Mexico — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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

2017: 1,680,9001
2010: 15,000,0002 3
2009: 2,440,4993 4 5 6
2007: 14,761,652
2006: 3,389,077
2005: 15,500,0007 3
2004: 1,793,1853 4 5 6
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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 Mexico is 

2017: 12.901
2010: 13.52 3
2009: 2.173 8 9 6
2007: 13.5
2006: 3.14
2005: 15.07 3
2004: 1.703 8 9 6
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Number of Privately Owned RiflesIn Mexico, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 2,090,11210
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Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Mexico, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 2,090,15910
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn Mexico, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 9,456,52510
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Mexico ranked at No. 711
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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, Mexico ranked at No. 427
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsIn Mexico, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2005: 0.0%12
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsIn Mexico, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

2005: 2.8%12
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Mexico is reported to be 

2017: 3,118,5921
2012: 3,118,5923 13
2010: 2,824,2313 14
2009: 2,033,7493 13
2007: 12,301,3773 10
2006: 2,824,2313 15 16
2005: 4,490,0003 14
2004: 1,494,321
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Mexico is 

2012: 2.663 8
2010: 2.48
2009: 1.81
2007: 11.253 8
2006: 2.713 15
2005: 4.213 8
2004: 1.42
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,17 but in Mexico there are estimated to be 

2017: 13,690,4081
2012: 623,7183 4 17 6
2009: 406,750
2007: 2,460,275
2006: 564,846
2005: 10,000,00014
2004: 298,8643 4 17 6
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,17 but in Mexico the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 

2012: 0.533 8
2009: 0.36
2007: 0.43
2006: 0.52
2005: 9.38
2004: 0.28
Government Guns
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Mexico are reported to have 895,28518 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Mexico are reported to have 591,00019 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Mexico, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

12,89520
15,298
17,752
20,017
19,728
14,661
10,434
6,787
6,989
6,419
6,177
6,523
6,620
6,89021 22
6,95121
8,253
9,272 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

10.7220
12.88
15.13
17.30
17.30
13.04
9.41
6.21
6.48
6.02
5.87
6.28
6.46
6.81
6.97
8.38
9.55
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Mexico, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

11,86920
14,049
16,337
18,462
18,286
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Mexico, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

1,00220
1,207
1,361
1,491
1,419
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Mexico, annual homicides by any means total 

21,08723
20,76224
19,05320
21,749
24,728
26,163
24,829
19,803
14,006
8,86725 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
10,452
9,921
9,329
10,087
10,088
10,285
10,737
12,24925 28 31 32
13,656
13,552
14,505
15,612
15,84431
16,056
16,605
15,143
14,520 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

16.3933
16.3524
10.7220
12.88
15.13
17.30
17.30
17.6133 26 27 28 29 30
12.64
8.11
9.69
9.31
8.87
9.71
9.84
10.17
10.76
12.4433 28
14.06
14.16
15.41
16.86
17.5834
17.9533
18.91
17.57
17.16
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Mexico, annual male homicides by any means total 

16,68420
19,134
21,908
23,328
22,463
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Mexico, annual female homicides by any means total 

2,28920
2,502
2,630
2,590
2,314
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Mexico, annual firearm homicides total 

5,586 (up to July)35
7,59625
11,46120
13,702
15,936
17,722
17,561
12,81125 27 28 36
8,787
5,033
5,73525 27 28 36 37
5,102
4,73225 28 36
5,129
5,21125 28 36 38
5,371
5,45225 28 36 39
6,53425 28 39
7,393
7,58225 28
8,28525
9,035 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

4.5433
6.34
9.5320
11.53
13.59
15.32
15.40
11.40
7.93
4.60
5.31
4.79
4.50
4.94
5.09
5.31
5.46
6.6433 28 39
7.61
7.9333 28
8.8033
9.76
9.8840
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Mexico, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

61.7%35
50.2%41
64%26
68%26 27 42
71%26 27 43
55%27
39%
39%
31%
29%
24.5%28
23.7%
19.8%
25.3%
26.0%
60.1%
46.2%
29.9%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Mexico, annual male firearm homicides total 

10,55220
10,552
12,581
14,673
16,357
16,277
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Mexico, annual female firearm homicides total 

88920
889
1,082
1,213
1,310
1,264
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Handgun HomicidesChartIn Mexico, annual handgun homicides total 

14725
83
79
86
61
30
56
39
12
7
5
4
14
14
8
14
31
35
39
15
23 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1233
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.05
0.03
0.05
0.04
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.02
0.03
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Long Gun HomicidesChartIn Mexico, annual long gun homicides total 

6025
102
107
120
122
74
78
108
39
44
55
53
47
63
48
56
80
108
91
94
101 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0533
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.11
0.07
0.07
0.10
0.04
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.05
0.06
0.08
0.11
0.10
0.10
0.11
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Gun Homicides (Other)ChartIn Mexico, annual gun homicides (other) total 

7,38925
11,759
14,216
16,452
18,215
18,093
12,677
8,640
4,982
5,684
5,042
4,675
5,068
5,134
5,315
5,382
6,423
7,250
7,452
8,176
8,911 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

