Zambia — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Zambia is 230,0001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe rate of private gun ownership in Zambia is 8.92 firearms per 100 people Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Zambia ranked at No. 1121 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 179 countries, Zambia ranked at No. 682 Number of Registered FirearmsThe number of registered guns in Zambia is reported to be 86,6421 Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Zambia is 0.743 ImpactsGun Death and InjuryProductionGun IndustryHome-made GunsIn Zambia the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low9 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingSmuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Zambia is low9 Market Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Zambia is reported to be US$8021 Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Zambia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law22 End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Zambia do not include23 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Zambia is categorised as permissive24 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Zambia is the Firearms Act25 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Zambia are regulated by the Minister12 Right to Possess FirearmsIn Zambia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law26 Gun Owner LicensingIn Zambia, only licensed gun owners26 31 32 14 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm LicenceMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Zambia is 21 years33 Gun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Zambia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required23 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Zambia does not stipulate23 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Zambia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required32 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Zambia gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 3 years34 Licensing RecordsIn Zambia, authorities maintain a record35 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Zambia are permitted to possess 1 firearm per firearm certificate31 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationIn Zambia, the law requires35 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Zambia, licensed firearm dealers are required36 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesLimit on Gun Dealer SalesWaiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Zambia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined23 Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Zambia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated23 in law Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Zambia include40 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Zambia include41 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Zambia include42 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Zambia include30 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Zambia, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 15 years prison26 MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsAfrican UnionIn June 2006, as a member of the African Union, Zambia 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 200647 Southern African Development CommunityAs a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Zambia signed the SADC Declaration Concerning Firearms, Ammunition and Other Related Materials in March 2001. This laid the ground for the August, 2001 adoption of the legally binding SADC Protocol on Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Related Materials48 United Nations Arms Trade TreatyIn 2009, Zambia voted to begin49 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 ratified50 by Zambia United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Zambia 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 Aspects51 UNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyUNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Zambia submitted to the UN, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is apparent55 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated53 by Zambia to other UN Member States UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been provided56 to Zambia by other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Zambia has not declared1 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Zambia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 196457 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list58 Zambia as a Participating State |
| Last Updated on 18 March 2012 |
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