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United States — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

Federal firearm legislation is limited.
States and municipalities regulate gun use with their own local law.

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Civilian Guns

Number of Privately Owned Firearms

The estimated total number of guns held by civilians in the United States is 270,000,0001 to 310,000,0002 3

Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in the United States is 101.054 1 firearms per 100 people

Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, the United States ranked at No. 15

Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, the United States ranked at No. 11

Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In the United States, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 110,000,0002

Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

In the United States, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 86,000,0002

Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 114,000,0002 handguns in civilian possession in the United States

Government Guns

Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of the United States are reported to have 3,054,5536 firearms

Routine Arming of Police

In the United States, police officers on routine patrol carry one or more firearms7 8 9 10

Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in the United States are reported to have 1,150,00011 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

Total Gun Deaths

ChartIn the United States, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2011: 32,16312
2010: 31,67213
2009: 31,347
2008: 31,593
2007: 31,224
2006: 30,896
2005: 30,694
2004: 29,569
2003: 30,136
2002: 30,242
2001: 29,573
2000: 28,663
1999: 28,874

Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2011: 10.312
2010: 10.2613
2009: 10.22
2008: 10.39
2007: 10.37
2006: 10.35
2005: 10.39
2004: 10.10
2003: 10.39
2002: 10.51
2001: 10.38
2000: 10.19
1999: 10.35

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn the United States, annual homicides by any means total

2011: 15,95312
2010: 16,25913 14
2009: 16,799
2008: 17,826
2007: 18,361
2006: 18,573
2005: 18,124
2004: 17,357
2003: 17,732
2002: 17,638
2001: 20,308
2000: 16,765
1999: 16,88913 15 16
1998: 14,27615 16
1997: 18,20817 16
1996: 19,645
1995: 21,606

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

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

2011: 5.112
2010: 5.2713 16
2009: 5.4813 14
2008: 5.86
2007: 6.10
2006: 6.22
2005: 6.13
2004: 5.93
2003: 6.11
2002: 6.13
2001: 7.13
2000: 5.96
1999: 6.0513 15 16
1998: 5.1915 16
1997: 6.716
1996: 7.3
1995: 8.1
1993: 9.9318

Gun Homicides

ChartIn the United States, annual firearm homicides total

2011: 11,10112
2010: 11,07813
2009: 11,49313 16
2008: 12,179
2007: 12,632
2006: 12,791
2005: 12,352
2004: 11,624
2003: 11,920
2002: 11,82913 19
2001: 11,348
2000: 10,80113
1999: 10,82813 15
1998: 9,25715

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2011: 3.612
2010: 3.5913
2009: 3.7513 14 16
2008: 4.01
2007: 4.19
2006: 4.29
2005: 4.18
2004: 3.97
2003: 4.11
2002: 4.1113 19
2001: 3.98
2000: 3.8413
1999: 3.8813 15
1998: 3.3715
1993: 7.0720

Handgun Homicides

ChartIn the United States, annual handgun homicides total

2011: 6,22021 22
2010: 6,11521 23 22
2009: 6,501
2008: 6,800
2007: 7,398
2006: 99723 22
2005: 1,074
2004: 1,011
2003: 1,011
2002: 1,024
2001: 1,014
2000: 1,068
1999: 1,082

Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2011: 2.004 22
2010: 1.984 23 22
2009: 2.12
2008: 2.24
2007: 2.46
2006: 0.323 22
2005: 0.4
2004: 0.3
2003: 0.3
2002: 0.4
2001: 0.4
2000: 0.4
1999: 0.4

Long Gun Homicides

ChartIn the United States, annual long gun homicides total

2011: 67921 22
2010: 73321 24 22
2009: 774
2008: 822
2007: 910
2006: 76824 22
2005: 765
2004: 714
2003: 687
2002: 744
2001: 758
2000: 694
1999: 693

Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

2011: 0.224
2010: 0.244 24 22
2009: 0.25
2008: 0.27
2007: 0.30
2006: 0.324 22
2005: 0.3
2004: 0.2
2003: 0.2
2002: 0.3
2001: 0.3
2000: 0.2
1999: 0.2

Gun Homicides (Other)

ChartIn the United States, annual gun homicides (other) total

2011: 1,68421 22
2010: 2,02621 25 22
2009: 1,924
2008: 1,906
2007: 1,821
2006: 11,02625 22
2005: 10,513
2004: 9,899
2003: 10,222
2002: 10,061
2001: 9,576
2000: 9,039
1999: 9,053

Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2011: 0.544
2010: 0.654 25 22
2009: 0.63
2008: 0.63
2007: 0.60
2006: 3.725 22
2005: 3.6
2004: 3.4
2003: 3.5
2002: 3.5
2001: 3.4
2000: 3.2
1999: 3.2

Suicides (any method)

ChartIn the United States, annual suicides by any means total

2011: 38,28512
2010: 38,36413
2009: 36,909
2008: 36,035
2007: 34,598
2006: 33,300
2005:32,63713 26
2004: 32,43913
2003: 31,484
2002: 31,655
2001: 30,62213 27
2000: 29,35013
1999: 29,199

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

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

2011: 12.312
2010: 12.4313
2009: 12.03
2008: 11.8513 26
2007: 11.4913
2006: 11.16
2005: 11.0413 26
2004: 11.0813
2003: 10.8513 28
2002: 11.0113
2001: 10.7513 27
2000: 10.4313
1999: 10.46
1993: 12.0629

Gun Suicides

ChartIn the United States, annual firearm suicides total

2011: 19,76612
2010: 19,39213
2009: 18,735
2008: 18,223
2007: 17,352
2006: 16,883
2005: 17,00213 30
2004: 16,75013
2003: 16,907
2002: 17,108
2001: 16,86913 27
2000: 16,58613
1999: 16,599

Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2011: 6.312
2010: 6.2813
2009: 6.11
2008: 5.99
2007: 5.76
2006: 5.66
2005: 5.7513 4
2004: 5.7213
2003: 5.83
2002: 5.95
2001: 5.9213 27
2000: 5.8913
1999: 5.95
1993: 7.3531

Handgun Suicides

ChartIn the United States, annual handgun suicides total

2010: 4,60332
2009: 4,474
2008: 4,119
2007: 3,801
2006: 3,655
2005: 3,654
2004: 3,609
2003: 3,672
2002: 3,597
2001: 3,489
2000: 3,520
1999: 3,476

Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 1.532
2009: 1.5
2008: 1.4
2007: 1.3
2006: 1.2
2005: 1.2
2004: 1.2
2003: 1.3
2002: 1.3
2001: 1.2
2000: 1.3
1999: 1.2

Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn the United States, the number of long gun suicides is

2010: 2,95733
2009: 2,924
2008: 2,952
2007: 2,758
2006: 2,758
2005: 2,915
2004: 2,798
2003: 2,668
2002: 2,908
2001: 2,814
2000: 2,684
1999: 2,776

Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 1.033
2009: 1.0
2008: 1.0
2007: 0.9
2006: 0.9
2005: 1.0
2004: 1.0
2003: 0.9
2002: 1.0
2001: 1.0
2000: 1.0
1999: 1.0

Gun Suicides (Other)

ChartIn the United States, annual gun suicides (other) total

2010: 11,83234
2009: 11,337
2008: 11,152
2007: 10,793
2006: 10,470
2005: 10,433
2004: 10,343
2003: 10,567
2002: 10,603
2001: 10,566
2000: 10,382
1999: 10,347

Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2010: 3.834
2009: 3.7
2008: 3.7
2007: 3.6
2006: 3.5
2005: 3.5
2004: 3.5
2003: 3.6
2002: 3.7
2001: 3.7
2000: 3.7
1999: 3.7

Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn the United States, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2011: 85112
2010: 60613
2009: 554
2008: 592
2007: 613
2006: 642
2005: 78913 30
2004: 64913
2003: 730
2002: 762
2001: 80213 27
2000: 77613
1999: 824

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2011: 0.312
2010: 0.2013
2009: 0.18
2008: 0.19
2007: 0.20
2006: 0.22
2005: 0.2713 4
2004: 0.2213
2003: 0.25
2002: 0.26
2001: 0.2813 27
2000: 0.2813
1999: 0.30
1993: 0.5935

Unintentional Handgun Deaths

ChartIn the United States, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total

2010: 9136
2009: 81
2008: 89
2007: 90
2006: 107
2005: 107
2004: 93
2003: 83
2002: 108
2001: 108
2000: 120
1999: 130

Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.036
2009: 0.0
2008: 0.0
2007: 0.0
2006: 0.0
2005: 0.0
2004: 0.0
2003: 0.0
2002: 0.0
2001: 0.0
2000: 0.0
1999: 0.0

Unintentional Long Gun Deaths

ChartIn the United States, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total

2010: 8337
2009: 98
2008: 101
2007: 92
2006: 73
2005: 104
2004: 95
2003: 105
2002: 119
2001: 148
2000: 131
1999: 112

Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.037
2009: 0.0
2008: 0.0
2007: 0.0
2006: 0.0
2005: 0.0
2004: 0.0
2003: 0.0
2002: 0.0
2001: 0.1
2000: 0.0
1999: 0.0

Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)

ChartIn the United States, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total

2010: 43238
2009: 375
2008: 402
2007: 431
2006: 462
2005: 578
2004: 461
2003: 542
2002: 535
2001: 546
2000: 525
1999: 582

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.138
2009: 0.1
2008: 0.1
2007: 0.1
2006: 0.2
2005: 0.2
2004: 0.2
2003: 0.2
2002: 0.2
2001: 0.2
2000: 0.2
1999: 0.2

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn the United States, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2011: 22212
2010: 25213
2009: 232
2008: 273
2007: 276
2006: 220
2005: 221
2004: 235
2003: 232
2002: 243
2001: 23113 27
2000: 23013
1999: 324

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

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2011: 0.112
2010: 0.0813
2009: 0.08
2008: 0.09
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.07
2005: 0.07
2004: 0.08
2003: 0.0813 28
2002: 0.0813
2001: 0.0813 27
2000: 0.0813
1999: 0.12
1993: 0.2239

Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn the United States, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total

2010: 3740
2009: 29
2008: 32
2007: 39
2006: 26
2005: 27
2004: 31
2003: 47
2002: 33
2001: 36
2000: 40
1999: 70

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

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.040
2009: 0.0
2008: 0.0
2007: 0.0
2006: 0.0
2005: 0.0
2004: 0.0
2003: 0.0
2002: 0.0
2001: 0.0
2000: 0.0
1999: 0.0

Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn the United States, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total

2010: 2341
2009: 24
2008: 31
2007: 24
2006: 23
2005: 31
2004: 21
2003: 26
2002: 27
2001: 21
2000: 24
1999: 33

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

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.041
2009: 0.0
2008: 0.0
2007: 0.0
2006: 0.0
2005: 0.0
2004: 0.0
2003: 0.0
2002: 0.0
2001: 0.0
2000: 0.0
1999: 0.0

Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn the United States, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2010: 19242
2009: 179
2008: 210
2007: 213
2006: 171
2005: 163
2004: 183
2003: 159
2002: 183
2001: 174
2000: 166
1999: 221

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

ChartIn the United States, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.142
2009: 0.1
2008: 0.1
2007: 0.1
2006: 0.1
2005: 0.1
2004: 0.1
2003: 0.1
2002: 0.1
2001: 0.1
2000: 0.1
1999: 0.1

Justifiable Gun Homicides

ChartIn the United States, annual legal intervention gun homicides total

2010: 6174 43
2009: 629
2008: 592
2007: 597
2006: 578

Non-fatal Gun Injuries

ChartIn the United States, the reported, or estimated annual number of non-fatal firearm injuries is

