Guam — 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 Guam is 2017: 20,0001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Guam is 2017: 11.952 Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunIn Guam, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be 2001: 14.3%3 Number of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationGovernment 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 Guam are reported to have 5007 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.ChartIn Guam, annual homicides by any means total 2019: 78 2016: 79 2015: 7 2014: 7 2013: 7 2012: 7 2011: 410 2010: 3 2009: 5 2008: 1 2007: 110 11 2006: 11 2005: 7 2004: 9 2003: 8 2002: 2 2001: 8 2000: 2 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Gun HomicidesBlue-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.Handgun HomicidesBlue-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.Long Gun HomicidesBlue-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.Gun Homicides (Other)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.MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Guam is categorised as permissive15 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Guam includes the Guam Code, Chapter 60, Firearms16 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Guam, civilians are not allowed to possess machine and sub-machine guns, automatic rifles and any other firearm not a rifle having a barrel length of sixteen inches or greater or not a shotgun having a barrel length of eighteen inches or greater or a revolver or pistol having a barrel length of more than twelve inches22 and handgun ammunition capable of penetrating body armour17 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Guam, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited22 Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsGun Ownership and PossessionIn Guam, only licensed gun owners24 25 18 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Guam is 18 years27 Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Guam must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health and medical27 records Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Guam, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required28 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Guam does not stipulate28 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Guam, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required28 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Guam, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every three years29 Licensing RecordsIn Guam, authorities maintain a record29 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Guam are permitted to possess any number of firearms28 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Guam are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition28 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn Guam, licensed firearm dealers are required32 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesBackground Checks for Private Gun SalesBackground Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Guam is obliged36 to pass official background checks before taking possession Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn Guam, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to only those firearm types indicated on the holder's identification card29 Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Guam do not include28 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Guam do not include28 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Guam do not include28 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Carrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Guam, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is permitted23 MeasuresInternational ControlsUnited Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Guam is not a Member State of the United Nations42 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list43 Guam 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 16,44 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 Guam, annual homicides by any means total 2019: 78 2016: 79 2015: 7 2014: 7 2013: 7 2012: 7 2011: 410 2010: 3 2009: 5 2008: 1 2007: 110 11 2006: 11 2005: 7 2004: 9 2003: 8 2002: 2 2001: 8 2000: 2 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Marking and TracingGlobal Peace IndexTo see where Guam ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Guam on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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