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Anguilla — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Anguilla, annual homicides by any means total 2014: 42 2013: 1 2012: 5 2011: 0 2010: 0 2009: 1 2008: 13 4 5 2007: 4 2006: 5 2005: 0 2004: 2 2003: 1 2002: 2 2001: 0 2000: 1 1999: 05 1998: 0 1997: 1 1996: 0 1995: 1 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleProportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleSuicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsUnintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ImportsSmall Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Anguilla is reported by Customs to be US$12,1508 (2011) MeasuresGun RegulationGun Ownership and PossessionIn Anguilla, only licensed gun owners11 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Anguilla stipulates12 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Anguilla, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required11 for a firearm licence MeasuresInternational ControlsUnited Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Anguilla is not a Member State of the United Nations13 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list14 Anguilla as a Participating State BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.
SDG 16,15 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).
In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing. Homicides (any method)ChartIn Anguilla, annual homicides by any means total 2014: 42 2013: 1 2012: 5 2011: 0 2010: 0 2009: 1 2008: 13 4 5 2007: 4 2006: 5 2005: 0 2004: 2 2003: 1 2002: 2 2001: 0 2000: 1 1999: 05 1998: 0 1997: 1 1996: 0 1995: 1 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesRate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleProportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleMarking and TracingFirearm TracingIn Anguilla, state authorities carry out16 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures Global Peace IndexTo see where Anguilla ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Anguilla on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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