6.0733
9.78
11.96
14.03
15.74
15.86
11.28
7.79
4.56
5.27
4.73
4.44
4.88
5.01
5.26
5.39
6.52
7.46
7.79
8.69
9.62
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn Mexico, annual suicides by any means total 

6,21520
5,754
5,410
5,604
4,899
5,19044 45
4,681
4,394
4,27744 45 46
4,31444 45
4,117
4,104
3,871
3,81144 45 22
3,47544 45
3,33944
3,342 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.1720
4.84
4.61
4.84
4.30
4.6233 45
4.22
4.02
3.9633 45 47
4.05
3.9133 45
3.95
3.78
3.7733 45 22
3.4833 45
3.3933
3.44
2.8948
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Mexico, annual male suicides by any means total 

4,98420
4,701
4,357
4,526
3,996
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Mexico, annual female suicides by any means total 

1,23120
1,050
1,052
1,076
903
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Gun SuicidesChartIn Mexico, annual firearm suicides total 

52120
555
509
578
535
638
587
544
591
597
660
691
683
72044 22
69344
731
728 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.4320
0.47
0.43
0.50
0.47
0.57
0.53
0.50
0.55
0.56
0.63
0.67
0.67
0.7133 22
0.6933
0.74
0.75
0.9149
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Mexico, annual male firearm suicides total 

48520
511
457
543
497
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Mexico, annual female firearm suicides total 

3620
44
52
35
38
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Handgun SuicidesChartIn Mexico, annual handgun suicides total 

1444
9
7
10
12
12
8
11
7
7
5
4
7
4
6
8
11 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0133
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Long Gun SuicidesChartIn Mexico, the number of long gun suicides is 

1644
20
16
17
17
12
12
10
19
14
15
13
16
16
14
8
6 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0133
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Gun Suicides (Other)ChartIn Mexico, annual gun suicides (other) total 

49944
545
501
568
518
614
567
523
565
576
640
674
660
700
673
715
711 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.4133
0.46
0.43
0.49
0.45
0.55
0.51
0.48
0.52
0.54
0.61
0.65
0.64
0.69
0.67
0.73
0.73
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Mexico, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

40520
515
442
239
584
456
556
701
265
271
366
393
371
50150 22
47750
568
714 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.4220
0.44
0.74
1.28
0.92
0.41
0.50
0.64
0.25
0.25
0.35
0.38
0.36
0.5033 22
0.4833
0.58
0.74
1.2751
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Mexico, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

36320
474
406
219
539
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Mexico, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

4020
40
34
19
44
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsChartIn Mexico, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

350
1
4
1
1
3
3
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
3
5
7 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0033
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.01
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsChartIn Mexico, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

2150
14
14
8
11
15
14
11
15
15
12
13
17
11
20
27
17 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0233
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.02
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn Mexico, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

45750
563
473
256
618
438
539
688
249
254
352
380
353
489
454
536
690 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.3833
0.47
0.40
0.22
0.54
0.39
0.49
0.63
0.23
0.24
0.33
0.37
0.34
0.48
0.46
0.54
0.71
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Mexico, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

50820
526
865
1,478
1,048
756
504
509
398
449
419
310
355
298
329
420
437 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.4633
0.48
0.79
1.39
0.98
0.67
0.45
0.47
0.37
0.42
0.40
0.30
0.35
0.29
0.33
0.43
0.45
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Mexico, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

46920
483
801
1,343
973
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Mexico, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

3720
41
62
127
73
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Mexico, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

252
0
2
2
5
1
0
3
3
6
1
4
8
5
3
1
33 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0033
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.03
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Mexico, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

252
1
3
4
2
4
2
1
3
3
3
4
5
3
6
6
5 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0033
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn Mexico, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

54752
564
920
1,606
1,110
751
502
505
392
440
415
302
342
290
320
413
399 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Mexico, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.4533
0.47
0.78
1.39
0.97
0.67
0.45
0.46
0.36
0.41
0.39
0.29
0.33
0.29
0.32
0.42
0.41

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Mexico, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Mexico was ranked 'small'61

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Firearm ExportsIn Mexico, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from Mexico is reported by manufacturers to be 

2016: 1,13070
2014: 951
2010: 550
2008: 1
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Mexico is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 113,598,42471
2015: 87,018,828
2014: 83,980,642
2013: 82,002,374
2012: 62,023,54871 72
2011: 22,273,02273
2010: 32,000,00074
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Mexico was categorized as 'major'75 76 77
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Firearm ImportsIn Mexico, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law62 78 79 64 65 56 66 67 58 68
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Mexico is reported to be 

2017: 9,67470
2016: 29,569
2015: 11,964
2014: 8,451
2013: 80,872
2012: 38,321
2011: 30,173
2010: 39,973
2009: 56,936
2008: 49,143
2007: 55,859
2006: 673
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Mexico is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 114,993,32871
2015: 156,274,418
2014: 141,470,292
2013: 132,671,268
2012: 148,288,16471 80 81
2011: 49,024,99673 82
2010: 56,000,00083
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Mexico is high84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Mexico, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law53 98
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Mexico include63 99 69  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, Mexico scored 

