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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 Lebanon is

2017: 1,927,0001
2005: 750,0002

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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 Lebanon is

2017: 30.963
2005: 17.31

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Lebanon ranked at No. 404

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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Lebanon ranked at No.94

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Lebanon are reported to have 130,1505 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Lebanon are reported to have 41,0006 firearms

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lebanon, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 97
2018: 5
2017: 9

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.307
2018: 0.16
2017: 0.29

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Lebanon, annual homicides by any means total

2020: 1288
2019: 182
2018: 172
2017: 246
2016: 235
2015: 231
2014: 240
2013: 236
2012: 194
2011: 168
2010: 163
2009: 145
2008: 183
2007: 108
2006: 859 10 11
2005: 156
2004: 1239 10

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

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

2020: 1.888
2019: 2.65
2018: 2.51
2017: 3.61
2016: 3.50
2015: 3.54
2014: 3.83
2013: 3.99
2012: 3.50
2011: 3.23
2010: 3.29
2009: 3.24
2008: 4.14
2007: 2.69 10 12
2006: 2.19 10
2005: 3.9
2004: 3.2

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lebanon, annual male homicides by any means total

2015: 19513
2010: 13013

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

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

2015: 6.6413

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lebanon, annual female homicides by any means total

2015: 3613
2010: 33

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

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

2015: 1.2313

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Lebanon, annual firearm homicides total

2006: 319 11
2005: 8

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2006: 0.803 11
2005: 0.21

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Lebanon, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2006: 37%9
2005: 5%

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Lebanon, annual male firearm homicides total

2019: 67
2018: 2

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.217
2018: 0.07
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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Lebanon, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 19914
2015: 195
2010: 140
2000: 98

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

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 3.1914
2015: 3.15
2010: 3.12
2000: 2.56

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lebanon, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 12814
2015: 124
2010: 87
2000: 64

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

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 4.1014
2015: 4
2010: 3.88
2000: 3.39

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lebanon, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 7114
2015: 71
2010: 52
2000: 34

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

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.2814
2015: 2.30
2010: 2.31
2000: 1.75

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Lebanon, annual firearm suicides total

2019: 147
2018: 5
2017: 3

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.237
2018: 0.08
2017: 0.05
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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Lebanon, annual male firearm suicides total

2019: 127
2018: 4
2017: 1

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.417
2018: 0.13
2017: 0.03

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Lebanon, annual female firearm suicides total

2019: 27
2018: 1
2017: 2

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.077
2018: 0.03
2017: 0.06

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lebanon, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2019: 497
2018: 16
2017: 14

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.847
2018: 0.26
2017: 0.22
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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lebanon, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2019: 457
2018: 13
2017: 12

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 1.547
2018: 0.43
2017: 0.38

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lebanon, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2019: 47
2018: 3
2017: 2

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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.147
2018: 0.10
2017: 0.06

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Lebanon, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2019: 37
2018: 1
2017: 3

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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.107
2018: 0.03
2017: 0.10

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Lebanon, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence, but is not conducted in practice15 16 17

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Exports

In Lebanon, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law18 19

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Lebanon is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 1,227,00020
2020: 1,079,000
2019: 1,822,000
2018: 544,000
2017: 664,000
2016: 976,000
2015: 1,053,000
2014: 342,000
2013: 231,000
2012: 316,000
2011: 529,000
2010: 779,000
2009: 180,000
2008: 1,083,000
2007: 574,000
2006: 237,000
2005: 243,000
2004: 81,000
2003: 168,000
2002: 72,000

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Firearm Imports

In Lebanon, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law18 19

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Lebanon is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 4,677,00021
2020: 5,768,000
2019: 8,746,000
2018: 14,431,000
2017: 14,853,000
2016: 14,178,000
2015: 19,361,000
2014: 21,026,000
2013: 21,261,000
2012: 17,333,000
2011: 22,270,000
2010: 21,769,000
2009: 18,393,000
2008: 12,776,000
2007: 6,836,000
2006: 2,362,000
2005: 4,586,000
2004: 5,922,000
2003: 5,636,000
2002: 7,686,000

