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Montserrat — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian 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.Number of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Montserrat is 2017: 3001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Montserrat is 2017: 5.401 Government 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.Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Montserrat are reported to have 902 firearms ImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal 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.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 Montserrat, annual homicides by any means total 2015: 03 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 1 2011: 0 2010: 0 2008: 14 5 2006: 1 2005: 1 2004: 0 2003: 0 2002: 0 2001: 0 2000: 0 1999: 05 1998: 2 1997: 0 1996: 1 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)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.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.Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)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.Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsUnintentional 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 Montserrat, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 2015: 03 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 0 2009: 1 Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Male Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleIn Montserrat, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 2009: 39.083 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.ProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Montserrat, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence6 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingEnd User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Montserrat do not include9 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Montserrat is categorised as restrictive10 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Montserrat includes the Firearms Act11 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Montserrat are regulated by the Commissioner of Police12 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Montserrat, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic weapons, air guns, any firearm with a barrel length less than 24 inches, and home-made weapons15 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Montserrat, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited15 Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Montserrat, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited15 Regulation of HandgunsIn Montserrat, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is prohibited15 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Montserrat, only licensed gun owners6 16 17 12 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 Montserrat is 17 years for purchase, and 14 years for possession18 Gun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Montserrat, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required9 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Montserrat does not stipulate9 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Montserrat, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required9 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Montserrat, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one year16 Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Montserrat are permitted to possess any number of firearms9 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Montserrat are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition9 Firearm RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn Montserrat, licensed firearm dealers are required20 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 SalesWaiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Montserrat, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined9 Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Montserrat include21 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Montserrat include20 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Carrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Montserrat, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited22 MeasuresInternational ControlsUnited Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Montserrat is not a Member State of the United Nations25 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list26 Montserrat 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 16,27 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. Homicides (any method)ChartIn Montserrat, annual homicides by any means total 2015: 03 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 1 2011: 0 2010: 0 2008: 14 5 2006: 1 2005: 1 2004: 0 2003: 0 2002: 0 2001: 0 2000: 0 1999: 05 1998: 2 1997: 0 1996: 1 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesDisarmamentDestruction and Disposal PolicyIn Montserrat, it is state policy28 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market Global Peace IndexTo see where Montserrat ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Montserrat on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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