Italy — 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 Italy is 

2017: 8,007,9201 2
2007: 7,000,0003 4
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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 Italy is 

2017: 12.895
2007: 11.903
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Italy ranked at No. 156
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Italy ranked at No. 553
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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunChartIn Italy, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be 

2017: 6%1
2015: 6%7
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsChartIn Italy, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2005: 12.9%8
1992/94: 16.1%8 9
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Proportion of Households with RiflesIn Italy, the percentage of households with one or more rifles is reported to be 

1992: 10.7%9
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Proportion of Households with ShotgunsIn Italy, the percentage of households with one or more shotguns is reported to be 

1992: 1.8%9
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsChartIn Italy, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

2005: 5.3%8
1992/94: 5.5%8 9
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Italy is reported to be 

2017: 1,398,9201
2016: 1,260,00010
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Italy is 

2017: 2.255
2016: 2.03
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,11 but in Italy there are estimated to be 

2017: 6,609,00012
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,11 but in Italy the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 

2017: 10.645
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 Italy are reported to have 502,96013 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Italy are reported to have 273,00012 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 Italy, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

70114
674
722
78115 16 17 18
78015 16 17 18 19
79815 16 17 18
76920
79315 16 17 18
799
814
966
93715 16 17
887
1,026
1,073
1,153
1,17115 16 17 21
1,17715 16 17 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.1314
1.09
1.17
1.27
1.28
1.31
1.27
1.32
1.34
1.37
1.66
1.61
1.53
1.78
1.86
2.00
2.04
2.05
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Italy, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

64714
625
665
72614
729
735
714
733
732
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

2.1714
2.10
2.24
2.46
2.48
2.51
2.44
2.52
2.54
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Italy, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

5414
49
57
5514
51
63
55
60
67
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.1714
0.15
0.18
0.17
0.16
0.20
0.18
0.19
0.22
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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 Italy, annual homicides by any means total 

40022
469
475
502
530
552
529
590
615
631
62523 24
610
72023 25
719
64423 26
709
76623 27
80527
876
87328 29
953
1,012 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.6522
0.76
0.77
0.82
0.87
0.90
0.87
0.98
1.02
1.06
1.123 24
1.0
1.223 25
1.2
1.123 26
1.2
1.323 27
1.4027
1.52
1.528
1.7
1.8
2.2530
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Italy, annual male homicides by any means total 

25131
333
328
323
367
385
374
417
467
481
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.8731
1.15
1.13
1.11
1.27
1.33
1.29
1.44
1.62
1.67
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Italy, annual female homicides by any means total 

14931
136
147
179
163
166
154
173
148
150
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.4931
0.45
0.48
0.58
0.53
0.54
0.50
0.56
0.48
0.49
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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 Italy, annual firearm homicides total 

18014
17522
218
250
246
237
21815 23
24615
269
26915 28
40428
478
34715 28
293
297
365
432
473
46315
548 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2914
0.3022
0.40
0.36
0.40
0.40
0.36
0.41
0.45
0.4415 28
0.728
0.8
0.6015 28
0.51
0.52
0.64
0.76
0.83
0.8115
0.96
1.6632
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Italy, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

45%33
41%23
66.7%28
66.2%
66.9%
65.9%
65.7%
65.7%
71.2%
71.3%
71.1%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Italy, annual male firearm homicides total 

15214
14422
171
210
210
198
190
214
235
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.5114
0.5022
0.60
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.65
0.74
0.82
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Italy, annual female firearm homicides total 

2814
3122
47
40
37
40
28
32
34
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0914
0.08
0.20
0.11
0.10
0.11
0.09
0.10
0.11
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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.ChartIn Italy, annual handgun homicides total 

1315
19
25
31
30
31
39
40 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.03
0.0215
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.07
0.07
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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.ChartIn Italy, annual long gun homicides total 

1515
28
23
20
23
18
30
40 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0315
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.04
0.03
0.05
0.07
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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.ChartIn Italy, annual gun homicides (other) total 

19115
155
161
167
193
220
193
267 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.3215
0.26
0.27
0.28
0.32
0.37
0.33
0.46
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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 Italy, annual suicides by any means total 

3,98814
4,145
4,285
4,256
4,152
3,987
3,971
3,904
3,757
4,69421 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.4514
6.72
6.97
6.95
6.80
6.56
6.57
6.50
6.30
8.1721
8.0034
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Italy, annual male suicides by any means total 

3,10414
3,214
3,318
3,32314
3,289
3,126
3,091
2,997
2,893
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

10.4114
10.80
11.19
11.24
11.17
10.66
10.58
10.32
10.04
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Italy, annual female suicides by any means total 

