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Slovenia — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Slovenia is 270,0001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe rate of private gun ownership in Slovenia is 13.51 firearms per 100 people Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Slovenia ranked at No. 1082 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Slovenia ranked at No. 471 Number of Registered FirearmsThe number of registered guns in Slovenia is reported to be 102,1702 Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Slovenia is 5.083 Number of Privately Owned RiflesIn Slovenia, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 47,4354 Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Slovenia, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 24,6214 Number of Privately Owned HandgunsThere are reportedly 28,2394 handguns in civilian possession in Slovenia ImpactsDeath and InjuryHomicides (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Slovenia, annual firearm homicides total 2010: 116 2009: 316 8 2008: 4 2007: 9 2006: 3 2005: 10 2004: 14 2003: 8 2002: 1016 2001: 7 2000: 11 1999: 9 1998: 7 1997: 17 1996: 13 1995: 18 1994: 7 1993: 9 1992: 13 1991: 12 1990: 6 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Slovenia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2010: 0.0516 2009: 0.1516 8 2008: 0.2 2007: 0.45 2006: 0.15 2005: 0.5 2004: 0.7 2003: 0.4 2002: 0.516 2001: 0.35 2000: 0.56 1999: 0.46 1998: 0.35 1997: 0.86 1996: 0.65 1995: 0.91 1994: 0.35 1993: 0.45 1992: 0.65 1991: 0.6 1990: 0.3 Handgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Gun SuicidesChartIn Slovenia, annual firearm suicides total 2010: 4819 2009: 38 2008: 56 2007: 45 2006: 53 2005: 50 2004: 52 2003: 69 2002: 52 2001: 40 2000: 62 1999: 49 1998: 37 1997: 57 1996: 50 1995: 50 1994: 60 1993: 61 1992: 53 1991: 66 1990: 43 Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Slovenia, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 2010: 2.3419 2009: 1.86 2008: 2.75 2007: 2.23 2006: 2.64 2005: 2.5 2004: 2.6 2003: 3.46 2002: 2.61 2001: 2.01 2000: 3.14 1999: 2.48 1998: 1.87 1997: 2.88 1996: 2.51 1995: 2.52 1994: 3.02 1993: 3.07 1992: 2.66 1991: 3.3 1990: 2.15 Handgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Slovenia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence4 Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Slovenia is ranked 'small'24 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingRegulation of Firearm ExportsMarket Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Slovenia is reported to be US$30032 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Slovenia is categorised as restrictive34 Prohibited Firearms and AmmunitionGun Owner LicensingIn Slovenia, only licensed gun owners (for certain arms)41 37 39 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm LicenceApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Slovenia are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security42 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Slovenia is 18 years42 Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Slovenia must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental and domestic violence42 records Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Slovenia stipulates (not defined)4 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Licensing RecordsIn Slovenia, authorities maintain a record4 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionA licensed firearm owner in Slovenia is permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm43 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationIn Slovenia, the law requires44 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register Gun Dealer Record KeepingGun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Slovenia, licensed gun makers are required45 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Slovenia, State agencies are required46 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 Slovenia include4 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Slovenia include4 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Carrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Slovenia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit, with some restrictions4 MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsEuropean UnionEuropean Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Slovenia 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 Slovenia has submitted one or more national reports51 on its arms transfers United Nations Arms Trade TreatyIn 2009, Slovenia voted to begin52 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 ratified53 by Slovenia United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Slovenia 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 Aspects54 UNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyUNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated56 by Slovenia to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Slovenia 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, Slovenia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 199258 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists59 Slovenia as a Participating State |
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