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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 Switzerland is 3,400,0001

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Switzerland is 45.72 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, Switzerland ranked at No. 221

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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, Switzerland ranked at No. 32

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Switzerland are reported to have 324,4843 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Switzerland are reported to have 26,7754 firearms

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Number of Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Switzerland, annual homicides by any means total

2010: 535 6 7
2009: 515 8 7
2008: 549 10
2007: 5110
2006: 6011 10
2005: 7510
2004: 7912 10
2003: 7312 10
2002: 8613 10
2001: 8610
2000: 69
1999: 89
1998: 76
1997: 87
1996: 83
1995: 82

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

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

2010: 0.7014
2009: 0.67
2008: 0.710
2007: 0.7
2006: 0.8
2005: 1.0
2004: 1.1
2003: 1.0
2002: 1.2
2001: 1.2
2000: 1.0
1999: 1.2
1998: 1.1
1997: 1.2
1996: 1.2
1995: 1.2
1994: 1.3215

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Number of Gun Homicides

ChartIn Switzerland, annual firearm homicides total

2010: 407
2009: 557
2008: 189
2007: 35
2006: 3411
2005: 48
2004: 5712 10
2003: 47
2002: 6813 10
2001: 4710
2000: 40
1999: 72
1998: 66

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2010: 0.5214
2009: 0.72
2008: 0.24
2007: 0.46
2006: 0.45
2005: 0.64
2004: 0.810
2003: 0.6
2002: 0.9
2001: 0.7
2000: 0.6
1999: 1.0
1998: 0.9
1994: 0.5816

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Number of Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Switzerland, annual suicides by any means total

2008: 1,31317
2007: 1,358
2006: 1,312
2005: 1,304
2004: 1,292
2003: 1,280
2002: 1,451
2001: 1,331
2000: 1,378
1999: 1,297
1998: 1,371
1997: 1,341
1996: 1,431
1995: 1,41917

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

ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2008: 17.3214
2007: 17.97
2006: 17.44
2005: 17.41
2004: 17.33
2003: 17.28
2002: 19.71
2001: 18.21
2000: 18.96
1999: 17.93
1998: 19.02
1997: 18.64
1996: 19.9618
1994: 21.2819

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Number of Gun Suicides

ChartIn Switzerland, annual firearm suicides total

2008: 23917
2007: 264
2006: 259
2005: 262
2004: 271
2003: 300
2002: 351
2001: 349
2000: 351
1999: 346
1998: 413
1997: 358
1996: 397
1995: 392

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2008: 3.1514
2007: 3.49
2006: 3.44
2005: 3.50
2004: 3.64
2003: 4.05
2002: 4.77
2001: 4.77
2000: 4.83
1999: 4.78
1998: 5.7518
1994: 5.6120

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Number of Unintentional Gun Deaths

In Switzerland, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

1998: 718

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

1998: 0.1018
1994: 0.1321

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

1994: 0.0722

ProductionGun Industry

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Firearm Manufacture

In Switzerland, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence23 24

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Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Switzerland is ranked 'medium'25

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In Switzerland, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 26 27

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Small Arms Exports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Switzerland is reported to be US$224,807,68828 (2009)29 30

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Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

In a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Switzerland is categorized as 'mid-level'31 30

Import Control

In Switzerland, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 32 33 26 34 35

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Small Arms Imports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Switzerland is reported to be US$66,245,55728 (2009)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Switzerland is moderate36

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Switzerland, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law37

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Switzerland do not include38 39 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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Transparency of Small Arms Transfers

In the most recent survey of state transparency when declaring firearm and ammunition exports, Switzerland was ranked number 1 among 49 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 21.00 points of a possible total of 2540

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Switzerland is categorised as restrictive41

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Switzerland is the Federal Law on Arms, Arms Accessories and Ammunitions 199742 and the Ordinance on Arms, Arms Accessories and Ammunitions 200843

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Switzerland are regulated by the Federal Legislative Authority36

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Switzerland, the right to private gun ownership is guaranteed by law42

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Switzerland, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, some automatic firearms converted into semi-automatic firearms44, incendiary or armour-piercing ammunition, and 'expansive projectiles for handguns'45

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

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

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Switzerland, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence44 46

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Regulation of Handguns

In Switzerland, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence47 46

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Switzerland, some 'manual repetition rifles' for sport and hunting may be owned without a licence, but in other cases only licensed gun owners48 49 50 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 Switzerland are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, hunting, target shooting, self-defence, and collection48 51 52 53

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Switzerland is 18 years48

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Switzerland must pass background checks which consider mental, criminal and domestic violence48 54 52 53 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Switzerland, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required36

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Switzerland stipulates54 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Switzerland, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required for a permit to carry a hidden handgun, but is not required55 56 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Switzerland gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 5 years57

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Licensing Records

In Switzerland, authorities maintains a record46 58 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 Switzerland are permitted to possess any number of firearms38 39

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Switzerland is permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition38 39

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Switzerland, the law requires59 47 46 58 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 Switzerland, licensed firearm dealers are required59 46 58 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In Switzerland, licensed gun makers are required58 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Switzerland, State agencies are required59 47 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Switzerland is obliged50 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Switzerland, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited60 61 62

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Switzerland, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful60 61 62

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Switzerland, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to 1 firearm per licence holder (up to 3 firearms allowed with special authorisation)63 64 and only persons authorised to acquire a firearm may purchase ammunition for that particular firearm65

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Switzerland, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined38 39

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Switzerland, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated38 39 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Switzerland include66 67 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 Switzerland do not include38 39 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 Switzerland include68 69 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 Switzerland include70 26 71 72 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 Switzerland, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law73 74 75 76

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Firearm Tracing

In Switzerland, state authorities carry out73 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Switzerland, state authorities do not employ38 39 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Switzerland, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, often subject to a valid licence, depending on the type of firearm55 56

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Switzerland, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed only with proof of genuine need and tangible danger, following mental health, criminal record and good character background checks, and after passing a police examination in firearm law and handgun safety55 48

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Switzerland, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is up to 3 years prison77

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Switzerland are known to have78 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 Switzerland, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 19,27078

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Switzerland, it is state policy79 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, Switzerland voted to begin80 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 not been signed81 by Switzerland

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Switzerland 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 Aspects82

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Switzerland has submitted one or more national reports83 84 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Switzerland, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated85 84

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Switzerland, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated85 86

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Switzerland submitted to the UN, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is apparent84 87

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated84 by Switzerland to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Switzerland has 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, Switzerland has been a Member State of the United Nations since 200288

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists89 Switzerland as a Participating State
Last Updated on 20 April 2012

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