Brazil — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian Guns
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Brazil is 

2017: 17,510,0001
2012: 16,800,0002 3 4 5 6
2010: 17,600,0007 8 9
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Brazil is 

2017: 8.301
2012: 8.62 3
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Brazil ranked at No. 810
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Brazil ranked at No. 753
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Brazil is reported to be 1,300,00011
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Brazil is 0.7612
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Brazil is reported to be 

2017: 8,080,2951
2010: 5,370,50013 14 15 16 9 4
2009: 7,312,22717
2006: 4,125,40214 15 8
2005: 5,370,50017 3 18 6
2003: 3,155,69115
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Brazil is 

2010: 2.7412 16
2009: 3.7712
2006: 2.19
2005: 2.89
2003: 1.74
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Estimated Number of Illicit FirearmsUnlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Brazil there are estimated to be 3,800,00019 18 to 9,499,84720 6 4 5 8
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Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationUnlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Brazil the rate of illicit firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 4.8512
Government Guns
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Brazil are reported to have 1,316,30021 22 5 23 24 18 25 8 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Brazil are reported to have 803,00026 27 24 28 29 5 8 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Brazil, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

45,06830
42,604
42,41631 6
38,74431
38,892
39,67731 32 33
38,65831
36,840
37,360
36,060
37,113
39,325
37,979
37,122
34,98531 34 35
31,19831
30,211
27,753
26,481
26,764
24,318
22,742
21,086
21,550
20,614
20,440
17,126
16,092
14,869
13,488
12,578
10,830
9,045
9,320
8,71031 6 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Brazil, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

22.2430
21.20
21.28
19.61
19.86
20.936 12
20.436 37
19.5
20.0
19.6
20.7
22.2
21.7
21.5
20.636 12 37
19.036 37
18.7
17.4
16.9
17.236
15.8
15.0
14.2
14.7
14.3
14.4
12.3
11.8
11.1
10.2
9.7
8.6
7.3
7.7
7.336 12
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Brazil, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

42,46730
40,065
39,852
36,302
36,483
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Brazil, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

2,56330
2,500
2,533
2,404
2,383
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Brazil, annual homicides by any means total 

59,77238
55,57439
59,68130
56,804
56,337
52,198
52,260
51,43440 41 42 43 44 45
50,113
47,707
49,14540 41 42 43 45
47,578
48,374
51,043
49,695
47,943
45,36040 41 42 43 45 34
42,91441 45
41,950
40,507
38,894
41,59545 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Brazil, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

28.4938
26.7439
22.2430
21.20
21.28
19.61
19.86
27.040 42 43 44 45
26.4
25.2
26.340 42 43 45
25.8
27.0
28.9
28.5
27.8
26.7
24.9812 45
24.78
24.28
23.66
25.745
19.0446
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Brazil, annual male homicides by any means total 

54,73630
51,937
51,544
47,619
47,749
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Brazil, annual female homicides by any means total 

4,83230
4,762
4,719
4,512
4,465
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Brazil, annual firearm homicides total 

42,75530
40,369
40,07731
36,737
36,79231 40 47 48
36,62431 47 49
35,67631 49 47 45
34,147
34,921
33,419
34,187
36,11531 49 47 48
34,16031 49 47 50
33,40131 49 47
30,86531 49 47 34
26,90231 41
25,674
24,445
22,976
22,30631
18,889
17,002
14,785
15,759
16,588
13,480
10,735
10,717
8,803
8,349
7,947
6,413
6,313
6,452
6,104 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Brazil, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

21.1030
20.08
20.11
18.59
18.79
19.336 47 49
18.836 49 47 43 45
18.0
18.7
18.136 49 47 45
19.1
20.436 49 47
19.636 49 47 50
19.436 49 47
18.236 49 47 12
16.436
15.9
15.3
14.6
14.3
12.3
11.236 51
9.936
10.7
11.5
9.5
7.7
7.8
6.6
6.3
6.2
5.1
5.1
5.3
5.1
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Brazil, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

95.5%52
70%40
71.2%41 32 53
71.2%41 45
71.6%
71.1%
70.2%
70.7%
70.8%41
68.7%
69.7%
68.0%
62.7%
61.2%
60.3%
59.1%
70.1%52
70.1%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Brazil, annual male firearm homicides total 

