Aruba — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsBlue-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.Government GunsBlue-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.Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Aruba are reported to have 7003 firearms ImpactsDeath 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.ChartIn Aruba, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2016: 64 2015: 4 2014: 1 2013: 4 2012: 75 2011: 1 2010: 2 2009: 1 2008: 1 2007: 3 2006: 1 2005: 4 2004: 1 2003: 1 2001: 5 2000: 1 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsRate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Female Gun DeathsHomicides (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 Aruba, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 64 2015: 24 2014: 2 2013: 6 2012: 4 2011: 2 2010: 46 2009: 4 2008: 5 2007: 3 2006: 5 2005: 6 2004: 2 2003: 4 2002: 5 2001: 4 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.Suicides (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 Aruba, annual suicides by any means total 2016: 74 2015: 10 2014: 5 2013: 2 2012: 3 2011: 10 2010: 7 2009: 4 2008: 4 2007: 9 2006: 9 2005: 10 2004: 8 2003: 2 2001: 4 2000: 10 Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Suicide Victims (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.Unintentional 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.ChartIn Aruba, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2014: 04 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 0 Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseRate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Aruba, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence8 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ImportsSmall Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Aruba is reported by Customs to be US$ 2021: 148,00015 2020: 104,000 2019: 93,000 2018: 411,000 2017: 67,000 2016: 148,000 2015: 132,000 2014: 56,000 2013: 162,000 2012: 190,000 2011: 71,000 2010: 9,000 2009: 21,000 2008: 6,000 2007: 10,000 2006: 9,000 2005: 11,000 MeasuresGun RegulationRestricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Aruba, civilians are not allowed to possess 'machine' guns, chemical, and incendiary weapons8 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Aruba, only licensed gun owners23 24 29 30 and conditionally licensed gun owners31 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Aruba must pass a background check which considers unspecified23 records Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Aruba, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one calendar year.29 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn Aruba, licensed firearm dealers are required24 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Aruba, licensed gun makers are required24 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority MeasuresInternational ControlsWassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list39 Aruba 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 16,40 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 Aruba, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 64 2015: 24 2014: 2 2013: 6 2012: 4 2011: 2 2010: 46 2009: 4 2008: 5 2007: 3 2006: 5 2005: 6 2004: 2 2003: 4 2002: 5 2001: 4 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 HomicidesDisarmamentDestruction and Disposal PolicyIn Aruba, it is state policy.41 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market Marking and TracingFirearm TracingIn Aruba, state authorities carry out42 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures Global Peace IndexTo see where Aruba ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Aruba on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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