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Austria — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Austria ranked at No. 313 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Austria ranked at No. 142 Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunIn Austria, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be 2015: 7%4 Proportion of Households with FirearmsProportion of Households with HandgunsNumber of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Austria is reported to be 330,0006 Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Austria is 4.087 Number of Registered FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Austria, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2014: 25011 12 13 14 2013: 244 2012: 23011 12 14 15 2011: 21611 12 14 2010: 24716 2009: 23511 12 13 14 2008: 215 2007: 21011 12 13 2006: 24211 12 13 14 2005: 249 2004: 22911 12 13 2003: 245 2002: 28011 12 13 14 2001: 28111 12 13 2000: 301 1999: 29311 12 13 14 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)ChartIn Austria, annual homicides by any means total 2015: 4418 2014: 3817 2013: 36 2012: 36 2011: 46 2010: 45 2009: 43 2008: 45 2007: 45 2006: 61 2005: 54 2004: 59 2003: 50 2002: 65 2001: 70 2000: 82 1999: 6019 20 1998: 77 1997: 66 1996: 99 1995: 82 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Austria, annual firearm homicides total 2014: 1011 2013: 13 2012: 511 15 2011: 8 2010: 15 2009: 20 2008: 14 2007: 13 2006: 1011 23 19 2005: 13 2004: 1311 2003: 16 2002: 1311 19 2001: 15 2000: 2511 1999: 17 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleProportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsHandgun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Suicides (any method)Gun SuicidesHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Long Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseHandgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Austria, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence30 Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Austria was ranked 'medium'31 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsSmuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Austria is moderate6 End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Austria include59 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 TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Austria scored 2018: 16.0060 2016: 10.2561 2014: 10.5062 2013: 14.2563 2012: 13.7564 2011: 12.2565 2010: 12.2566 2009: 12.2567 2008: 12.2568 2007: 11.5069 2006: 11.7570 2005: 10.7571 2004: 8.0072 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Austria is categorised as permissive73 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Austria includes the Weapons Act (Waffengesetz) of 1996,74 the Trade and Industrial Code (Gewerbeordnung) of 2002,30 the War Material Act (Kriegsmaterialgesetz),32 the Foreign Trade Act (Außenwirtschaftsgesetz),56 the Council Directive 91/477/CEE of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons,75 76 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012, the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200377 and the Convention of 1 July 1969 on Reciprocal Recognition of Proofmarks on Small Arms78 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Austria, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition81 82 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsLaw Regulates Long GunsIn Austria, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law24 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Austria, only licensed gun owners85 81 83 24 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Austria are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security86 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Austria is 18 years, or 21 years for handguns86 Gun Owner Background ChecksDomestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Austria does not stipulate6 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Austria are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm87 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingGun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Austria, licensed gun makers are required90 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Austria include6 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Austria include91 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Austria include6 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesDestruction and Disposal PolicyIn Austria, it is state policy97 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsEuropean UnionEuropean Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Austria is bound to declare its transfers of military technology and equipment. Independent monitoring provides detailed comparisons of arms export reporting compliance across EU member states, and records that Austria has submitted one or more national reports100 on its arms transfers Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2006101 by Austria. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified102 by Austria 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 ratified103 by Austria United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Austria 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 Aspects104 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Austria, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated110 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Austria submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent110 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated110 by Austria to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Austria has declared112 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Austria has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1955113 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists114 Austria as a Participating State BackgroundCountry ProfileConflict ProfileFor a profile of conflict in Austria, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University Global Peace IndexTo see where Austria ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index |
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