2011: 73,88344 45
2010: 73,50544 46
2009: 66,76944 47
2008: 78,62244
2007: 69,863
2006: 71,417
2005: 69,825
2004: 64,389
2003: 65,834
2002: 58,841
2001: 63,012

Rate of Non-fatal Gun Injury per 100,000 People

ChartIn the United States, the reported, or estimated annual rate or proportion of non-fatal firearm injury is

2011: 23.7144
2010: 23.8144 4
2009: 21.76
2008: 25.85
2007: 23.19
2006: 23.93
2005: 23.63
2004: 21.99
2003: 22.69
2002: 20.46
2001: 22.11

ProductionGun Industry

Regulation of Firearm Makers

In the United States, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence48 49 50 51

Number of Small Arms Manufactured

ChartThe reported annual number of small arms manufactured in the United States is

2010: 5,459,24052
2009: 5,555,81852 53
2008: 4,498,94452
2007: 3,922,61352 53
2006: 3,653,32452
2005: 3,241,494
2004: 3,099,025
2003: 3,308,404
2002: 3,366,895
2001: 2,932,65552 53
2000: 3,793,54152
1999: 4,047,747
1998: 3,713,590
1997: 3,593,504
1996: 3,854,439
1995: 4,316,342
1994: 5,173,217
1993: 5,055,637
1992: 4,175,836
1991: 3,563,106
1990: 3,959,968
1989: 4,418,393
1988: 3,963,877
1987: 3,559,663
1986: 3,040,934

Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, the United States is ranked 'major'54 55

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Regulation of Firearm Exports

In the United States, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 56

Firearm Exports (Number) - Manufacturers

ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from the United States is reported by manufacturers to be

2010: 241,97757
2009: 194,744
2008: 228,488
2007: 204,782
2006: 367,521
2005: 194,682
2004: 139,920
2003: 141,912
2002: 150,756
2001: 172,611
2000: 172,627
1999: 220,318
1998: 203,344
1997: 275,081
1996: 331,997
1995: 424,221
1994: 404,473
1993: 431,204
1992: 403,791
1991: 401,165
1990: 361,625
1989: 261,282
1988: 257,182
1987: 288,045
1986: 217,448

Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from the United States is reported to be US$844,462,43558 (2011)59

Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

In a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, the United States is categorized as 'major'60 61

Regulation of Firearm Imports

In the United States, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 56 49

Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to the United States is reported to be US$1,390,792,76158 (2011)62

Firearm Imports (Number)

ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to the United States is reported to be

2011: 3,252,40463
2010: 2,839,947
2009: 3,607,10663 53
2008: 2,606,38663
2007: 2,743,99363 53
2006: 2,432,52263
2005: 2,106,675
2004: 1,910,859
2003: 1,466,502
2002: 1,629,237
2001: 1,366,89663 53
2000: 1,096,78263
1999: 891,799
1998: 999,810
1997: 939,415
1996: 881,578
1995: 1,103,404
1994: 1,880,902
1993: 3,043,321
1992: 2,846,710
1991: 720,657
1990: 843,809
1989: 1,007,781
1988: 1,276,268
1987: 1,063,513
1986: 701,000

Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in the United States is moderate64 65 66

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

The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in the United States is reported to be US$50067

Regulation of Arms Brokers

In the United States, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law56

End User Certificates

Customs regulations in the United States include56 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

Transparency of Small Arms Transfers

In the most recent survey of state transparency when declaring firearm and ammunition exports, the United States was ranked number 9 among 49 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 16.25 points of a possible total of 2568

MeasuresGun Regulation

Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in the United States is categorised as permissive69

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in the United States includes the National Firearms Act of 193470, the Gun Control Act 1968,71 as amended70 and the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act 199350 70 (this is Federal legislation only: each US state and territory enacts its own gun law)72

