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Guatemala — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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

2017: 2,062,0001 2 1
2016: 624,950.42 3
2011: 1,600,0002 4 5
2010: 1,600,0006 7
2009: 472,795.22 8
2006: 1,035,5142 9 10 11
2005: 1,650,00012
2000: 204,0002 13
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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 Guatemala is 

2017: 12.101
2012: 11.5714 7 12
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Guatemala ranked at No. 3915
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Guatemala ranked at No.8115
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Guatemala is reported to be 123,00016 6
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Guatemala is 1.1314
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Guatemala is reported to be 

2017: 5207921
2016: 520,7923
2011: 400,483 7 4
2010: 187,3756
2009: 393,9968
2006: 253,5149 10 11
2005: 147,58112
2000: 170,00013
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Guatemala is 

2017: 9.4614
2016: 29.28
2011: 24.83
2010: 11.87
2009: 25.5
2006: 6.15
2005: 11.83
2000: 13.56
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,17 but in Guatemala there are estimated to be 

2017: 1,541,208 1
2016: 4,687,12813 3
2011: 3,604,34713 4
2010: 1,686,37513 6
2009: 3,545,96413 8
2006: 800,00013 9 10 11
2005: 1,502,41910 4
2000: 1,530,00013
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,17 but in Guatemala the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 4.59 to 14.4314
Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Guatemala are reported to have 160,60018 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Guatemala are reported to have 43,00019 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsBlue-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 Guatemala, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

3,63220
3,784
4,006
4,233
4,418
4,549
4,793
5,295
5,601
5,117
4,616
4,773
4,560 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

22.6820
24.07
25.97
27.99
29.81
31.34
33.73
38.09
41.18
38.47
35.50
37.59
36.83
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Guatemala, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

3,16920
3,324
3,534
3,736
3,894
4,083
4,284
4,710
5,034
4,597
4,153
4,328
4,160
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

39.8620
42.57
46.12
49.71
52.87
56.59
60.65
68.14
74.42
69.48
64.20
68.50
67.49
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Guatemala, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

46320
460
472
497
524
466
509
585
567
520
463
445
396
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

5.7420
5.81
6.08
6.53
7.03
6.38
7.12
8.37
8.29
7.78
7.09
6.98
6.37
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Homicides (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 Guatemala, annual homicides by any means total 

2,84321
3,12922
4,387
4,869
5,435
4,520
4,778
5,253
5,155
5,155
5,681
5,960
6,498
6,292
5,781
5,885
5,33823 24 25 26 27 28
4,50723 24 25 26 27 28 6
4,237
3,631
3,230
2,90423 24 25 26 27
2,65525
3,310
3,998
3,619
3,260 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

16.6021
17.4722
24.95
28.23
32.13
28.23
30.39
32.99
33.05
33.76
38
40.74
45.39
44.92
42.20
43.93
40.76
35.22
33.89
29.74
27.09
24.93
24.225 29
30.9
38.1
35.3
32.5
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, annual male homicides by any means total 

3,31530
3,817
3,947
4,177
4,399
4,599
4,664
5,049
5,265
5,778
4,473
3,680
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

40.2830
47.18
49.64
53.49
57.41
61.20
63.32
69.98
74.54
83.59
66.13
55.62
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, annual female homicides by any means total 

57030
593
573
601
630
654
573
632
695
720
555
451
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.8330
7.23
7.11
7.59
8.11
8.59
7.68
8.66
9.73
10.30
8.12
6.75
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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.ChartIn Guatemala, annual firearm homicides total 

2,88620
3,058
3,207
3,314
3,473
3,176
3,459
4,658
5,000
4,241
3,504
3,436
3,546
3,64325 31 28
3,451
2,743
2,419
2,10932 31
1,83932
2,392 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

