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Belgium — 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, Belgium ranked at No. 3912 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Belgium ranked at No. 349 Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunIn Belgium, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be 2015: 3%13 Proportion of Households with FirearmsProportion of Households with RiflesProportion of Households with ShotgunsProportion of Households with HandgunsNumber of Licensed Firearm OwnersRate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationNumber of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Belgium, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2015: 15924 2014: 165 2013: 13825 26 27 28 2012: 20225 26 28 2011: 20325 26 27 28 2010: 19729 25 26 27 28 30 2009: 190 2008: 231 2007: 210 2006: 25629 31 2005: 31529 25 26 27 28 2004: 30929 25 26 28 2003: 33029 1999: 33725 26 27 28 1998: 371 1997: 39025 26 27 1996: 370 1995: 37925 26 27 32 1994: 38725 26 27 1993: 392 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)ChartIn Belgium, annual homicides by any means total 2015: 11924 2014: 114 2013: 110 2012: 130 2011: 146 2010: 117 2009: 134 2008: 128 2007: 157 2006: 146 2005: 163 2004: 178 2003: 144 2002: 31933 34 2001: 282 2000: 212 1999: 17235 1998: 218 1997: 14535 34 1996: 118 1995: 142 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Belgium, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2015: 1.0524 2014: 1.01 2013: 0.99 2012: 1.18 2011: 1.33 2010: 1.08 2009: 1.24 2008: 1.20 2007: 1.48 2006: 1.39 2005: 1.56 2004: 1.71 2003: 1.39 2002: 3.133 34 2001: 2.7 2000: 2.1 1999: 1.6810 34 1998: 2.13 1997: 1.42 1996: 1.16 1995: 1.434 36 1990: 1.4137 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Belgium, annual firearm homicides total 2015: 2824 2014: 29 2013: 1625 2012: 25 2011: 34 2010: 3629 25 30 2009: 3329 25 2008: 29 2007: 35 2006: 31 2005: 46 2004: 5929 25 34 2003: 5329 1999: 7025 1998: 73 1997: 78 1996: 75 1995: 5925 34 1994: 7625 1993: 95 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Belgium, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.2524 2014: 0.26 2013: 0.14 2012: 0.23 2011: 0.31 2010: 0.33 2009: 0.31 2008: 0.27 2007: 0.33 2006: 0.29 2005: 0.44 2004: 0.5710 25 34 2003: 0.5110 1999: 0.6825 1998: 0.72 1997: 0.77 1996: 0.74 1995: 0.5825 34 1994: 0.7525 1993: 0.94 1990: 0.6038 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsHandgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Suicides (any method)ChartIn Belgium, annual suicides by any means total 2015: 1,86624 2014: 1,898 2013: 1,89524 2012: 2,023 2011: 2,086 2010: 2,01129 2009: 2,013 2008: 2,000 2007: 1,856 2006: 1,934 2005: 2,02840 29 2004: 1,986 2003: 2,09129 1999: 2,00540 1998: 2,022 1995: 2,15532 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 SuicidesChartIn Belgium, annual firearm suicides total 2015: 12324 2014: 115 2013: 11526 2012: 159 2011: 161 2010: 14429 26 30 2009: 15329 26 2008: 189 2007: 165 2006: 207 2005: 240 2004: 234 2003: 26129 1999: 24526 1998: 280 1997: 310 1996: 288 1995: 289 1994: 307 1993: 293 Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Suicide VictimsHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Belgium, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 2015: 524 2014: 2 2013: 127 2012: 0 2011: 3 2010: 227 30 2009: 127 2008: 1 2007: 1 2006: 1 2005: 7 1999: 5 1998: 2 1997: 2 1996: 7 1995: 2 1994: 4 1993: 4 Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Male Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Female Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Belgium, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2015: 324 2014: 19 2013: 628 2012: 18 2011: 5 2010: 1528 30 2009: 228 2008: 12 2007: 9 2006: 17 2005: 22 2004: 16 1999: 17 1998: 16 1995: 2932 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 CauseHandgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseLong Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseLegal Intervention Gun HomicidesRate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Belgium, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 2009: 0.0124 Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesRate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Belgium, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 2009: 0.0224 ProductionGun IndustrySmall Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Belgium was ranked 'medium'47 Home-made GunsIn Belgium, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low48 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsFirearm ImportsTransparency 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, Belgium scored 2018: 17.7587 2016: 16.7588 2014: 16.0089 2013: 16.0090 2012: 17.0091 2011: 17.7592 2010: 14.7593 2009: 14.5094 2008: 14.2595 2007: 14.5096 2006: 14.0097 2005: 9.0098 2004: 10.2599 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Belgium is categorised as restrictive100 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Belgium includes the Act regulating economic and individual activities related to firearms (also referred to as the 'Firearms Act') of June 8, 2006,46 101 the Royal Decree of May 2013,102 the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons as amended by Directive 2008/51/EC,103 104 105 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012, the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 2003106 and the Convention of 1 July 1969 on Reciprocal Recognition of Proofmarks on Small Arms107 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Belgium, civilians are not allowed to possess military weapons, automatic firearms, and their ammunition, concealable firearms, silencers, laser sights, and high capacity cartridges111 112 113 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsLaw Regulates Long GunsIn Belgium, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law39 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Belgium, only licensed gun owners116 117 118 119 120 112 114 39 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Belgium, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required18 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Belgium does not stipulate18 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingGun Owner Licensing PeriodLimit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Belgium are permitted to possess 1 firearm per authorisation117 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingGun Manufacturer Record KeepingGun Sales and TransfersStorage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Belgium include139 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentMarking and Tracing Guns and AmmunitionFirearm MarkingFirearm TracingBallistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Belgium, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not147 recorded in a register Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in Belgium are known to have151 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Surrendered in Gun AmnestyFirearms Surrendered and SeizedSmall Arms DestroyedDestruction and Disposal PolicyIn Belgium, it is state policy156 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, Belgium 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 Belgium has submitted one or more national reports159 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 2011160 by Belgium. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified161 by Belgium 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 ratified162 by Belgium United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Belgium 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 Aspects163 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Belgium, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated170 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Belgium submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent169 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated169 by Belgium to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Belgium has declared171 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Belgium has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945172 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists173 Belgium as a Participating State BackgroundCountry ProfileConflict ProfileFor a profile of conflict in Belgium, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University Global Peace IndexTo see where Belgium ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index |
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