the Netherlands is ranked 'small'22 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingRegulation of Firearm ExportsIn the Netherlands, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from the Netherlands is reported to be US$2,094,12231 (2011) Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, the Netherlands is categorized as 'minor'32 Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in the Netherlands is moderate34 Market Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in the Netherlands is reported to be US$1,50035 Transparency of Small Arms TransfersIn the most recent survey of state transparency when declaring firearm and ammunition exports, the Netherlands was ranked number 7 among 48 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 17.00 points of a possible total of 2538 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in the Netherlands is categorised as restrictive39 Right to Possess FirearmsIn the Netherlands, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law45 Prohibited Firearms and AmmunitionGun Owner LicensingIn the Netherlands, only licensed gun owners46 54 55 49 52 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm LicenceMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn the Netherlands, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required45 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Netherlands does not stipulate45 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn the Netherlands, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required45 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn the Netherlands gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 1 year54 Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in the Netherlands are permitted to possess any number of firearms45 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn the Netherlands, licensed firearm dealers are required61 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn the Netherlands, State agencies are required60 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesIn the Netherlands, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited21 Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesWaiting Period for Gun PossessionIn the Netherlands, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined45 Regulation of Gun ShowsIn the Netherlands, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated45 in law Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in the Netherlands do not include45 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in the Netherlands do not include45 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in the Netherlands include64 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities Marking and Tracing Guns and AmmunitionFirearm MarkingFirearm TracingBallistic Marking of Firearms and AmmunitionIn the Netherlands, state authorities do not employ45 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition Carrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn the Netherlands, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited71 Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn the Netherlands, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is no more than 9 months prison or a fine72 Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in the Netherlands are known to have73 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Small Arms DestroyedIn the Netherlands, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 143,63273 Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn the Netherlands, it is state policy74 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsEuropean UnionEuropean Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands has submitted one or more national reports77 on its arms transfers United Nations Arms Trade TreatyIn 2009, the Netherlands voted to begin78 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 been signed and ratified79 by the Netherlands United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, the Netherlands 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 Aspects80 UNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn the Netherlands, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated83 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportUNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated82 by the Netherlands to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, the Netherlands has declared2 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, the Netherlands has been a Member State of the United Nations since 194585 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists86 the Netherlands as a Participating State |
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