40,32930
40,329
38,007
37,715
34,442
34,576
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Brazil, annual female firearm homicides total 

2,39030
2,390
2,323
2,332
2,258
2,194
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn Brazil, annual suicides by any means total 

10,65330
10,533
10,321
9,852
9,448
11,23754
11,134
10,647
10,34954 55
10,048
10,113
9,803
9,494
9,363
8,186
6,98535 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Brazil, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.2630
5.24
5.18
4.99
4.82
5.854
5.8
5.6
5.554 55
5.4
5.5
5.4
5.3
5.3
4.7
3.9135
3.4656
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Brazil, annual male suicides by any means total 

8,41930
8,309
8,061
7,762
7,375
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Brazil, annual female suicides by any means total 

2,23330
2,223
2,257
2,089
2,073
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Gun SuicidesChartIn Brazil, annual firearm suicides total 

97330
1,040
98931
916
969
1,06931 32
1,12331
1,141
1,138
1,226
1,247
1,330
1,366
1,408
1,33031 35
1,26031
1,407
1,539
1,543
1,555
1,321
1,169
1,085
1,037
989
850
827
951
788
781
766
789
657
731
660 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Brazil, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.4830
0.52
0.50
0.46
0.49
0.636 12
0.636
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.836 35
0.836
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.9
0.836 57
0.736
0.7
0.7
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.6
0.6
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Brazil, annual male firearm suicides total 

87430
933
880
832
868
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Brazil, annual female firearm suicides total 

9930
107
109
84
101
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Brazil, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

38230
326
28431
264
352
35131 32
35331
320
404
244
201
283
318
336
32931 35
88831
371
250
270
534
353
456
859
1,140
658
605
586
677
669
575
515
566
467
448
386 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Brazil, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.4730
0.43
0.53
0.42
0.40
0.236 12
0.236
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.236 35
0.536
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.2
0.336 58
0.636
0.8
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.3
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Brazil, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

36130
301
258
246
321
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Brazil, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

2130
25
26
18
31
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Brazil, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

95830
869
1,06631
827
779
1,63331 32
1,50631
1,232
897
1,171
1,478
1,597
2,135
1,977
2,46131 35
2,14831
2,759
1,519
1,692
2,369
3,755
4,115
4,357
3,614
2,379
5,505
4,978
3,747
4,609
3,783
3,350
3,062
1,608
1,689
1,560 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Brazil, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.536
0.4
0.4
0.936 12
0.836
0.7
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.9
1.2
1.1
1.436 35
1.336
1.7
1.0
1.1
1.5
2.4
2.736 57
2.936
2.5
1.7
3.9
3.6
2.7
3.4
2.9
2.6
2.4
1.3
1.4
1.3
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Brazil, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

90330
824
999
782
718
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Brazil, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

5330
45
66
44
57

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Brazil, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 8 67 68 69
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Number of Small Arms ManufacturedThe reported annual number of small arms manufactured in Brazil is 

2002/07: 2,300,0008
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Brazil was ranked 'medium'70 71
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Home-made GunsIn Brazil, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate72 69

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Firearm ExportsIn Brazil, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law73 74 59 60 62 75 76 77 78 79
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Brazil is reported by Customs to be US$284,590,75480 (2011)81 82 83 84 85
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Brazil was categorized as 'major'86 87 88 89 85 90  48
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Firearm ImportsIn Brazil, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law91 65 59 60 62 66 75 77 78 79
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Brazil is reported by Customs to be US$14,291,31880 (2011)92 93 94 95
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Brazil is high96 97 98 99
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Brazil, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law100 76 101 102
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Brazil include74 76 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use
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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, Brazil scored 

2018: 8.75103
2016: 7.00104
2014: 7.00105
2013: 7.50106
2012: 7.50107
2011: 8.50108
2010: 9.00109
2009: 9.00110
2008: 9.00111
2007: 8.50112
2006: 8.00113
2005: 8.50114
2004: 9.00115 

