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StockpilesGun Numbers

Civilian Guns

Number of Privately Owned Firearms

ChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Georgia is

2017: 562,5291 {14834}
2016: 351,4822 3 2005

Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Georgia is

2017: 11.424
2016: 7.13
2005: 6.84

Number of Privately Owned Handguns

In Georgia, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be

2016: 191,6193

Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Georgia ranked at No. 915

Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Georgia ranked at No.715

Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in Georgia is reported to be

2016: 59,6053

Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in Georgia is reported to be

2016: 319,5293
2007: 159,0006

Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Georgia is

2016: 6.484
2007: 3.3

Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,7 but in Georgia there are estimated to be

2017: 243,0001
2016: 31,9532 3
2005: 171,0006

Government Guns

Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Georgia are reported to have 63,9508 firearms

Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Georgia are reported to have 41,0009 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Georgia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 7110
2018: 82
2017: 77
2016: 78
2015: 71
2014: 61
2013: 47
2012: 30
2011: 29
2010: 19
2009: 68
2007: 62
2006: 66
2005: 102
2004: 135
2001: 174
2000: 121

Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 1.4410
2018: 1.66
2017: 1.56
2016: 1.58
2015: 1.44
2014: 1.23
2013: 0.95
2012: 0.61
2011: 0.59
2010: 0.39
2009: 1.41
2007: 1.28
2006: 1.38
2005: 2.15
2004: 2.84
2001: 3.63
2000: 2.51

Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Georgia, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 6610
2018: 76
2017: 73
2016: 69
2015: 67
2014: 52
2013: 43
2012: 29
2011: 26
2010: 18
2009: 60
2007: 54
2006: 59
2005: 84
2004: 125
2001: 149
2000: 104

Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is

2019: 2.8010
2018: 3.23
2017: 3.10
2016: 2.93
2015: 2.84
2014: 2.20
2013: 1.82
2012: 1.23
2011: 1.11
2010: 0.78
2009: 2.61
2007: 2.34
2006: 2.58
2005: 3.72
2004: 5.53
2001: 6.54
2000: 4.55

Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Georgia, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 510
2018: 6
2017: 4
2016: 9
2015: 4
2014: 9
2013: 4
2012: 1
2011: 3
2010: 1
2009: 8
2007: 8
2006: 7
2005: 18
2004: 10
2001: 25
2000: 17

Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.1910
2018: 0.23
2017: 0.16
2016: 0.35
2015: 0.16
2014: 0.35
2013: 0.15
2012: 0.04
2011: 0.12
2010: 0.04
2009: 0.32
2007: 0.32
2006: 0.28
2005: 0.72
2004: 0.40
2001: 0.99
2000: 0.67

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, annual homicides by any means total

2019: 7711
2018: 32
2017: 91
2016: 39
2015: 186
2014: 29
2010: 187
2009: 21011
2008: 263
2007: 330
2006: 32312 13
2005: 403
2004: 29812 14
2003: 302
2002: 29212 15
2001: 263
2000: 278
1999: 24416
1998: 243
1997: 28515
1996: 270
1995: 391

Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2019: 1.9311
2018: 2.22
2017: 2.27
2016: 0.97
2015: 3.77
2014: 2.68
2010: 4.56
2009: 4.32
2008: 5.45
2007: 6.84
2006: 7.312 13
2005: 9.0
2004: 6.612 14
2003: 6.6
2002: 6.312 15
2001: 5.6
2000: 5.77
1999: 4.8616
1998: 4.47
1997: 5.815
1996: 5.4
1995: 7.7

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, annual male homicides by any means total

2018: 13811
2017: 69
2016: 10
2015: 153
2014: 75
2010: 159
2000: 230

Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2018: 3.6711
2017: 3.61
2016: 0.26
2015: 6.49
2014: 3.87
2010: 8.14
2000: 10.06

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, annual female homicides by any means total

2018: 3811
2017: 21
2016: 68
2015: 33
2014: 33
2010: 28
2000: 48

Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2018: 0.9111
2017: 1
2016: 1.62
2015: 1.28
2014: 1.59
2010: 1.30
2009: 1.47
2000: 1.90

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Georgia, annual firearm homicides total

2018: 3211
2014: 2911
2007: 29
2006: 81
2005: 93
2004: 9014 17 15
2003: 92
2001: 13517
2000: 82
1999: 71
1998: 38

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2018: 0.8011
2014: 0.72
2007: 0.60
2006: 1.68
2005: 1.94
2004: 1.9514 17 15
2003: 2.02
2001: 3.0817
2000: 1.86
1999: 1.59
1998: 0.85

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Georgia, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2010: 13%12
2009: 16%
2008: 17%
2007: 14%
2006: 25%
2005: 23%
2004: 28.5%15
2003: 30.5%

Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Georgia, annual male firearm homicides total

2014: 2511
2007: 26

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 1.3011
2007: 1.13

Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Georgia, annual female firearm homicides total

