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Moldova — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned RiflesIn Moldova, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 6293 Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Moldova, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 24,7243 Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn Moldova, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 3,9603 Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Moldova ranked at No. 1034 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Moldova ranked at No. 832 Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersRate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationNumber of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Moldova, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2016: 2710 2015: 3210 2014: 2111 12 13 14 2013: 23 2012: 2911 12 13 14 15 2011: 3716 2010: 2611 12 13 14 2009: 2111 12 14 2008: 2111 12 13 14 2007: 34 2006: 30 2005: 33 2004: 49 2003: 53 2002: 57 2001: 76 2000: 65 1999: 68 1998: 63 1997: 81 1996: 123 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsRate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Female Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)ChartIn Moldova, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 17510 2015: 17610 2014: 184 2013: 236 2012: 207 2011: 196 2010: 248 2009: 231 2008: 262 2007: 246 2006: 26217 18 19 2005: 296 2004: 27717 18 20 2003: 319 2002: 39917 18 21 2001: 410 2000: 43317 18 22 1999: 38018 22 1998: 357 1997: 39818 23 1996: 400 1995: 395 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Moldova, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2016: 4.9910 2015: 4.96 2014: 5.13 2013: 6.52 2012: 5.66 2011: 5.31 2010: 6.65 2009: 6.13 2008: 6.87 2007: 6.38 2006: 7.117 18 19 24 2005: 7.9 2004: 7.217 18 20 24 2003: 8.2 2002: 10.117 18 21 24 2001: 10.1 2000: 10.517 18 22 24 1999: 9.118 22 24 1998: 8.5 1997: 9.318 23 24 1996: 9.3 1995: 9.1 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Moldova, annual firearm homicides total 2016: 1110 2015: 810 2014: 711 2013: 9 2012: 15 2011: 16 2010: 9 2009: 1111 17 18 2008: 11 2007: 15 2006: 20 2005: 19 2004: 2411 18 2003: 31 2002: 42 2001: 57 2000: 46 1999: 45 1998: 42 1997: 46 1996: 72 1995: 2723 18 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Moldova, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2016: 0.3110 2015: 0.23 2014: 0.20 2013: 0.25 2012: 0.41 2011: 0.43 2010: 0.24 2009: 0.29 2008: 0.29 2007: 0.39 2006: 0.56 2005: 0.53 2004: 0.6711 18 2003: 0.86 2002: 1.16 2001: 1.57 2000: 1.26 1999: 1.23 1998: 1.15 1997: 1.26 1996: 1.67 1995: 0.6223 18 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsHandgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Suicides (any method)ChartIn Moldova, annual suicides by any means total 2016: 54610 2015: 55610 2014: 581 2013: 576 2012: 571 2011: 502 2010: 676 2009: 651 2008: 620 2007: 562 1999: 57926 Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Suicide Victims (any method)Gun SuicidesChartIn Moldova, annual firearm suicides total 2016: 910 2015: 1410 2014: 612 2013: 9 2012: 812 15 2011: 1512 2010: 10 2009: 6 2008: 5 2007: 8 2006: 4 2005: 7 2004: 13 2003: 14 2002: 11 2001: 11 2000: 8 1999: 7 1998: 9 1997: 18 1996: 23 Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Suicide VictimsHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Moldova, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 2016: 210 2015: 310 2014: 313 2013: 2 2012: 313 15 2011: 313 2010: 2 2008: 1 2007: 2 2006: 5 2005: 3 2004: 3 2003: 4 2002: 3 2001: 5 2000: 6 1999: 9 1998: 6 1997: 11 1996: 22 Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Male Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Handgun DeathsUnintentional Long Gun DeathsUnintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Moldova, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2016: 510 2015: 710 2014: 514 2013: 3 2012: 314 15 2011: 314 2010: 5 2009: 4 2008: 4 2007: 9 2006: 1 2005: 4 2004: 9 2003: 4 2002: 1 2001: 3 2000: 5 1999: 7 1998: 6 1997: 6 1996: 6 Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Moldova, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 2016: 0.1410 2015: 0.20 2014: 0.14 2013: 0.08 2012: 0.08 2011: 0.08 2010: 0.13 2009: 0.11 2008: 0.10 2007: 0.23 2006: 0.03 2005: 0.11 2004: 0.25 2003: 0.11 2002: 0.03 2001: 0.08 2000: 0.14 1999: 0.19 1998: 0.16 1997: 0.16 1996: 0.14 Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseRate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseHandgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseLong Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseGun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseTransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsFirearm Exports (Number)Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Moldova is reported by Customs to be US$56839 (2009) Firearm ImportsFirearm Imports (Number)Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Moldova is reported by Customs to be US$1,807,43839 (2011) Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Moldova is moderate43 Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Moldova, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law44 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Moldova is categorised as restrictive45 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Moldova, civilians are not allowed to possess military weapons or any firearms other than hunting weapons, collector's weapons, and revolvers and/or pistols57 59 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsLaw Regulates Long GunsIn Moldova, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law25 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Moldova, only licensed gun owners58 60 61 62 25 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Moldova is 18 years57 Gun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Moldova, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required66 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Moldova does not stipulate66 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingLimit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Moldova are permitted to possess any number of firearms66 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Moldova are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition66 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn Moldova, licensed firearm dealers are not required66 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Moldova, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful74 Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Moldova is obliged60 to pass official background checks before taking possession Background Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Moldova is obliged60 to pass official background checks before taking possession Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Moldova, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined66 Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Moldova, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated66 in law Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Moldova do not include66 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentMeasuresInternational ControlsGeneva 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 not signed84 by Moldova. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified85 by Moldova 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 ratified86 by Moldova United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Moldova, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated92 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Moldova submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent92 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated92 by Moldova to other UN Member States UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided92 to Moldova by other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Moldova has not declared94 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Moldova has been a Member State of the United Nations since 199295 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list96 Moldova as a Participating State BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout 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 16,97 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. Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Moldova, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University DisarmamentAuthorities in Moldova are known to have98 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Firearms Surrendered and SeizedSmall Arms DestroyedIn Moldova, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 9,67898 Marking and TracingFirearm MarkingFirearm TracingBallistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Moldova, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are70 recorded in a register Global Peace IndexTo see where Moldova ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index |
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