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Lebanon is moderate22 23

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Lebanon, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law24

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Lebanon is categorised as restrictive25

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Lebanon includes the Decree No. 137 of June 195926 as amended by Law No. 22 of March 29, 196627

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Lebanon are regulated by the Central Government15 and the Ministries of the Interior and National Defence16 28

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Lebanon, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law29 30

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Lebanon, civilians are not allowed to possess revolvers, pistols and all weapons which may be utilized as war materials31 32

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Regulation of Handguns

In Lebanon, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted without licence, for hunting, protection and security only15

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Lebanon, licensed, non-disqualified persons of minimum age15 32 28 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 Lebanon are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example personal protection, security15

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Lebanon is 18 years33

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Lebanon must pass a background check which considers criminal and mental health33 records

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Lebanon does not stipulate15 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Lebanon, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one year32

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Lebanon, the law does not require15 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 Keeping

In Lebanon, licensed firearm dealers are required34 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 Keeping

In Lebanon, licensed gun makers are required16 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Lebanon, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited35

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Lebanon, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful34

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Background Checks for Dealer Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Lebanon is obliged34 to pass official background checks before taking possession

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Lebanon do not include15 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Lebanon include36 17 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Lebanon, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is restricted31 32 37

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Lebanon, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited38

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Lebanon, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm39 is up to three years imprisonment and a fine of up to 5,000 Lebanese Lira17 38

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

League of Arab States

As a member of the League of Arab States, Lebanon adopted the Arab Model Law on Weapons, Ammunitions, Explosives and Hazardous Material in January 200240

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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 200641 by Lebanon.

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Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified42 43 by Lebanon

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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 been signed and ratified44 by Lebanon

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Lebanon 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 Aspects45

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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 Lebanon against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 15446 47 48 49 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, Lebanon has submitted one or more national reports50 24 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Lebanon, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated24

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Lebanon, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated51 24

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Lebanon submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent24

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated24 by Lebanon to other UN Member States

UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided24 to Lebanon by other UN Member States

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United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Lebanon has not declared52 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Lebanon has been a Member State of the United Nations since 194553

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list54 Lebanon as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal Profile

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About SDG 16

The 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 16,55 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 Lebanon, annual homicides by any means total

2020: 1288
2019: 182
2018: 172
2017: 246
2016: 235
2015: 231
2014: 240
2013: 236
2012: 194
2011: 168
2010: 163
2009: 145
2008: 183
2007: 108
2006: 859 10 11
2005: 156
2004: 1239 10

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

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

2020: 1.888
2019: 2.65
2018: 2.51
2017: 3.61
2016: 3.50
2015: 3.54
2014: 3.83
2013: 3.99
2012: 3.50
2011: 3.23
2010: 3.29
2009: 3.24
2008: 4.14
2007: 2.69 10 12
2006: 2.19 10
2005: 3.9
2004: 3.2

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lebanon, annual male homicides by any means total

2015: 19513
2010: 13013

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

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

2015: 6.6413

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lebanon, annual female homicides by any means total

2015: 3613
2010: 33

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

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

2015: 1.2313

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Lebanon, annual firearm homicides total

2006: 319 11
2005: 8

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2006: 0.803 11
2005: 0.21

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Lebanon, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2006: 37%9
2005: 5%

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Lebanon, annual male firearm homicides total

2019: 67
2018: 2

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lebanon, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.217
2018: 0.07
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Conflict Deaths

For a profile of conflict in Lebanon, 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 Seized

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

2017: 1,54856
2016: 1,359

Marking and Tracing

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Firearm Marking

In Lebanon, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is not required by law57

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Firearm Tracing

In Lebanon, state authorities do not carry out58 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Global Peace Index

To see where Lebanon ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Lebanon on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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