2014: 411
2007: 3

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 10
2018:
2017: 0.04
2016:
2015: 0.1210
2014: 0.16
2013: 1.66
2012: 0.04
2011: 0.04
2010: 1.35
2009: 0.08
2008: 2.08
2007: 0.12

Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 32318
2015: 320
2010: 290
2000: 285

Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 6.5518
2015: 6.49
2010: 5.91
2000: 5.91

Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 26718
2015: 264
2010: 238
2000: 227

Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 11.3318
2015: 11.20
2010: 10.17
2000: 9.92

Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 5618
2015: 56
2010: 52
2000: 58

Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.1818
2015: 2.18
2010: 2.03
2000: 2.29

Gun Suicides

ChartIn Georgia, annual firearm suicides total

2019: 2310
2018: 40
2017: 17
2016: 28
2015: 18
2014: 16
2013: 15
2012: 11
2011: 11
2009: 4
2007: 2
2006: 2
2005: 3
2004: 9
2001: 2
2000: 1

Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.4710
2018: 0.81
2017: 0.34
2016: 0.57
2015: 0.36
2014: 0.32
2013: 0.30
2012: 0.22
2011: 0.22
2010:
2009: 0.08
2008:
2007: 0.04
2006: 0.04
2005: 0.06
2004: 0.19
2003:
2001: 0.04
2000: 0.02

Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Georgia, annual male firearm suicides total

2019: 2310
2018: 38
2017: 17
2016: 25
2015: 18
2014: 15
2013: 13
2012: 11
2011: 11
2009: 4
2007: 2
2006: 1
2005: 3
2004: 9
2001: 2
2000: 1

Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.9810
2018: 1.61
2017: 0.72
2016: 1.06
2015: 0.76
2014: 0.64
2013: 0.55
2012: 0.46
2011: 0.47
2009: 0.17
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.04
2005: 0.13
2004: 0.40
2001: 0.09
2000: 0.04

Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Georgia, annual female firearm suicides total

2018: 210
2016: 3
2014: 1
2013: 2
2006: 1

Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2018: 0.0810
2016: 0.12
2014: 0.04
2013: 0.08
2006: 0.04

Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Georgia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2019: 1710
2018: 19
2017: 31
2016: 19
2015: 21
2014: 21
2013: 16
2012: 10
2011: 5
2009: 44
2007: 13
2006: 2
2005: 12
2004: 3
2001: 7
2000: 11

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.3510
2018: 0.39
2017: 0.63
2016: 0.39
2015: 0.43
2014: 0.43
2013: 0.32
2012: 0.20
2011: 0.10
2010:
2009: 0.91
2008:
2007: 0.27
2006: 0.04
2005: 0.25
2004: 0.06
2003:
2001: 0.15
2000: 0.23

Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Georgia, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2019: 1510
2018: 16
2017: 30
2016: 16
2015: 20
2014: 18
2013: 14
2012: 9
2011: 4
2009: 41
2007: 12
2006: 2
2005: 11
2004: 3
2001: 6
2000: 10

Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.6410
2018: 0.68
2017: 1.27
2016: 0.68
2015: 0.85
2014: 0.76
2013: 0.59
2012: 0.38
2011: 0.17
2009: 1.77
2007: 0.52
2006: 0.09
2005: 0.48
2004: 0.13
2001: 0.26
2000: 0.44

Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Georgia, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2019: 210
2018: 3
2017: 1
2016: 3
2015: 1
2014: 3
2013: 2
2012: 1
2011: 1
2009: 3
2007: 1
2005: 1
2001: 1
2000: 1

Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.0810
2018: 0.12
2017: 0.04
2016: 0.12
2015: 0.04
2014: 0.12
2013: 0.08
2012: 0.04
2011: 0.04
2009: 0.12
2007: 0.04
2005: 0.04
2001: 0.04
2000: 0.04

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Georgia, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2019: 110
2018: 1
2014: 1
2011: 1
2010: 1
2009: 3
2007: 4
2006: 3
2005: 5
2004: 1
2001: 4
2000: 6

Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.0410
2018: 0.04
2014: 0.04
2011: 0.04
2010: 0.04
2009: 0.12
2007: 0.16
2006: 0.12
2005: 0.20
2004: 0.04
2001: 0.16
2000: 0.24

ProductionGun Industry

Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Georgia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence19

Home-made Guns

In Georgia, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low20

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Firearm Exports

In Georgia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law21 22 23 24

Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Georgia is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 238,00025
2020: 96,000
2019: 35,000
2018:
2017: 89,000
2016: 9,000
2015: 2,000

Firearm Imports

In Georgia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law21 22 23 24

Firearm Imports (Number)

ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Georgia is reported to be

2007: 28,01026
2006: 21,753

Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Georgia is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 6,705,00027
2020: 3,909,000
2019: 3,723,000
2018: 3,575,000
2017: 3,438,000
2016: 3,464,000
2015: 5,003,000
2011: 3,605,94928
2008: 52,000,00029
2005: 12,000,00030
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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Georgia is low31

Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Georgia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law32

End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Georgia include33 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Georgia includes the Georgian Law "On Weapons",34 the Georgian law "On the control on export-import of armaments, military equipment and goods of dual-purpose use"35 36 37 and the Law on military and dual-­used goods control21

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Georgia are regulated by the Authority of the Parliament of Georgia and the Permanent Commission of Military-Technical Issues of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia38 39

Right to Possess Firearms

In Georgia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law40 41

Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

Law Regulates Automatic Weapons

In Georgia, civilian possession of automatic weapons is regulated by law42

Law Regulates Handguns

In Georgia, civilian possession of handguns is regulated by law42

Law Regulates Long Guns

In Georgia, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law42

Gun Ownership and Possession

In Georgia, only licensed gun owners43 42 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Georgia must pass a background check which considers undefined42 records

Firearm Registration

Civilian Gun Registration

In Georgia, the law requires44 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In Georgia, licensed gun makers are required45 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

State-Owned Firearm Records

In Georgia, State agencies are required46 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Georgia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful47

Number of Licensed Gun Dealers

ChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in Georgia is reported to be

2019: 3,41948
2018: 3,52449
2017: 3,59750

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Georgia include51 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Georgia include51 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Georgia include46 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Georgia include52 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

Law Regulates Firearms in Public

In Georgia, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law42

Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Georgia, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm53 is three to five years in prison54

MeasuresInternational Controls

Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 200855 by Georgia.

Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified56 by Georgia

United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has not been signed57 by Georgia

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Georgia 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 Aspects58

UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Georgia against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 10659 60 61 62 among 159 Member States

UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Georgia has submitted one or more national reports63 64 on its implementation of the UNPoA

UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Georgia, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated64

UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Georgia, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated65 64

UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Georgia submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent64

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated64 by Georgia to other UN Member States

UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided64 to Georgia by other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Georgia has declared66 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Georgia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 199267

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list68 Georgia as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal Profile

About SDG 16

The 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 16,69 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 Georgia, annual homicides by any means total

2019: 7711
2018: 32
2017: 91
2016: 39
2015: 186
2014: 29
2010: 187
2009: 21011
2008: 263
2007: 330
2006: 32312 13
2005: 403
2004: 29812 14
2003: 302
2002: 29212 15
2001: 263
2000: 278
1999: 24416
1998: 243
1997: 28515
1996: 270
1995: 391

Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2019: 1.9311
2018: 2.22
2017: 2.27
2016: 0.97
2015: 3.77
2014: 2.68
2010: 4.56
2009: 4.32
2008: 5.45
2007: 6.84
2006: 7.312 13
2005: 9.0
2004: 6.612 14
2003: 6.6
2002: 6.312 15
2001: 5.6
2000: 5.77
1999: 4.8616
1998: 4.47
1997: 5.815
1996: 5.4
1995: 7.7

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, annual male homicides by any means total

2018: 13811
2017: 69
2016: 10
2015: 153
2014: 75
2010: 159
2000: 230

Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2018: 3.6711
2017: 3.61
2016: 0.26
2015: 6.49
2014: 3.87
2010: 8.14
2000: 10.06

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, annual female homicides by any means total

2018: 3811
2017: 21
2016: 68
2015: 33
2014: 33
2010: 28
2000: 48

Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2018: 0.9111
2017: 1
2016: 1.62
2015: 1.28
2014: 1.59
2010: 1.30
2009: 1.47
2000: 1.90

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Georgia, annual firearm homicides total

2018: 3211
2014: 2911
2007: 29
2006: 81
2005: 93
2004: 9014 17 15
2003: 92
2001: 13517
2000: 82
1999: 71
1998: 38

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2018: 0.8011
2014: 0.72
2007: 0.60
2006: 1.68
2005: 1.94
2004: 1.9514 17 15
2003: 2.02
2001: 3.0817
2000: 1.86
1999: 1.59
1998: 0.85

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Georgia, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2010: 13%12
2009: 16%
2008: 17%
2007: 14%
2006: 25%
2005: 23%
2004: 28.5%15
2003: 30.5%

Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Georgia, annual male firearm homicides total

2014: 2511
2007: 26

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 1.3011
2007: 1.13

Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Georgia, annual female firearm homicides total

2014: 411
2007: 3

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Georgia, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 10
2018:
2017: 0.04
2016:
2015: 0.1210
2014: 0.16
2013: 1.66
2012: 0.04
2011: 0.04
2010: 1.35
2009: 0.08
2008: 2.08
2007: 0.12

Conflict Deaths

For a profile of conflict in Georgia, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University

Disarmament

Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Georgia, it is state policy70 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

Marking and Tracing

Firearm Marking

In Georgia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law44 71 72

Firearm Tracing

In Georgia, state authorities carry out72 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Global Peace Index

To see where Georgia ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Georgia on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page


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