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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

In the Virgin Islands (US), the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be

2001: 8.3%1

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2012: 452
2011: 41
2010: 533

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2012: 41.592
2011: 37.86
2010: 48.91

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2012: 442
2011: 38
2010: 47

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2012: 12
2011: 3
2010: 6

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual homicides by any means total

2012: 512
2011: 45
2010: 564
2009: 505 4
2008: 454
2007: 434 6
2006: 43
2005: 35
2004: 37
2003: 31
2002: 41
2001: 28
2000: 24
1999: 276

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

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2012: 41.592
2011: 37.86
2010: 48.91
2009: 45.55 4
2008: 42.14
2007: 40.14 6
2006: 40.0
2005: 32.5
2004: 34.2
2003: 28.54 6 7
2002: 37.84 6
2001: 25.8
2000: 22.1
1999: 24.96
1998: 22.9
1997: 27.6

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual male homicides by any means total

2012: 492
2011: 42
2010: 498

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual female homicides by any means total

2012: 22
2011: 3
2010: 78

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual firearm homicides total

2014: 219
2013: 14
2012: 432
2011: 38
2010: 48

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 20.1610
2013: 13.37
2012: 39.742
2011: 35.09
2010: 44.30

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual male firearm homicides total

2012: 422
2011: 36
2010: 44

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual female firearm homicides total

2012: 12
2011: 2
2010: 4

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Handgun Homicides

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual handgun homicides total

2014: 179
2013: 13
2012: 28
2011: 27
2010: 36

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 16.3210
2013: 12.41
2012: 26.60
2011: 25.52
2010: 33.88

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Long Gun Homicides

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual long gun homicides total

2014: 49
2013: 0
2012: 3
2011: 0
2010: 1

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 3.8410
2013: 0.00
2012: 2.85
2011: 0.00
2010: 0.94

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Gun Homicides (Other)

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual gun homicides (other) total

2014: 09
2013: 1
2012: 11
2011: 4
2010: 4

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

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.0010
2013: 0.95
2012: 10.45
2011: 3.78
2010: 3.76

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual suicides by any means total

2012: 1011
2011: 8
2010: 8
2009: 95

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

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2012: 9.242
2011: 7.39
2010: 7.38
2009: 8.43

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual male suicides by any means total

2012: 62
2011: 6
2010: 5

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual female suicides by any means total

2012: 42
2011: 2
2010: 3

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual firearm suicides total

2012: 22
2011: 2
2010: 23

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2012: 1.852
2011: 1.85
2010: 1.85

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual male firearm suicides total

2012: 22
2011: 1
2010: 1

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual female firearm suicides total

2012: 02
2011: 1
2010: 1

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2012: 02
2011: 1
2010: 33

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2012: 02
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2012: 02
2011: 1
2010: 2

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2012: 02
2011: 0
2010: 1

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 02
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 02
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 02
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Non-fatal Gun Injuries

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual number of non-fatal firearm injuries is

2012: 4511
2009: 525

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

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the annual rate of non-fatal firearm injury per 100,000 population is

2012: 42.711
2009: 47.45

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In the Virgin Islands (US), the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence12 13 14 15

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Firearm Exports

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from the Virgin Islands (US) is reported by Customs to be US$31816 (1997)

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Firearm Imports

In the Virgin Islands (US), firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law17 18

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In the Virgin Islands (US), the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law19

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in the Virgin Islands (US) do not include19 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in the Virgin Islands (US) is categorised as restrictive20

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in the Virgin Islands (US) includes the Virgin Islands (US) Code21

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in the Virgin Islands (US) are regulated by the Commissioner of Police22

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Right to Possess Firearms

In the Virgin Islands (US), the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the US Constitution,23 as limited by federal law24 and state law25

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In the Virgin Islands (US), only licensed gun owners12 26 27 28 29 22 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in the Virgin Islands (US) are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting and self-defence12

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands (US) is 16 years28

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in the Virgin Islands (US) must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, and addiction30 28 31 32 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In the Virgin Islands (US), third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required12

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Partner to be Advised or Interviewed

In the Virgin Islands (US), licensing authorities are not required19 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Virgin Islands (US) stipulates31 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In the Virgin Islands (US), an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required19 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In the Virgin Islands (US), gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every three years (maximum)29

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Licensing Records

In the Virgin Islands (US), authorities maintain a record33 34 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 the Virgin Islands (US) are permitted to possess any number of firearms19