2018: 11.75100
2016: 8.75101
2014: 8.25102
2013: 8.75103
2012: 9.00104
2011: 9.25105
2010: 9.25106
2009: 9.75107
2008: 9.50108
2007: 9.75109
2006: 9.50110
2005: 8.75111
2004: 8.25112 

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Mexico is categorised as restrictive113
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Mexico includes the Federal Law of Firearms and Explosives of 1972 (last amended in 2015),114 the Regulation of the Federal Firearms Law and Explosives,115 and Articles 160 to 163 of the Penal Code56 58
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Mexico are regulated by the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of the Interior116 117 118 53 and the Federal Registry of Arms119
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Mexico, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the Constitution,120 121 122 123 as limited by statute law124 125 126
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Mexico, civilians are not allowed to possess weapons of war, including automatic firearms, sub-machine guns, machine guns, .357 Magnum revolvers and those greater than .38 calibre, handguns greater than 9mm, rifles and carbines of .223, 7mm, 7.62 and .30 calibres, or shotguns with barrels shorter than 635mm or greater than 12 gauge127 128 129
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Mexico, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited127 128 42
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Mexico, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted130 131 132
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Mexico, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted,130 131 132 with some exceptions127 42
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Mexico,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law130 131 132 42
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Mexico, only registered gun owners119 120 133 42 may lawfully acquire or possess a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionGun owners in Mexico are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting,134 farming,135 collection,136 personal protection, or employment120 137 138 139 56
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Mexico is 18 years140
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Mexico must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, physical and addiction138 139 42 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Mexico, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required to carry pistols and revolvers56 
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Partner to be Advised or InterviewedIn Mexico, licensing authorities are not required141 142 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 Mexico does not stipulate141 142 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Mexico, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required141 142 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Mexico, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every two years, for carry permits143
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Licensing RecordsIn Mexico, authorities maintain a record144 145 135 146 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsFirearm owners in Mexico are permitted to possess 2 firearms for legitimate defence purposes. To own more than two firearms requires special justification147
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionFirearm owners in Mexico are permitted to possess 500 cartridges in .22 calibre, 1,000 cartridges for shotguns, and 200 cartridges for other permitted firearms148 149 150 151
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Mexico, the law requires117 119 152 133 135 146 153 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 Mexico, licensed firearm dealers are required154 155 156 157 158 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 Mexico, licensed gun makers are required154 155 156 57 159 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Mexico, State agencies are required119 160 133 161 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 Private Gun SalesIn Mexico, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without an extraordinary permit162 163
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Mexico, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful53 157 56 158
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn Mexico, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to one firearm per transaction. To sell individuals more than one gun, dealers must have receive special permission in advance164
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Mexico, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined141 142
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Mexico, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated141 142 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Mexico include165 166 167 134 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 Mexico include168 54 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 Mexico include161 169 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Mexico include170 171 172 173 174 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 MarkingIn Mexico, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law175 176 177 67 57 178 179 159 180
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Firearm TracingIn Mexico, state authorities carry out181 179 182 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Mexico, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not 179 180 recorded in a register
Carrying Guns
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Law Regulates Firearms in PublicIn Mexico, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law183 143 138 139 172 184 56 10 42
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Mexico, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited172
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Mexico, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit172
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Gun Free ZonesIn Mexico, private guns are prohibited in public demonstrations, celebrations, meetings and in deliberative assemblies185
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Mexico, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm186 is three years in prison56 and seven years in prison for illegal carrying187
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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in Mexico are known to have188 189 190 191 192 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 AmnestyChartIn Mexico, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 

2016: 75,000193
2012: 53,115194
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Exchanged in Gun BuybackChartIn Mexico, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 

2012: 55,590195 196
2009: 30,522197
2007: 9,524191
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Mexico, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

2014: 8,540198
2013: 14,467199 200
2012: 25,803199 194 201 202 203 195 204
2011: 40,996
2010: 20,917205 199 194 201 202 203 195
2009: 32,407206
2008: 27,721207
2007: 15,330191
2006/09: 38,404207
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Mexico, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

2016: 75,000193
2014: 69,108208
2009: 79,074192
2007: 28,302191
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Mexico, it is state policy209 210 211 197 159 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
Organization of American StatesOn 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Mexico 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 ratified212 213 by Mexico
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, lists214 Mexico 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 2006215 by Mexico.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified216 by Mexico
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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 ratified217 by Mexico
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Mexico 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 Aspects218
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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 Mexico against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 2219 220 221 222 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, Mexico has submitted one or more national reports223 224 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Mexico, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated225 224
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Mexico, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated224
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Mexico submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent224 226
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated224 by Mexico to other UN Member States
UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided224 to Mexico by other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Mexico has declared227 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Mexico has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945228
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies list229 Mexico as a Participating State

BackgroundCountry ProfileLink
Conflict ProfileFor a profile of conflict in Mexico, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Mexico ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index

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