3.4422
6.03
6.56
8.29
32.79
20.4120
25.92
27.30
27.67
31.28
33.30
35.99
31.27
26.56
36.85
34.6214 25 31 27
29.425 31 27 14
28.5
23.2
21.0
18.5032 31
16.5732
22.15
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Guatemala, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

81%23
81%23 33
82%23
84%
83%24 34
83%
83%
78%
79%
80.8%25 6
81.4%25
75.5%
74.9%
72.6%
69.3%
72.3%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Guatemala, annual male firearm homicides total 

2,52520
2,680
2,813
2,926
3,072
2,869
3,092
4,149
4,512
3,808
3,165
3,123
3,250
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

20

31.21
33.71
36.02
38.18
40.88
38.95
42.86
58.74
65.27
56.30
47.84
48.28
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Guatemala, annual female firearm homicides total 

36120
378
39420
388
401
307
367
509
488
433
339
313
292
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

20

4.40
4.69
4.98
5.8022
6.10
5.10
5.80
7
7.01
6.36
5.12
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Suicides (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 Guatemala, annual suicides by any means total 

54620
577
542
543
499
463
396
383
558
564
383
332
282
260
266
271
207
191 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

020
0
3.35
3.60
3.45
3.52
3.30
3.12
2.73
2.70
4.01
4.15
2.88
2.55
2.22
0
0
2.3
0
0
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, annual male suicides by any means total 

41620
425
396
383
373
351
286
299
403
440
315
256
217
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.1420
5.35
5.07
5
4.96
4.77
3.96
4.23
5.83
6.50
4.76
3.96
3.43
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, annual female suicides by any means total 

13020
152
146
160
126
112
110
84
155
124
68
76
65
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.5820
1.89
1.84
2.06
1.66
1.50
1.51
1.18
2.22
1.81
1.02
1.16
1.02
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Gun SuicidesBlue-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 Guatemala, annual firearm suicides total 

2920
31
46
30
43
4335
35
29
4536
72
56
32
40 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1820
0.20
0.30
0.20
0.29
0.30
0.25
0.21
0.33
0.54
0.43
0.25
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Guatemala, annual male firearm suicides total 

2720
27
44
26
41
41
34
27
36
69
52
28
38
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3320
0.34
0.56
0.34
0.55
0.56
0.47
0.38
0.52
1.02
0.79
0.43
0.60
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Guatemala, annual female firearm suicides total 

220
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4
2
2
1
2
9
3
4
4
2
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0220
0.05
0.03
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.01
0.03
0.13
0.04
0.06
0.06
0.03
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-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 Guatemala, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

71720
690
751
889
900
1,32635
1,296
7
17636
13
13
34
49 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

4.4020
4.31
4.78
5.76
5.95
8.95
8.93
0.05
1.27
0.10
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Guatemala, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

61720
612
675
784
779
1,169
1,155
7
150
12
12
30
44
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

7.6320
7.70
8.64
10.23
10.37
15.87
16.01
0.10
2.17
0.18
0.18
0.46
0.70
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Guatemala, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

10020
78
76
105
121
157
141
0
26
1
1
4
5
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

1.2220
0.97
0.96
1.35
1.59
2.11
1.93
0.37
0.01
0.01
0.06
0.08
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-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 Guatemala, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
0
0
0
593
376
782
1,027
1,270
925 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

020
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4.17
2.70
5.75
7.72
9.77
7.29
0
0
0
0
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Guatemala, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
0
0
0
519
334
700
909
1,146
828
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

7.3520
4.83
10.35
13.74
17.72
13.10
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Guatemala, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
0
0
0
74
42
82
118
124
97
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.0420
0.60
1.20
1.77
1.90
1.52
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Non-fatal Gun InjuriesBlue-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 Guatemala, the annual number of non-fatal firearm injuries is 

4,00037
3,21138 39
3,056
2,456
2,616 
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Rate of Non-fatal Gun Injury per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of non-fatal firearm injury per 100,000 population is 

