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Civilian Guns

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

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

2017: 130,0001
2007: 110,0002

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

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

2017: 11
2007: 1.22

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Guinea ranked at No. 1343

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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Guinea ranked at No. 1452

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Guinea are reported to have 23,0804 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Guinea are reported to have 13,0005 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Guinea, annual homicides by any means total

2015: 1,0676
2012: 1,0187
2010: 1,019
2008: 2,1528

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

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

2015: 9.776
2012: 8.97
2011: 1.009
2010: 10.65
2008: 22.58
2007: 0.4010
2004: 17.30
2002: 23.80

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Guinea, annual male homicides by any means total

2015: 83611
2010: 70711

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

In Guinea, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 13.7911

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Guinea, annual female homicides by any means total

2015: 23111
2010: 31211

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

In Guinea, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 3.8411

Gun Homicides

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

In Guinea, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2011: 32%9

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Guinea, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence12

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Home-made Guns

In Guinea, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be high13 14

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Exports

In Guinea, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law15

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Guinea is reported by Customs to be US$016 (2011)

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Firearm Imports

In Guinea, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law15 17 18

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Guinea is reported by Customs to be US$1,45416 (2011)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Guinea is high19

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Guinea, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law20

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Guinea is categorised as restrictive21

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Guinea includes the Act No. L/96 008 of 22 July 1996 on Weapons, Ammunition, Ammunition and gunpowders and explosives12 15

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Guinea are regulated by the Ministry of Territorial Administration22 and the Minister of Interior and Security18

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Guinea, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law23 24

Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

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Law Regulates Automatic Weapons

In Guinea, civilian possession of automatic weapons is regulated by law9

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Regulation of Handguns

In Guinea, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence, for protection and only in exceptional cases22 9

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Law Regulates Long Guns

In Guinea, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law9

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Guinea, only licensed gun owners (for certain arms)22 9 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Guinea are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security22

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Guinea is 18 years22

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Guinea must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health and domestic violence22 9 records

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Guinea stipulates22 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Guinea, the law requires18 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Guinea, State agencies are required18 25 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Guinea do not include22 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 - Government

Government regulations in Guinea include25 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Guinea do not include22 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm Marking

In Guinea, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law18 26

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Firearm Tracing

In Guinea, state authorities carry out18 27 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Carrying Guns

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Law Regulates Firearms in Public

In Guinea, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law9

Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

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Firearms Surrendered and Seized

ChartIn Guinea, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be

2017: 95728
2016: 477

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

African Union

In June 2006, as a member of the African Union, Guinea adopted an African Common Position to take to the Conference to Review the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA), held in June 200629 30

Economic Community of West African States

In June 2006, as a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Guinea adopted the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition and other Related Materials. This stipulates strict controls on the transfer, manufacture, possession and security of small arms and light weapons31

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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 201132 by Guinea.

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Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified33 by Guinea

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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 signed34 by Guinea

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Guinea 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 Aspects35

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UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Guinea against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 12436 37 38 39 among 159 Member States

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Guinea has submitted one or more national reports40 41 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Guinea, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated42 41

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Guinea, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated42

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Guinea submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent42 41

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated41 by Guinea to other UN Member States

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United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Guinea has not declared43 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Guinea has been a Member State of the United Nations since 195844

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list45 Guinea as a Participating State

BackgroundCountry Profile

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Conflict Profile

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

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Global Peace Index

To see where Guinea ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index

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