88414
931
967
93314
863
861
880
907
864
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

2.7614
2.92
3.04
2.94
2.73
2.74
2.82
2.92
2.80
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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 Italy, annual firearm suicides total 

44414
465
473
48516
53316 19
52516
485
477
460
459
539
603
542
614
614
648
626
585 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.7214
0.75
0.77
0.79
0.87
0.86
0.80
0.79
0.77
0.78
0.94
1.06
0.95
1.08
1.08
1.14
1.1
1.03
1.1135
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Italy, annual male firearm suicides total 

42314
443
459
46814
515
502
462
456
434
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.4214
1.49
1.55
1.58
1.75
1.71
1.58
1.57
1.51
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Italy, annual female firearm suicides total 

2114
22
14
1714
18
23
23
21
26
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0714
0.07
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.08
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Handgun 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 Italy, annual handgun suicides total 

5816
60
76
74
107
86
94
104 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1016
0.10
0.13
0.12
0.18
0.14
0.16
0.18
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Long 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 Italy, the number of long gun suicides is 

11716
143
127
100
109
125
123
135 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2016
0.24
0.21
0.17
0.18
0.21
0.21
0.23
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Gun Suicides (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.ChartIn Italy, annual gun suicides (other) total 

31016
330
322
311
261
249
242
300 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.5216
0.56
0.53
0.52
0.44
0.42
0.41
0.52
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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 Italy, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

7414
69
65
7517
4117 19
5317
49
61
60
64
57
41
48
47
27
32
38
44 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.1214
0.11
0.11
0.12
0.07
0.09
0.08
0.10
0.10
0.11
0.10
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.1136
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Italy, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

6914
67
62
7214
39
48
46
56
53
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.2314
0.23
0.21
0.24
0.13
0.16
0.16
0.19
0.18
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Italy, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

514
2
3
314
2
5
3
5
7
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0214
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.02
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Unintentional Handgun 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 Italy, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

617
1
3
2
5
4
1
7 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0117
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.00
0.01
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Unintentional Long 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 Italy, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

1917
7
10
14
13
9
14
12 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0317
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (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.ChartIn Italy, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

5017
33
40
33
43
47
49
38 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0817
0.06
0.07
0.05
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.07
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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 Italy, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

214
218
418 19
1118
17
9
10
22
23
4421 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

014
0
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.01
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.0821
0.0637
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Italy, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

214
214
3
11
16
7
10
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0114
0.01
0.01
0.04
0.05
0.02
0.03
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Italy, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

014
1
0
1
2
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

014
0
0.01
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Handgun 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 Italy, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

218
2
1
3
1
4421 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0018
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.0821
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Long 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 Italy, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

118
3
2
1
2
4
4421 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0018
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.0821
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Gun Deaths (Other) 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 Italy, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

118
4
9
14
5
8
17
18
4421 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0018
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.03
0.0821
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Legal Intervention 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.In Italy, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

114
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Italy, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

014
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesIn Italy, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

114
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Italy, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

014

ProductionGun IndustryCompare
Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Italy, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence38 
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Italy was ranked 'medium'39
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Home-made GunsIn Italy, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate40

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Firearm ExportsIn Italy, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from Italy is reported by manufacturers to be 

2018: 80,95149
2017: 107,197
2016: 99,106
2015: 73,577
2014: 795,00550
2013: 805,731
2009: 473,518
2008: 472,991
2007: 466,328
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Italy is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 618,000,00051
2015: 1,087,960,27852
2014: 1,326,422,815
2013: 1,302,153,266
2012: 1,119,213,50752 53 54
2011: 506,108,19155
2010: 473,000,00056
2001: 323,000,00053 57 58
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Italy was categorized as 'major'59 60 61 62 58 63
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Firearm ImportsIn Italy, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law41 42 43 44 45 46 47
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Italy is reported to be 

2018: 53449
2017: 8,065
2016: 666
2013: 50,62450
2009: 17,326
2008: 30,549
2007: 26,311
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Italy is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 64,000,00064
2015: 183,399,05952
2014: 196,598,030
2013: 206,949,975
2012: 179,866,25152 65 66 67
2011: 91,780,04955 61 68
2010: 68,000,00069
2001: 84,000,00065
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Italy is moderate70
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Italy, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law71 43 72 73
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Italy include74 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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Transparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Italy scored 

2019: 15.5075
2018: 19.5076
2016: 15.0077
2014: 16.2578
2013: 16.0079
2012: 16.0080
2011: 15.2581
2010: 15.7582
2009: 15.5083
2008: 14.7584
2007: 15.2585
2006: 14.0086
2005: 14.5087
2004: 14.2588 