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in the Virgin Islands (US) are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition19

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In the Virgin Islands (US), the law requires33 34 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 the Virgin Islands (US), licensed firearm dealers are required13 18 35 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 the Virgin Islands (US), licensed gun makers are required13 18 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In the Virgin Islands (US), the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without prior approval from the Police Commissioner18 35

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In the Virgin Islands (US), dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful12 36 15 13 37 14

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In the Virgin Islands (US), the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 48 hours37

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In the Virgin Islands (US), gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated19 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in the Virgin Islands (US) include38 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 the Virgin Islands (US) include13 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in the Virgin Islands (US) do not include19 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 the Virgin Islands (US), a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law33 39

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Firearm Tracing

In the Virgin Islands (US), state authorities do not carry out19 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Carrying Guns

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Law Regulates Firearms in Public

In the Virgin Islands (US), carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law12 26

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Reciprocity for Hidden Handgun Permit Holders

In the Virgin Islands (US), gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (to those state that meet Virgin Islands (US) requirements)40 reciprocal rights

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In the Virgin Islands (US), the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm41 is seven years in prison42 43 44 45 46 47

Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

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Firearms Surrendered and Seized

ChartIn the Virgin Islands (US), the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be

2014: 13548
2013: 16049
2012: 15850
2011: 13351
2010: 13852
2009: 7753

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In the Virgin Islands (US), it is state policy54 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, the Virgin Islands (US) are not a Member State of the United Nations55

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list56 the Virgin Islands (US) as a Participating State

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Waiselfiz, Julio Jacobo.2015.‘Number and Rate of Gun Deaths in 90 Countries (Número e taxas de mortalidade por AF segundo causa básica em 90 países do mundo).’ Violence Map: Deaths by Firearms (Mapa da Violência: Mortes Matadas por Armas de Fogo).Brasilia:Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales / Latin American Social Sciences Institute,1 January. (Q11896)Full Citation

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UNODC.2014.‘Homicides in the Virgin Islands (US).’ Global Study on Homicide 2013: Trends, Context, Data.Vienna:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),10 April. (Q10159)Full Citation

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Kochanek, Kenneth D, Jiaquan Xu, Sherry L Murphy, Arialdi M Miniño and Hsiang-Ching Kung.2011.‘Gun Deaths in Virgin Islands (US), 2009.’ National Vital Statistics Reports: Deaths, Final Data for 2009.Atlanta, GA:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics / National Vital Statistics System,29 December. (Q11672)Full Citation

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UNODC.2013.‘Homicide in 207 Countries - US Virgin Islands.’ Global Study on Homicide 2011: Trends, Context, Data.Vienna:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime,26 June. (Q6351)Full Citation

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Petrini, Benjamin.2011.‘Latin America and the Caribbean, 1995-2008, Total Recorded Intentional Homicide, Completed, Rate per 100,000 Population.’ World Bank Homicide Rate Dataset 1995-2008.Washington, DC:Social Development Department, World Bank,10 February. (Q3817)Full Citation

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UNODC.2017.‘Intentional Homicide Victims by Sex.’ Crime and Drugs Data.Vienna:UNODC,19 May. (Q13356)Full Citation

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FBI.2015.‘Crime in the United States / CIUS.’ Uniform Crime Reports / UCR.Washington, DC:US Federal Bureau of Investigation,1 September. (Q1978)Full Citation

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GunPolicy.org.2016.‘Calculated Rates - Virgin Islands (US).’ Historical Population Data - USCB International Data Base.Suitland, MD:US Census Bureau Population Division,20 May. (Q11624)Full Citation

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Murphy, Sherry L, Kenneth D Kochanek, Jiaquan Xu and Melonie Heron.2015.‘Gun Deaths in Virgin Islands (US), 2012.’ National Vital Statistics Reports: Deaths, Final Data for 2012.Atlanta GA:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics / National Vital Statistics System,31 August. (Q11673)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Persons Who May Be Licensed to Carry Firearms.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9055)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Conditions for Dealers' Operations; Records of Transactions.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9056)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Selling Firearms and Ammunition Without a License.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9058)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Qualifications of Dealer or Gunsmith.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9065)Full Citation