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in the United States are regulated by the federal, state, and local authorities71

Right to Possess Firearms

In the United States, the right to private gun ownership is guaranteed by law73 74

Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In the United States, civilians are not allowed to possess machine-guns, sawn-off shotguns and rifles, silencers, and armour-piercing ammunition without appropriate registration75 76 77

Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In the United States, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited without appropriate registration76 77

Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In the United States, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted without a licence in some jurisdictions78

Regulation of Handguns

In the United States, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted without a licence in some jurisdictions76 50

Gun Owner Licensing

In the United States, non-prohibited persons79 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in the United States is regulated by state or local authorities according to weapon type, but is 18 years to purchase shotguns and rifles and 21 years to purchase all other firearms, according to Federal law80 81

Gun Owner Background Checks

A non-disqualified individual wishing to possess a firearm in the United States must pass background checks which consider criminal, health79 and mental79 82 83 84 records

Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the United States stipulates79 that firearm possession should be denied or guns seized

Firearm Registration

Civilian Gun Registration

In the United States, the law does not require85 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In the United States, licensed firearm dealers are required86 49 87 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In the United States, licensed gun makers are required86 49 87 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

State-Owned Firearm Records

In the United States, State agencies are required88 56 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in the United States is not obliged89 90 79 to pass official background checks before taking possession

Background Checks on Dealer Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in the United States is obliged91 49 79 50 51 84 to pass official background checks before taking possession

Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In the United States, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted in some jurisdictions89 79

Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In the United States, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful48 49 79

Number of Licensed Gun Dealers

ChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in the United States is reported to be

2011: 123,58792
2010: 118,487
2009: 115,395
2008: 112,943
2007: 108,933
2006: 107,316
2005: 106,432
2004: 106,214
2003: 104,105
2002: 103,411
2001: 102,913
2000: 103,157
1999: 103,942
1998: 105,536
1997: 107,554
1996: 135,794
1995: 191,495
1994: 250,833
1993: 283,925
1992: 284,117
1991: 276,116
1990: 269,079
1989: 264,063
1988: 272,953
1987: 262,022
1986: 267,166
1985: 248,794
1984: 222,443
1983: 230,613
1982: 211,918
1981: 190,296
1980: 174,619
1979: 171,216
1978: 169,052
1977: 173,484
1976: 165,697
1975: 161,927

Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In the United States, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined51

Regulation of Gun Shows

In the United States, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated93 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in the United States include88 56 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in the United States include94 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

Firearm Marking

In the United States, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law87 95 96

Firearm Tracing

In the United States, state authorities carry out87 95 97 65 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Carrying Guns

Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In the United States, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed with or without a permit depending on the jurisdiction, and prohibited in others71

Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In the United States, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed with or without a permit depending on the jurisdiction, and prohibited in others71

Gun Free Zones

In the United States, private guns are prohibited in federal facilities98

Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in the United States are known to have99 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

Small Arms Destroyed

In the United States, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 830,00099 (1993-1996)

Destruction and Disposal Policy

In the United States, it is state policy100 56 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

Organization of American States

On 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), the United States adopted the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition and Other Related Materials (CIFTA), a legally binding multilateral treaty of which the OAS is depository. The CIFTA Convention has since been signed, but not yet ratified101 102 by the United States

United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

At the resumption of the most recent session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (UNCCPCJ), a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council mandated to promote action to prevent national and transnational crime, the United States was listed as an elected member for a three-year term of office103

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, the United States voted to begin104 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 Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has not been signed105 by the United States

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, the United States 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 Aspects106

UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, the United States has submitted one or more national reports107 108 on its implementation of the UNPoA

UNPoA National Point of Contact

In the United States, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated109 108

UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In the United States, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated109 108

UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of the United States submitted to the UN, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is apparent108

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated108 by the United States to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, the United States has not declared5 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, the United States has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945110

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists111 the United States as a Participating State


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