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Northern Ireland — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawFor combined British figures and legislation, see 'United Kingdom'StockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned RiflesIn Northern Ireland, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 18,2503 Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Northern Ireland, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 80,2583 Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn Northern Ireland, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 13,9353 Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Northern Ireland ranked at No. 944 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Northern Ireland ranked at No. 252 Proportion of Households with FirearmsProportion of Households with HandgunsNumber of Licensed Firearm OwnersRate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Northern Ireland is 3.418 Number of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Northern Ireland, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2013: 1115 2012: 11 2011: 8 2010: 1516 17 2009: 1318 2008: 3019 2007: 1920 2006: 2021 2005: 2322 2004: 2423 2003: 1924 2002: 1825 2001: 1026 2000: 5227 1999: 2828 1998: 2929 1997: 3330 1996: 5231 1995: 11832 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)ChartIn Northern Ireland, annual homicides by any means total 2013: 1915 2012: 25 2011: 27 2010: 27 2009: 26 2008: 30 2007: 24 2005: 41 2004: 33 2003: 45 2002: 52 2001: 48 2000: 3433 34 35 1999: 75 1997: 4934 35 1996: 39 1995: 24 2/06: 29 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Northern Ireland, annual firearm homicides total 2013: 215 2012: 6 2011: 437 2010: 216 17 2009: 518 35 2008: 1219 35 2007: 820 35 2006: 821 35 2005: 1122 35 2004: 1223 35 2003: 924 35 2002: 325 38 2001: 226 2000: 3827 1999: 1528 1998: 1529 1997: 1230 1996: 3331 1995: 9432 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2013: 0.1115 2012: 0.33 2011: 0.22 2010: 0.11 2009: 0.2818 35 2008: 0.6719 35 2007: 0.4520 35 2006: 0.4621 35 2005: 0.6422 35 2004: 0.7023 35 2003: 0.5324 35 2002: 0.1825 38 2001: 0.1226 2000: 2.2527 1999: 0.8928 1998: 0.8929 1997: 0.7230 1996: 1.9731 1995: 5.6632 1994: 5.2439 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsHandgun HomicidesLong Gun HomicidesGun Homicides (Other)Suicides (any method)ChartIn Northern Ireland, annual suicides by any means total 2013: 24315 2012: 203 2011: 220 2010: 241 2009: 260 2008: 282 2007: 242 2006: 291 2005: 213 2004: 146 2003: 144 2002: 183 2001: 158 2000: 185 1999: 154 1998: 150 1997: 138 1996: 143 1995: 146 Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2013: 13.2815 2012: 11.13 2011: 12.13 2010: 13.39 2009: 14.50 2008: 15.85 2007: 13.74 2006: 16.69 2005: 12.33 2004: 8.52 2003: 8.45 2002: 10.78 2001: 9.36 2000: 10.95 1999: 9.15 1998: 8.93 1997: 8.23 1996: 8.56 1995: 8.79 1994: 8.4141 Male Suicide Victims (any method)Gun SuicidesChartIn Northern Ireland, annual firearm suicides total 2013: 815 2012: 4 2011: 437 2010: 1316 17 2009: 718 2008: 1819 2007: 1020 2006: 1121 2005: 1222 2004: 1223 2003: 824 2002: 1525 2001: 726 2000: 1327 1999: 1128 1998: 1229 1997: 2130 1996: 1531 1995: 1632 1990: 2342 1985: 19 1980: 10 Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 2013: 0.4415 2012: 0.22 2011: 0.22 2010: 0.72 2009: 0.3918 2008: 1.0119 2007: 0.5720 2006: 0.6321 2005: 0.6922 2004: 0.7023 2003: 0.4724 2002: 0.8825 2001: 0.4126 2000: 0.7727 1999: 0.6528 1998: 0.7129 1997: 1.2530 1996: 0.9031 1995: 0.9632 1994: 1.3443 1990: 1.438 1985: 1.21 1980: 0.65 Male Gun Suicide VictimsHandgun SuicidesLong Gun SuicidesGun Suicides (Other)Unintentional Gun DeathsGun Deaths from Undetermined CauseTransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ImportsIn Northern Ireland, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law51 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Northern Ireland is categorised as restrictive52 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Northern Ireland includes the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 200453 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Northern Ireland are regulated by the Chief Constable54 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionGun Ownership and PossessionIn Northern Ireland, only licensed gun owners61 54 57 62 63 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Northern Ireland, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required54 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Northern Ireland stipulates67 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Gun Owner Licensing PeriodLimit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Northern Ireland are permitted to possess any number of firearms68 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Northern Ireland are permitted to possess the quantity of ammunition described in the firearm certificate68 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationIn Northern Ireland, the law requires69 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Northern Ireland, licensed firearm dealers are required70 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Northern Ireland, licensed gun makers are required70 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesNumber of Licensed Gun DealersStorage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Northern Ireland include73 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Northern Ireland include76 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Marking and Tracing Guns and AmmunitionCarrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Northern Ireland, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit80 Collection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in Northern Ireland are known to have83 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Surrendered in Gun AmnestyDestruction and Disposal PolicyIn Northern Ireland, it is state policy86 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsUnited 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, lists87 Northern Ireland as an elected member Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified88 by Northern Ireland 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, but not yet ratified89 by Northern Ireland |
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