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Northern Ireland — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawFor combined British figures and legislation, see 'United Kingdom'StockpilesGun 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 FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned RiflesNumber of Privately Owned ShotgunsNumber of Privately Owned HandgunsNumber 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 PopulationNumber of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsGovernment 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.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.ChartIn Northern Ireland, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2016: 1217 2015: 12 2014: 11 2013: 11 2012: 14 2011: 9 2010: 1518 19 2009: 1320 2008: 3021 2007: 18 2006: 2022 2005: 22 2004: 22 2003: 1923 2002: 1824 2001: 1025 2000: 5226 1999: 2827 1998: 2928 1997: 3329 1996: 5230 1995: 11831 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 2016: 0.6417 2015: 0.65 2014: 0.60 2013: 0.60 2012: 0.77 2011: 0.50 2010: 0.83 2009: 0.72 2008: 1.69 2007: 1.02 2006: 1.15 2005: 1.27 2004: 1.28 2003: 1.11 2002: 1.06 2001: 0.59 2000: 3.08 1999: 1.66 1998: 1.73 1997: 1.97 1996: 3.11 1995: 7.10 Total Number of Male Gun DeathsRate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Female Gun DeathsHomicides (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 Northern Ireland, annual homicides by any means total 2019: 3132 2018: 27 2017: 28 2016: 25 2015: 19 2014: 16 2013: 14 2012: 9 2011: 20 2010: 16 2009: 17 2008: 3717 2007: 24 2006: 24 2005: 26 2004: 26 2003: 26 2002: 52 2001: 16 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)ChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2019: 1.64 2018: 1.43 2017: 1.50 2016: 1.34 2015: 1.03 2014: 0.87 2013: 0.77 2012: 0.49 2011: 1.10 2010: 0.89 2009: 0.95 2008: 2.0817 2007: 1.36 2006: 1.38 2005: 1.50 2004: 1.52 2003: 1.52 2002: 2.65 2001: 0.95 2000: 1999: 2.02 1998: 4.47 1997: 2.92 1996: 2.33 1995: 1.44 1994: 6.0936 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (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.ChartIn Northern Ireland, annual firearm homicides total 2016: 637 2015: 5 2014: 2 2013: 5 2012: 5 2011: 5 2010: 3 2009: 520 35 2008: 1221 35 2007: 838 35 2006: 822 35 2005: 1139 35 2004: 1240 35 2003: 923 35 2002: 324 41 2001: 225 2000: 3826 1999: 1527 1998: 1528 1997: 1229 1996: 3330 1995: 9431 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2016: 0.3037 2015: 0.30 2014: 0.10 2013: 0.30 2012: 0.33 2011: 0.30 2010: 0.20 2009: 0.2820 35 2008: 0.6721 35 2007: 0.4538 35 2006: 0.4622 35 2005: 0.6439 35 2004: 0.7040 35 2003: 0.5323 35 2002: 0.1824 41 2001: 0.1225 2000: 2.2526 1999: 0.8927 1998: 0.8928 1997: 0.7229 1996: 1.9730 1995: 5.6631 1994: 5.2442 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsGun Homicides (Other)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.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.ChartIn Northern Ireland, annual suicides by any means total 2019: 22032 2018: 241 2017: 220 2016: 204 2015: 243 2014: 191 2013: 204 2012: 149 2011: 174 2010: 184 2009: 192 2008: 25217 2007: 215 2006: 249 2005: 186 2004: 128 2003: 132 2002: 183 2001: 141 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 2019: 11.6232 2018: 12.81 2017: 11.76 2016: 10.96 2015: 13.12 2014: 10.38 2013: 11.15 2012: 8.17 2011: 9.59 2010: 10.19 2009: 10.71 2008: 14.1617 2007: 12.20 2006: 14.28 2005: 10.77 2004: 7.47 2003: 7.74 2002: 10.78 2001: 8.31 2000: 10.95 1999: 9.15 1998: 8.93 1997: 8.23 1996: 8.56 1995: 8.79 1994: 8.4145 Male Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Female 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.ChartIn Northern Ireland, annual firearm suicides total 2016: 1117 2015: 8 2014: 8 2013: 817 2012: 4 2011: 444 2010: 1318 19 2009: 720 2008: 1821 2007: 1038 2006: 1122 2005: 1239 2004: 1240 2003: 823 2002: 1524 2001: 725 2000: 1326 1999: 1127 1998: 1228 1997: 2129 1996: 1530 1995: 1631 1990: 2346 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 2016: 0.5917 2015: 0.43 2014: 0.43 2013: 0.44 2012: 0.22 2011: 0.22 2010: 0.72 2009: 0.39 2008: 1.01 2007: 0.57 2006: 0.63 2005: 0.69 2004: 0.70 2003: 0.47 2002: 0.8824 2001: 0.41 2000: 1999: 0.6527 1998: 0.7128 1997: 1.2529 1996: 0.9030 1995: 0.9631 1994: 1.3447 1990: 1.4311 1985: 1.21 1980: 0.65 Male Gun Suicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Suicide VictimsHandgun 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.Long 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.Unintentional 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.Unintentional Long 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.Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)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.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.Gun Deaths (Other) 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.Legal Intervention 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.TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ImportsIn Northern Ireland, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law55 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Northern Ireland is categorised as restrictive56 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Northern Ireland includes the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 200457 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Northern Ireland are regulated by the Chief Constable58 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionGun Ownership and PossessionIn Northern Ireland, only licensed gun owners65 58 61 66 67 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 required58 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Northern Ireland stipulates71 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 firearms72 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Northern Ireland are permitted to possess the quantity of ammunition described in the firearm certificate72 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationIn Northern Ireland, the law requires73 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 required74 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 required74 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 include77 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 include80 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Carrying GunsCarrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Northern Ireland, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit81 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, lists84 Northern Ireland as an elected member Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified85 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 ratified86 by Northern Ireland 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 16,87 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 Northern Ireland, annual homicides by any means total 2019: 3132 2018: 27 2017: 28 2016: 25 2015: 19 2014: 16 2013: 14 2012: 9 2011: 20 2010: 16 2009: 17 2008: 3717 2007: 24 2006: 24 2005: 26 2004: 26 2003: 26 2002: 52 2001: 16 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)ChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2019: 1.64 2018: 1.43 2017: 1.50 2016: 1.34 2015: 1.03 2014: 0.87 2013: 0.77 2012: 0.49 2011: 1.10 2010: 0.89 2009: 0.95 2008: 2.0817 2007: 1.36 2006: 1.38 2005: 1.50 2004: 1.52 2003: 1.52 2002: 2.65 2001: 0.95 2000: 1999: 2.02 1998: 4.47 1997: 2.92 1996: 2.33 1995: 1.44 1994: 6.0936 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Northern Ireland, annual firearm homicides total 2016: 637 2015: 5 2014: 2 2013: 5 2012: 5 2011: 5 2010: 3 2009: 520 35 2008: 1221 35 2007: 838 35 2006: 822 35 2005: 1139 35 2004: 1240 35 2003: 923 35 2002: 324 41 2001: 225 2000: 3826 1999: 1527 1998: 1528 1997: 1229 1996: 3330 1995: 9431 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2016: 0.3037 2015: 0.30 2014: 0.10 2013: 0.30 2012: 0.33 2011: 0.30 2010: 0.20 2009: 0.2820 35 2008: 0.6721 35 2007: 0.4538 35 2006: 0.4622 35 2005: 0.6439 35 2004: 0.7040 35 2003: 0.5323 35 2002: 0.1824 41 2001: 0.1225 2000: 2.2526 1999: 0.8927 1998: 0.8928 1997: 0.7229 1996: 1.9730 1995: 5.6631 1994: 5.2442 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsDisarmamentAuthorities in Northern Ireland are known to have88 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 policy91 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market Marking and TracingGlobal Peace IndexTo see where Northern Ireland ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Northern Ireland on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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