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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 Rwanda is 58,0001

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Rwanda is 0.62 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, Rwanda ranked at No. 1511

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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, Rwanda ranked at No. 1642

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Rwanda are reported to have 9,8803 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Rwanda are reported to have 12,6864 firearms

ImpactsGun Death and Injury

Number of Homicides (any method)

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

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

2004: 15.355
2002: 20.00
1999: 45.08

ProductionGun Industry

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Firearm Manufacture

In Rwanda, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is prohibited6 7 8 9

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Home-made Guns

In Rwanda the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate10 11

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In Rwanda, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 7 12 13

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Small Arms Exports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Rwanda is reported to be US$39,02514 (1996)

Import Control

In Rwanda, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 6 15 7 12 13 9

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Small Arms Imports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Rwanda is reported to be US$161,52014 (2009)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Rwanda is high16 17 18 19

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Rwanda, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law12 20

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Rwanda include7 13 21 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Rwanda is categorised as restrictive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Rwanda is the Law No 13/2000 of 14/06/2000 modifying the Decree, the Law No 12/79 of 7th May, 1979 Concerning Firearms and their Ammunitions,23 24 and Law No. 33/2009 of 18/11/2009 on the Arms System12

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Rwanda are regulated by the Rwanda National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons25, the Minister in charge of National Police and the Ministry of Defence7 12

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Rwanda, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law26 27

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Rwanda, civilians are not allowed to possess weapons of war28 and: rifle-sticks, folding rifles, rifles with a barrel or a butt that can be dismantled into several parts, firearms with silencers, firearms with toxic effects, and any offensive or secretive firearms29

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Rwanda, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited28 29

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Rwanda, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence28 29

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Regulation of Handguns

In Rwanda, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence28 29

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Rwanda, only licensed gun owners26 30 31 8 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 Rwanda are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm27

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Rwanda is 21 years27

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Rwanda must pass background checks which consider mental and criminal27 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Rwanda, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required32 33

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Rwanda does not stipulate32 33 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Rwanda, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required27 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Rwanda gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every year34

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Licensing Records

In Rwanda, authorities maintain a record35 36 37 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 Rwanda are permitted to possess the number of guns specified in the licence38 39

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Rwanda is permitted to possess the quantity of ammunition specified in the licence38 39

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Rwanda, the law requires35 40 36 37 41 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 Rwanda, licensed firearm dealers are required42 40 37 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 Rwanda, State agencies are required35 43 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 Rwanda, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted31 8

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Rwanda, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful44 45

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Rwanda, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to the number specified in the licence38 39

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Rwanda, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined32 33

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Rwanda, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated32 33 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Rwanda do not include32 33 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 Rwanda include45 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 Rwanda include46 47 48 49 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 Rwanda include15 21 47 48 49 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 Rwanda, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law50 43 36 51 41

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Firearm Tracing

In Rwanda, state authorities do not carry out50 43 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Rwanda, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit26 30 8 52 53 54

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Rwanda, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit26 30 8 52 53 54

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Gun Free Zones

In Rwanda, private guns are prohibited in areas specified by the Minister in charge of the National Police55

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Rwanda, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 5 years prison and/or a fine56 57 58 59 60

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Rwanda are known to have61 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 Rwanda, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 7,500 (2005-2006) and 30,26661 (up to December 2009)

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Rwanda, it is state policy9 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

African Union

In June 2006, as a member of the African Union, Rwanda adopted an African Common Position to take to the Conference to Review the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA), held in June 200662

Regional Centre on Small Arms

In March 2000, as a member of the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA), Rwanda adopted the Nairobi Declaration on the Problem of Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region and the Horn of Africa, then on 21 April 2004 adopted the Nairobi Protocol for the Prevention, Control and Reduction of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States, a legally-binding multilateral protocol of which the RECSA is depository. The Nairobi Protocol has since been signed, and ratified63 64 by Rwanda

United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa

In November 2010, as a member of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa (UNSAC), Rwanda adopted the Central Africa Convention for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition, Parts and Components that can be used for their Manufacture, Repair and Assembly, known as the ‘Kinshasa Convention. A legally binding multilateral treaty for which UNSAC is depository, the Kinshasa Convention currently awaits signature, then ratification65 66 67 by Rwanda

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, Rwanda was absent from voting on68 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 ratified69 by Rwanda

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Rwanda 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 Aspects70

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Rwanda has submitted one or more national reports71 72 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Rwanda, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated73 72

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Rwanda, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated74 75

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Rwanda submitted to the UN, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is apparent72

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated72 by Rwanda to other UN Member States

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UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided72 to Rwanda by other UN Member States

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Rwanda has been a Member State of the United Nations since 196276

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list77 Rwanda as a Participating State
Last Updated on 4 August 2011

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Rwanda.2009.‘Structure of the Arsenal.’ Official Gazette No 52 bis of December 28, 2009, Law No 33/2009 of November 18, 2009, Relating to Arms.Kigali:Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda,18 November. (Q4726)Full Citation

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Rwanda.2009.‘Restrictions Applicable to Unmarked Arm.’ Official Gazette No 52 bis of December 28, 2009, Law No 33/2009 of November 18, 2009, Relating to Arms.Kigali:Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda,18 November. (Q4722)Full Citation

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Rwanda.2000.‘Articles 17 and 18.’ Law No 13/2000 of 14 Jun 2000, Modifying the Decree-Law No 12/79 of 7 May 1979, Concerning Firearms and their Ammunition (Loi No 13/2000 du 14 Juin 2000 Modifiant le Décret-Loi No 12/79 du 7 Mai 1979 sur le Régime des Armes à Feu et de Leurs Munitions).Kigali:Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Rwanda,14 June. (Q4703)Full Citation

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Rwanda.2009.‘Carriage of Firearm Without Licence.’ Official Gazette No 52 bis of December 28, 2009, Law No 33/2009 of November 18, 2009, Relating to Arms.Kigali:Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda,18 November. (Q4716)Full Citation

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Rwanda.2009.‘Requirements on the Carriage of Firearms.’ Official Gazette No 52 bis of December 28, 2009, Law No 33/2009 of November 18, 2009, Relating to Arms.Kigali:Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda,18 November. (Q4720)Full Citation

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Rwanda.2009.‘Areas Where Arms Are Prohibited.’ Official Gazette No 52 bis of December 28, 2009, Law No 33/2009 of November 18, 2009, Relating to Arms.Kigali:Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda,18 November. (Q4718)Full Citation

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Rwanda.2008.‘Jurisdictions / Criminalisation.’ National Report of Rwanda on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations,27 March. (Q3859)Full Citation

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Rwanda.2009.‘Criminal Acts.’ Official Gazette No 52 bis of December 28, 2009, Law No 33/2009 of November 18, 2009, Relating to Arms.Kigali:Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda,18 November. (Q4730)Full Citation

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Rwanda.2009.‘Penalties Applicable to a Person who Illegally Uses a Firearm.’ Official Gazette No 52 bis of December 28, 2009, Law No 33/2009 of November 18, 2009, Relating to Arms.Kigali:Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda,18 November. (Q4731)Full Citation

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