33.5014
28.46
27.57
22.53
24.43

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Guatemala, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence,40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 but is not conducted in practice54 6
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Home-made GunsIn Guatemala, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate55 50 

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Firearm ExportsIn Guatemala, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law45 56 46 5758 53 59
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Guatemala is reported by Customs to be US$

12,00060
11,000
205,000
138,000
4,000
2,000
51,000

58,000
3,000

9,000
10,000
44,000
55,000
17,000
106,000
9,000
3,000
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Firearm ImportsIn Guatemala, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law61 56  62 63 64 65 66 58 53 67 59 6
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Guatemala is reported by Customs to be US$

20,331,00068
9,508,000
11,170,000
10,292,000
9,059,000
8,695,000
9,391,000
20,257,000
6,727,000
5,879,000
5,878,000
5,362,000
6,196,000
8,796,000
8,795,000
6,034,000
3,792,000
3,531,000
5,133,000
3,666,000
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Guatemala is moderate4 69
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Guatemala, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law70 71 72 59
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Guatemala include45 73 46 63 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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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Guatemala is categorised as restrictive74
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Guatemala includes the Firearm and Ammunition Law, Decree 15, 200975 52 and its regulation of 201176
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Guatemala are regulated by the Directorate General for Control of Arms and Ammunition (DIGECAM)77 78 79
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Guatemala, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the Constitution,80 81 82 as limited by statute law83
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Guatemala, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, military firearms, or weapons of war84 85 86 87
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Guatemala, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited84 85 86 88 33
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Guatemala, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence84 89 88
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Guatemala, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence84 89 88 33
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Guatemala,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law84 89 88 33
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Guatemala, only licensed gun owners90 91 92 93 94 33 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 Guatemala are not required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, but gun ownership for personal security reasons requires government approval, and firearm collection is permitted95 96 97 98
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Guatemala is undefined,98 but is 25 years for a permit to carry,99 with exceptions for younger competitive sports shooters100
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Guatemala must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health and Army or Police service93 94 96 101 102 33 6 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Guatemala, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required98
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Partner to be Advised or InterviewedIn Guatemala, licensing authorities are not required98 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 Guatemala does not stipulate103 102 104 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Guatemala, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required105 96 106 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Guatemala, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one to three years93 107 95
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Licensing RecordsIn Guatemala, authorities maintain a record78 92 90 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 Guatemala are permitted to possess any number of firearms108
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Guatemala are permitted to possess only 250 rounds of ammunition of a calibre for which a carrying licence is held and only 200 rounds of ammunition of a calibre for which a possession licence is held109 110
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Guatemala, the law requires78 90 92 93 111 79 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 Guatemala, licensed firearm dealers are required112 113 114 78 111 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 Guatemala, licensed gun makers are required115 116 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Guatemala, State agencies are required117 118 119 120 121 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Guatemala, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted by a notary and registered by the Office for Arms and Ammunition Control122 123
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Guatemala, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful124 125 112 126 113 78 123
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Guatemala is obliged101 126 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 Guatemala is obliged101 126 112 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Guatemala, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined98
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Guatemala, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated98 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Guatemala include some97 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 Guatemala include112 127 114 47 48 53 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 Guatemala include118 128 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Guatemala include129 67 130 100 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Law Regulates Firearms in PublicIn Guatemala, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law131 33
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Guatemala, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited132
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Guatemala, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit132 93 94 96 92
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Guatemala, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm133 is eight to 10 years in prison, and up to 15 years for possession of prohibited firearms134 135 65 57 123 49 50 51 136 137 138

