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Italy — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Italy ranked at No. 154 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. 552 Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunProportion of Households with FirearmsProportion of Households with RiflesProportion of Households with ShotgunsProportion of Households with HandgunsNumber of Registered FirearmsEstimated Number of Illicit FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Italy, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2012: 78110 11 12 13 2011: 78010 11 12 13 14 2010: 79810 11 12 13 2009: 76915 2008: 79310 11 12 13 2007: 799 2006: 814 2003: 966 2002: 93710 11 12 2001: 887 2000: 1,026 1999: 1,073 1998: 1,153 1997: 1,17110 11 12 16 1996: 1,17710 11 12 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)ChartIn Italy, annual homicides by any means total 2015: 46919 2014: 475 2013: 502 2012: 46417 2011: 451 2010: 464 2009: 590 2008: 615 2007: 631 2006: 62520 21 2005: 610 2004: 72020 22 2003: 719 2002: 64420 23 2001: 709 2000: 76620 24 1999: 80524 1998: 876 1997: 87325 26 1996: 953 1995: 1,012 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Italy, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.7819 2014: 0.79 2013: 0.84 2012: 1.2717 2011: 1.28 2010: 1.31 2009: 1.0 2008: 1.0 2007: 1.1 2006: 1.120 21 2005: 1.0 2004: 1.220 22 2003: 1.2 2002: 1.120 23 2001: 1.2 2000: 1.320 24 1999: 1.4024 1998: 1.52 1997: 1.525 1996: 1.7 1995: 1.8 1992: 2.2527 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Italy, annual firearm homicides total 2013: 41729 2012: 21910 2011: 20210 14 2010: 20910 2009: 21810 20 2008: 24610 2007: 269 2006: 26910 25 2005: 40425 2004: 478 2003: 34710 25 2002: 293 2001: 297 2000: 365 1999: 432 1998: 473 1997: 46310 1996: 548 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleProportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsHandgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Suicides (any method)Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Gun SuicidesHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsUnintentional Handgun DeathsUnintentional Long Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseHandgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseLong Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Italy, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence36 Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Italy was ranked 'medium'37 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsFirearm Exports (Number)Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsFirearm ImportsFirearm Imports (Number)Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Italy is moderate64 End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Italy include68 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use 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 2018: 19.5069 2016: 15.0070 2014: 16.2571 2013: 16.0072 2012: 16.0073 2011: 15.2574 2010: 15.7575 2009: 15.5076 2008: 14.7577 2007: 15.2578 2006: 14.0079 2005: 14.5080 2004: 14.2581 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm 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),36 38 the Legislative Decree No. 204/2010,65 the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons,82 83 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012, the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200384 and the Convention of 1 July 1969 on Reciprocal Recognition of Proofmarks on Small Arms85 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Italy are regulated by the European Commission83 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Italy, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition88 89 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsLaw Regulates Long GunsIn Italy, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law31 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Italy, only licensed gun owners92 88 90 31 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition 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 collection93 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Italy is 18 years93 Gun Owner Background ChecksLimit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Italy are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm95 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingGun Manufacturer Record KeepingGun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesBackground Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Italy is obliged94 to pass official background checks before taking possession Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Italy include100 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsEuropean UnionEuropean 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 reports107 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, lists108 Italy as an elected member 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 2007109 by Italy. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified110 by Italy 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 ratified111 by Italy United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA 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 Aspects112 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyUNPoA 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 apparent118 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated118 by Italy to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Italy has declared120 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 1955121 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists122 Italy as a Participating State BackgroundCountry ProfileConflict ProfileFor a profile of conflict in Italy, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University Global Peace IndexTo see where Italy ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index |
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