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Brazil is categorised as restrictive116
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Brazil includes the Firearms Act  No. 10 826 of 2003,117 118 and its regulation No. 5 123,119 the Decree No. 3 665 of 2000,120 Ministerial Act No. 7 of 2006,63 Ministerial Act No. 16 of  2004,77 the Constitution and the Penal Code of Brazil61
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Brazil are regulated by the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Police,121 through the National Arms System (SINARM),62 and the Command of the Brazilian Armed Forces122 65 123 124
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Brazil, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law125 126 127
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Brazil, civilians are not allowed to possess weapons for the exclusive use of the Army,128 automatic firearms, certain handguns, smooth bore long guns or with a rifled barrel, disguised firearms129 and imitation firearms,66 with few exceptions130
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Brazil, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited,129 131 132 133 with few exceptions130
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Brazil, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence134 131
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Brazil, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is prohibited,129 with only narrow exemptions134 135 130 131 132 133
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Brazil,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law129 134 133
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Brazil, only licensed gun owners136 137 138 139 140 133 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Brazil are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, security137 141 142 135 132 118
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Brazil is 25 years,143 141 142 144 118 with only narrow exemptions145 146 147
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Brazil must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health and employment137 148 135 142 133 118 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Brazil, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required127
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Partner to be Advised or InterviewedIn Brazil, licensing authorities are not required127 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Brazil does not stipulate127 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Brazil, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required148 137 142  for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Brazil, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every three years137 60 118
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Licensing RecordsIn Brazil, authorities maintain a record149 62 131 150 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Brazil are permitted to possess one firearm per authorisation151 152 118
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Brazil are permitted to possess a limited quantity of ammunition151 118
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Brazil, the law requires153 149 138 130 62 154 155 131 150 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Brazil, licensed firearm dealers are required156 137 62 150 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Brazil, licensed gun makers are required62 157 150 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Brazil, State agencies are required153 130 155 158 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Brazil, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without a licence from the Federal Police159 137
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Brazil, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful59 60 136 156 62 65 160 155
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Brazil is obliged137 148 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Background Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Brazil is obliged137 148 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn Brazil, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to three firearms (one handgun, one rifle, one shotgun) every two years, for retired military officials and non-commissioned officers161
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Brazil, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 30 business days137 
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Brazil, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated162 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Brazil include163 140 145 164 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Brazil include165 166 167 162 164 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Brazil include158 168 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Brazil include169 170 139 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm MarkingIn Brazil, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law63 149 64 65 78 171 172
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Firearm TracingIn Brazil, state authorities carry out64 65 173 174 175 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Brazil, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not127 48 recorded in a register
Carrying Guns
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Law Regulates Firearms in PublicIn Brazil, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law136 141 135 176 177 48 133
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Brazil, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited178 177
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Brazil, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit141
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Gun Free ZonesIn Brazil, private guns are prohibited in sports arenas, churches, banks, schools, government buildings and other gathering places178 179
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Brazil, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm180 is two to four years in prison and a fine136 61 181 145 182 183 184 185 172 164
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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in Brazil are known to have186 187 188 189 17 190 191 8 192 193 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation
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Surrendered in Gun AmnestyChartIn Brazil, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 

2009: 212,279194 195 196
2008: 60,196194
2005: 459,855195 196 197 198 8 199
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Exchanged in Gun BuybackChartIn Brazil, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 

2012: 27,329200
2011: 40,000
2003/09: 1,100,000201
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Brazil, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

2015: 8,681202
2014: 18,630202 203
2013: 13,681202 204
2012: 15,740205 204
2011: 15,560
2010: 14,441
2009: 11,664205
2008: 11,112
2004: 469,0008
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Brazil, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

2012: 500,000206
2005: 253,321207 208 196 199
2003: 5,000198
2002: 10,000
2001: 100,000198
1997/2013: 2,800,000206
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Brazil, it is state policy209 210 17 207 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
Organization of American StatesOn 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Brazil adopted the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition and Other Related Materials (CIFTA), a legally binding multilateral treaty of which the OAS is depository. The CIFTA Convention has since been signed and ratified211 212 by Brazil
United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal JusticeThe UNCCPCJ, a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council mandated to promote action to prevent national and transnational crime, lists213 Brazil as an elected member
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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 2006214 by Brazil.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed, but not yet ratified215 by Brazil
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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 ratified216 by Brazil
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Brazil 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 Aspects217
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Brazil against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 62218 219 220 221 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Brazil has submitted one or more national reports222 102 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Brazil, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated223 102
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Brazil, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated102
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Brazil submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent223
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated102 by Brazil to other UN Member States
UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided102 to Brazil by other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Brazil has not declared224 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Brazil has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945225
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list226 Brazil as a Participating State

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