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
Central American Integration SystemAs a member of the Central American Integration System (SICA), Guatemala is party to the 2007 Central American Programme on Small Arms Control and the Code of Conduct of Central American States on the Transfer of Arms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other Related Material139
Organization of American StatesOn 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Guatemala 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 ratified140 141 by Guatemala
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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 2006142 by Guatemala.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified143 by Guatemala
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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 acceded to144 by Guatemala
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Guatemala 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 Aspects145
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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 Guatemala against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 84146 147 148 149 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, Guatemala has submitted one or more national reports150 151 3 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Guatemala, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated151
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Guatemala, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated152 151
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Guatemala submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent153 152 151
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated151 by Guatemala to other UN Member States
UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided151 to Guatemala by other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Guatemala has not declared154 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Guatemala has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945155
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list156 Guatemala as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About 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 16,157 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.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, annual homicides by any means total 

2,84321
3,12922
4,387
4,869
5,435
4,520
4,778
5,253
5,155
5,155
5,681
5,960
6,498
6,292
5,781
5,885
5,33823 24 25 26 27 28
4,50723 24 25 26 27 28 6
4,237
3,631
3,230
2,90423 24 25 26 27
2,65525
3,310
3,998
3,619
3,260 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

16.6021
17.4722
24.95
28.23
32.13
28.23
30.39
32.99
33.05
33.76
38
40.74
45.39
44.92
42.20
43.93
40.76
35.22
33.89
29.74
27.09
24.93
24.225 29
30.9
38.1
35.3
32.5
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, annual male homicides by any means total 

3,31530
3,817
3,947
4,177
4,399
4,599
4,664
5,049
5,265
5,778
4,473
3,680
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

40.2830
47.18
49.64
53.49
57.41
61.20
63.32
69.98
74.54
83.59
66.13
55.62
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, annual female homicides by any means total 

57030
593
573
601
630
654
573
632
695
720
555
451
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.8330
7.23
7.11
7.59
8.11
8.59
7.68
8.66
9.73
10.30
8.12
6.75
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Guatemala, annual firearm homicides total 

2,88620
3,058
3,207
3,314
3,473
3,176
3,459
4,658
5,000
4,241
3,504
3,436
3,546
3,64325 31 28
3,451
2,743
2,419
2,10932 31
1,83932
2,392 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

3.4422
6.03
6.56
8.29
32.79
20.4120
25.92
27.30
27.67
31.28
33.30
35.99
31.27
26.56
36.85
34.6214 25 31 27
29.425 31 27 14
28.5
23.2
21.0
18.5032 31
16.5732
22.15
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Guatemala, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

81%23
81%23 33
82%23
84%
83%24 34
83%
83%
78%
79%
80.8%25 6
81.4%25
75.5%
74.9%
72.6%
69.3%
72.3%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Guatemala, annual male firearm homicides total 

2,52520
2,680
2,813
2,926
3,072
2,869
3,092
4,149
4,512
3,808
3,165
3,123
3,250
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

20

31.21
33.71
36.02
38.18
40.88
38.95
42.86
58.74
65.27
56.30
47.84
48.28
51.44




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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Guatemala, annual female firearm homicides total 

36120
378
39420
388
401
307
367
509
488
433
339
313
292
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Guatemala, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

20

4.40
4.69
4.98
5.8022
6.10
5.10
5.80
7
7.01
6.36
5.12
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Guatemala, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
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DisarmamentAuthorities in Guatemala are known to have158 159 160 161 162 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 AmnestyIn Guatemala, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 1,818163 (1996-98)
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Guatemala, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

4,667164
4,686
4,940
4,4403
4,558
4,378
2011-2016165: 
4,069166 167 168 169
4,580
4,631170
2,988162
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Guatemala, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

43171
2,479
5,300172 173
2011-2016: 30,000174
6,200175 161 6
1,500160
3,000159
501158
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Guatemala, it is not state policy176 177 118 178  to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn Guatemala, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law179 41 180 64 181 62 182 91 138 66 52 79 119 
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Firearm TracingIn Guatemala, state authorities carry out183 184 79 185 186 90 113 91 78 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Guatemala, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are186 90 62 187 91 79 121 recorded in a register
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Guatemala ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Guatemala on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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