Gibraltar — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Number of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Gibraltar is 2017: 1,0001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Gibraltar is 2017: 4.101 Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Gibraltar ranked at No. 1992 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Gibraltar ranked at No.1162 Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Gibraltar are reported to have 6003 firearms ImpactsDeath and InjuryHomicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Gibraltar, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence5 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ImportsIn Gibraltar, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law6 Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Gibraltar is reported by Customs to be US$ 2021: 2,109,0008 2020: 46,000 2019: 104,000 2018: 131,000 2017: 42,000 2016: 40,000 2015: 71,000 2014: 66,000 2013: 26,000 2012: 55,000 2011: 16,000 2010: 11,000 2009: 68,000 2008: 17,000 2007: 1,000 2006: 5,000 2005: 16,000 2004: 4,000 2003: 7,000 2002: 13,000 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Gibraltar includes the Firearms Act No. 1958-109 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Gibraltar are regulated by the Commissioner of Police10 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Gibraltar, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic and noxious weapons13 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Gibraltar, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited13 Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Gibraltar, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited13 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Gibraltar, only licensed gun owners10 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Gibraltar is 17 years14 Gun Owner Background ChecksGun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Gibraltar, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 3 years17 Firearm RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn Gibraltar, licensed firearm dealers are required18 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Gibraltar, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful5 MeasuresInternational ControlsUnited Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Gibraltar is not a Member State of the United Nations21 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list22 Gibraltar as a Participating State BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout SDG 16The 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 16,23 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. DisarmamentDestruction and Disposal PolicyIn Gibraltar, it is state policy24 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market Global Peace IndexTo see where Gibraltar ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Gibraltar on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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