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Marsh, Nicholas.2014.‘Database of Authorised Transfers of Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ NISAT Small Arms Trade Database.Oslo:Norwegian Initiative on Small Arms Transfers,22 December. (Q16)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).2001.‘Importation of Firearms Without a License.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),29 December. (Q9076)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1994.‘License to Sell Firearms and/or Ammunition; Gunsmiths; Report of Transactions; Private Transfer Sales to Minors or Aliens.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),6 April. (Q9071)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1957.‘General Provisions.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),1 September. (Q12078)Full Citation

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Newton, George D and Franklin E Zimring.1969.‘Firearm Licensing: Permissive v Restrictive.’ Firearms & Violence in American Life: A staff report submitted to the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence.Washington, DC:US Government Printing Office,1 January. (Q22)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1957.‘General Provisions.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),1 September. (Q9053)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).2003.‘Application for License; Form, Oath; Fees.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),14 July. (Q9079)Full Citation

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USA.1791.‘Second Amendment to the Constitution.’ Constitution of the United States, The Bill of Rights.Washington, DC:Congress of the United States of America,15 December. (Q1954)Full Citation

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Scalia, J.2008.‘District of Columbia et al. v. Heller.’ Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.Washington, DC:Supreme Court of the United States,26 June. (Q8502)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1957.‘General Provisions.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),1 September. (Q9084)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Persons Who May Lawfully Carry Firearms.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9054)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Applicability of Chapter.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9062)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1969.‘Qualifications of Applicant.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),19 November. (Q9063)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1984.‘Contents of License.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),15 June. (Q9070)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1984.‘Grounds for Refusing to Issue License.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),15 June. (Q9068)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).2005.‘Persons Ineligible to Possess or Carry Firearms or Ammunition.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),5 March. (Q9080)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1984.‘Psychological Tests.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),14 June. (Q9067)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Firearms Register.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9059)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1996.‘Report of Firearms Purchased Outside or Brought into the Virgin Islands.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),22 November. (Q9074)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1996.‘Registration of Firearms Upon Purchase from Dealer; Registration of Firearms Transferred from Non-dealer.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),22 November. (Q9075)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1994.‘Application for Dealer's or Gunsmith's License.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),6 April. (Q9072)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Sales of Weapons and Ammunition Without Licenses Prohibited; Sales Slips.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9057)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).2002.‘Safe Storage of Firearms; Penalties.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),17 June. (Q9078)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Alteration of Identifying Marks of Weapons Prohibited.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9060)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Reciprocal Recognition of Out-of-State Licenses.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9064)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).2010.‘Possession or Sale of Ammunition.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),20 August. (Q9082)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).2001.‘General Penalty Section.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),29 December. (Q9077)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1968.‘Illegal Use of License; Penalty.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),11 July. (Q9061)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1984.‘Confiscation of Illegally Held Weapons.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),1 June. (Q9066)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1996.‘Minimum Sentences; No Probation or Parole.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),22 November. (Q9073)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).2013.‘Carrying of Firearms; Openly or Concealed; Evidence of Intent to Commit Crime of Violence; Definitions.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),15 October. (Q9083)Full Citation

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ATF.2015.‘Total Number of Firearms Recovered and Traced, 2014.’ ATF Firearms Trace Data Disclaimer: Virgin Islands (US), 2014.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q11667)Full Citation

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ATF.2014.‘Total Number of Firearms Recovered and Traced, 2013.’ ATF Firearms Trace Data Disclaimer: Virgin Islands (US), 2013.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q11668)Full Citation

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ATF.2013.‘Total Number of Firearms Recovered and Traced, 2012.’ ATF Firearms Trace Data Disclaimer: Virgin Islands (US), 2012.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q11669)Full Citation

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ATF.2012.‘Total Number of Firearms Recovered and Traced, 2011.’ ATF Firearms Trace Data Disclaimer: Virgin Islands (US), 2011.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q11670)Full Citation

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ATF.2011.‘Total Number of Firearms Recovered and Traced, 2010.’ ATF Firearms Trace Data Disclaimer: Virgin Islands (US), 2010.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q11671)Full Citation

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ATF.2010.‘Total Number of Firearms Recovered and Traced, 2009.’ ATF Firearms Trace Data Disclaimer: Virgin Islands (US), 2009.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q11666)Full Citation

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Virgin Islands (US).1984.‘Seizure and Forfeiture.’ Virgin Islands (US) Code.Charlotte Amalie:Office of the Code Revisor, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (US),15 June. (Q9069)Full Citation

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Wassenaar Arrangement.1996.‘Introduction: Participating States.’ Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies.Vienna:Wassenaar Secretariat,12 July. (Q19)Full Citation