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Cyprus — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Cyprus, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 104,6313 Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn Cyprus, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 303 Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Cyprus ranked at No. 1074 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Cyprus ranked at No. 62 Number of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Cyprus is 10.355 Estimated Number of Illicit FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)ChartIn Cyprus, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 1815 2015: 1516 2014: 11 2013: 12 2012: 19 2011: 22 2010: 4 2009: 19 2008: 9 2007: 13 2006: 1517 18 19 2005: 20 2004: 1617 18 20 2003: 1420 2002: 221 2001: 7 1999: 422 1998: 4 1997: 623 1996: 10 1995: 9 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Suicides (any method)Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Long Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseTransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsSmuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Cyprus is negligible3 End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Cyprus include49 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, Cyprus scored 2016: 8.2550 2014: 8.0051 2013: 8.0052 2012: 7.5053 2011: 8.5054 2010: 9.0055 2009: 10.2556 2008: 10.7557 2007: 8.5058 2006: 9.7559 2005: 8.5060 2004: 8.5061 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Cyprus is categorised as restrictive62 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Cyprus includes the Law on Firearms and non-Firearms 113 (i) of 2004,27 the Export and Transit of Firearms Regulations of 2013,28 the Regulations for the control of exports, brokering and the provision of technical assistance related to military equipment of 2011,46 the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons,63 64 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012 and the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200365 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Cyprus, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition68 69 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsLaw Regulates Long GunsIn Cyprus, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law25 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Cyprus, only licensed gun owners72 68 70 25 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Cyprus are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection73 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Cyprus is 18 years73 Gun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Cyprus, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required3 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Cyprus stipulates3 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Cyprus, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required3 for a firearm licence Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Cyprus are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm74 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn Cyprus, licensed firearm dealers are required76 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Cyprus include3 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Cyprus include77 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Cyprus include3 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesFirearms Surrendered and SeizedIn Cyprus, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 2011: 4286 Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Cyprus, it is state policy87 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, Cyprus 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 Cyprus has yet to submit a national report90 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 200991 by Cyprus. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified92 by Cyprus 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 ratified93 by Cyprus United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Cyprus 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 Aspects94 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactIn Cyprus, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated100 UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Cyprus, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated100 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Cyprus submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent100 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated100 by Cyprus to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Cyprus has declared101 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Cyprus has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1960102 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list103 Cyprus as a Participating State BackgroundCountry ProfileConflict ProfileFor a profile of conflict in Cyprus, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University Global Peace IndexTo see where Cyprus ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index |
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