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 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Northern Ireland ranked at No. 1184 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Northern Ireland ranked at No.674 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: 1218 2015: 12 2014: 11 2013: 11 2012: 14 2011: 9 2010: 1519 20 2009: 1321 2008: 3022 2007: 18 2006: 2023 2005: 22 2004: 22 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 PeopleChartIn Northern Ireland, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 2016: 0.6418 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: 3133 2018: 27 2017: 28 2016: 25 2015: 19 2014: 16 2013: 14 2012: 9 2011: 20 2010: 16 2009: 17 2008: 3718 2007: 24 2006: 24 2005: 26 2004: 26 2003: 26 2002: 52 2001: 16 2000: 3434 35 36 1999: 75 1997: 4935 36 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: 2.0818 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: 6.0937 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: 638 2015: 5 2014: 2 2013: 5 2012: 5 2011: 5 2010: 3 2009: 521 36 2008: 1222 36 2007: 839 36 2006: 823 36 2005: 1140 36 2004: 1241 36 2003: 924 36 2002: 325 42 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 2016: 0.3038 2015: 0.30 2014: 0.10 2013: 0.30 2012: 0.33 2011: 0.30 2010: 0.20 2009: 0.2821 36 2008: 0.6722 36 2007: 0.4539 36 2006: 0.4623 36 2005: 0.6440 36 2004: 0.7041 36 2003: 0.5324 36 2002: 0.1825 42 2001: 0.1226 2000: 2.2527 1999: 0.8928 1998: 0.8929 1997: 0.7230 1996: 1.9731 1995: 5.6632 1994: 5.2443 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: 22033 2018: 241 2017: 220 2016: 204 2015: 243 2014: 191 2013: 204 2012: 149 2011: 174 2010: 184 2009: 192 2008: 25218 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: 11.6233 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: 14.1618 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: 8.4146 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: 1118 2015: 8 2014: 8 2013: 818 2012: 4 2011: 445 2010: 1319 20 2009: 721 2008: 1822 2007: 1039 2006: 1123 2005: 1240 2004: 1241 2003: 824 2002: 1525 2001: 726 2000: 1327 1999: 1128 1998: 1229 1997: 2130 1996: 1531 1995: 1632 1990: 2347 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: 0.5918 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: 0.8825 2001: 0.41 2000: 1999: 0.6528 1998: 0.7129 1997: 1.2530 1996: 0.9031 1995: 0.9632 1994: 1.3448 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 law56 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Northern Ireland is categorised as restrictive57 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Northern Ireland includes the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 200458 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Northern Ireland are regulated by the Chief Constable59 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionGun Ownership and PossessionIn Northern Ireland, only licensed gun owners66 59 62 67 68 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 required59 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Northern Ireland stipulates72 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 firearms73 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Northern Ireland are permitted to possess the quantity of ammunition described in the firearm certificate73 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationIn Northern Ireland, the law requires74 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 required75 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 required75 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 include78 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 include81 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 permit82 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, lists85 Northern Ireland as an elected member Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and 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: 3133 2018: 27 2017: 28 2016: 25 2015: 19 2014: 16 2013: 14 2012: 9 2011: 20 2010: 16 2009: 17 2008: 3718 2007: 24 2006: 24 2005: 26 2004: 26 2003: 26 2002: 52 2001: 16 2000: 3434 35 36 1999: 75 1997: 4935 36 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: 2.0818 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: 6.0937 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: 638 2015: 5 2014: 2 2013: 5 2012: 5 2011: 5 2010: 3 2009: 521 36 2008: 1222 36 2007: 839 36 2006: 823 36 2005: 1140 36 2004: 1241 36 2003: 924 36 2002: 325 42 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 2016: 0.3038 2015: 0.30 2014: 0.10 2013: 0.30 2012: 0.33 2011: 0.30 2010: 0.20 2009: 0.2821 36 2008: 0.6722 36 2007: 0.4539 36 2006: 0.4623 36 2005: 0.6440 36 2004: 0.7041 36 2003: 0.5324 36 2002: 0.1825 42 2001: 0.1226 2000: 2.2527 1999: 0.8928 1998: 0.8929 1997: 0.7230 1996: 1.9731 1995: 5.6632 1994: 5.2443 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 89 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 policy92 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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