MeasuresGun RegulationCompare
Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Italy is categorised as restrictive89
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Italy includes the Royal Decrees No. 773/1931, No. 2482/1935 and No. 635/1940, the Law No. 110/1975, the Law No.146/2006 (Ratification of UN Protocols against organized transnational crime),38 41 the Legislative Decree No. 204/2010,71 the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons,90 91 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012, the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200392 and the Convention of 1 July 1969 on Reciprocal Recognition of Proofmarks on Small Arms93
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Italy are regulated by the European Commission91
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Italy, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law94 95
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Italy, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition96 97
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Italy, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited96 97 33
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Italy, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted only with special authorisation98 99 97
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Italy, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted only with special authorisation96 98 99 97 33
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Italy,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law33
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Italy, only licensed gun owners100 96 98 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 Italy are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example self-defence, hunting, sport, work or performance of duties, as well as collection101
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Italy is 18 years101
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Italy must pass a background check which considers criminal and mental health102 101 33 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Italy, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required103
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Italy, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required103 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Italy, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every six years for most firearms, and every year for a concealed carry license104
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Italy are permitted to possess 3 firearms per acquisition permit103
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Italy are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm105 103
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Italy, the law requires106 107 108 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 Italy, licensed firearm dealers are required106 109 102 108 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 Italy, licensed gun makers are required106 109 38 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Italy, State agencies are required107 110 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Italy, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful111 99
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Background Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Italy is obliged102 to pass official background checks before taking possession
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Italy include110 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Law Regulates Firearms in PublicIn Italy, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law33 4

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
European UnionAs a member of the European Union, Italy is bound by the provisions of the ‘EU Firearms Directive’ – the 2007 Legislative Resolution on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons of the European Parliament112 113
European Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Italy is bound to declare its transfers of military technology and equipment. Independent monitoring provides detailed comparisons of arms export reporting compliance across EU member states, and records that Italy has submitted one or more national reports114 on its arms transfers
United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal JusticeThe UNCCPCJ, a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council mandated to promote action to prevent national and transnational crime, lists115 Italy as an elected member
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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 2007116 by Italy.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified117 by Italy
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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 signed and ratified118 by Italy
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Italy 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 Aspects119
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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 Italy against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 75120 121 122 123 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, Italy has submitted one or more national reports124 125 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Italy, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated126 125
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Italy, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated126 125
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Italy submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent125
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated125 by Italy to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Italy has declared127 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Italy has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1955128
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists129 Italy 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 16,130 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 Italy, annual homicides by any means total 

40022
469
475
502
530
552
529
590
615
631
62523 24
610
72023 25
719
64423 26
709
76623 27
80527
876
87328 29
953
1,012 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.6522
0.76
0.77
0.82
0.87
0.90
0.87
0.98
1.02
1.06
1.123 24
1.0
1.223 25
1.2
1.123 26
1.2
1.323 27
1.4027
1.52
1.528
1.7
1.8
2.2530
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Italy, annual male homicides by any means total 

25131
333
328
323
367
385
374
417
467
481
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.8731
1.15
1.13
1.11
1.27
1.33
1.29
1.44
1.62
1.67
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Italy, annual female homicides by any means total 

14931
136
147
179
163
166
154
173
148
150
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.4931
0.45
0.48
0.58
0.53
0.54
0.50
0.56
0.48
0.49
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Italy, annual firearm homicides total 

18014
17522
218
250
246
237
21815 23
24615
269
26915 28
40428
478
34715 28
293
297
365
432
473
46315
548 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2914
0.3022
0.40
0.36
0.40
0.40
0.36
0.41
0.45
0.4415 28
0.728
0.8
0.6015 28
0.51
0.52
0.64
0.76
0.83
0.8115
0.96
1.6632
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Italy, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

45%33
41%23
66.7%28
66.2%
66.9%
65.9%
65.7%
65.7%
71.2%
71.3%
71.1%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Italy, annual male firearm homicides total 

15214
14422
171
210
210
198
190
214
235
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.5114
0.5022
0.60
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.65
0.74
0.82
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Italy, annual female firearm homicides total 

2814
3122
47
40
37
40
28
32
34
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Italy, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0914
0.08
0.20
0.11
0.10
0.11
0.09
0.10
0.11
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Italy, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
Disarmament
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Italy, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

5,902131
8,081
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Italy, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

19,988132
1,748
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn Italy, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law133 107 134
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Firearm TracingIn Italy, state authorities carry out135 106 134 108 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Italy ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Italy on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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