Norway — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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StockpilesGun Numbers
Civilian 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.
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Norway is 

2017: 1,537,0001
2011: 1,352,380{q13235 }{g1 }2
2005: 1,400,0003
2004: 2,500,0004 5
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Norway is 

2017: 28.96
2011: 27.29
2005: 30.27
2004: 54.43
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Number of Privately Owned RiflesIn Norway, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 720,0007
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Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Norway, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 600,0008 7
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn Norway, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 720,0007
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Norway ranked at No. 479
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Norway ranked at No.149
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsChartIn Norway, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2005: 26.1%10
1989: 31.5%
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsChartIn Norway, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

2005: 3.7%10
1989: 3.7%
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Norway is reported to be 484,29811
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Norway is 9.776
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Norway is reported to be 

2017: 1,254,6381
2011: 1,229,43611
2005: 1,320,0003
2004: 2,000,0004
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Norway is 

2017: 23.596
2011: 24.81
2005: 28.54
2004: 43.54
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,12 but in Norway there are estimated to be 

2017: 282,3621
2011: 122,94413 12 2
2005: 80,0003
2004: 500,0005
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,12 but in Norway the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 

2017: 5.316
2011: 2.48
2005: 1.73
2004: 10.89
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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.
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Norway are reported to have 188,64614 firearms
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Routine Arming of PoliceIn Norway, police officers on routine patrol do not carry a firearm15 16 17 18
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Norway are reported to have 13,00019 firearms

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Total 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 Norway, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

7920
77
6321 22
73
8821 22 23 24
142
8725
10721 22 23
8821 22 26
67
98
87
10321 22 27
115
106
10921 22 26
12621 22 27
13221 22 23 26
11321 22 23 27
14121 22 23 26
145 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.5220
1.50
1.24
1.45
1.78
2.90
1.80
2.24
1.87
1.44
2.12
1.89
2.26
2.53
2.34
2.41
2.80
2.96
2.55
3.20
3.31
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Norway, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

7520
75
62
70
83
103
85
101
85
64
95
82
96
111
103
117
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

2.8620
2.90
2.43
2.78
3.35
4.21
3.52
4.25
3.63
2.77
4.14
3.60
4.24
4.93
4.60
5.26
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Norway, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

420
2
1
3
5
39
2
6
3
3
3
5
7
4
6
9
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.1520
0.08
0.04
0.12
0.20
1.59
0.08
0.25
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.22
0.30
0.17
0.26
0.40
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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 Norway, annual homicides by any means total 

3128
28
25
28
27
24
29
46
27
111
29
29
34
30
45
29
39
48
39
33
53
3829 30
43
41
47
45
3429
42
47
66 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.5728
0.52
0.47
0.53
0.51
0.46
0.56
0.91
0.54
2.24
0.59
0.60
0.71
0.64
0.97
0.63
0.85
1.05
0.86
0.73
1.186 31 32 30
0.856 31 30
0.97
0.93
1.07
1.03
0.786 31
0.97
1.1
1.55
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Norway, annual male homicides by any means total 

3228
24
32
30
32
20
16
26
18
59
14
17
24
13
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.5828
0.44
0.59
0.56
0.60
0.38
0.62
1.02
0.72
2.38
0.57
0.71
1.01
0.55
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Norway, annual female homicides by any means total 

3028
32
18
26
22
28
13
20
9
52
15
12
10
17
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.5628
0.60
0.34
0.50
0.42
0.54
0.51
0.79
0.36
2.10
0.61
0.50
0.42
0.72
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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 Norway, annual firearm homicides total 

220
2
1
3
4
70
1
4
2
221 30
8
3
9
7
16
3
5
14
12
10
12
1133
7
14
12 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.04
0.04
0.02
0.05
0.08
1.41
0.02
0.08
0.04
0.04
0.17
0.06
0.20
0.15
0.35
0.07
0.11
0.31
0.27
0.23
0.27
0.256
0.16
0.326 34
0.28
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Norway, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

11%35
8.1%30
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Norway, annual male firearm homicides total 

220
1
1
2
3
35
1
1
2
2
6
1
7
5
3
4
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0820
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.12
1.41
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.09
0.26
0.04
0.31
0.22
0.13
0.18
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Norway, annual female firearm homicides total 

120
0
1
1
35
0
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0420
0.04
0.04
1.45
0.21
0.04
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Handgun 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 Norway, annual handgun homicides total 

421
1
1
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
3
4
5 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0821
0.02
0.02
0.08
0.04
0.04
0.07
0.07
0.04
0.07
0.02
0.07
0.09
0.11
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Long 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 Norway, annual long gun homicides total 

321
1
1
1
2
1
2
7
1
9
7
5
3
3 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0621
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.15
0.02
0.20
0.16
0.11
0.07
0.07
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Gun 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.ChartIn Norway, annual gun homicides (other) total 

121
4
70
1
4
2
2
8
3
9
7
6
3
5
6
4
3
4 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0221
0.08
1.41
0.02
0.08
0.04
0.04
0.17
0.06
0.20
0.15
0.13
0.07
0.11
0.13
0.09
0.07
0.09
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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 Norway, annual suicides by any means total 

68720
662
606
623
596
667
631
670
589
547
616
613
618
603
494
650
648
583
548
533
517 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

020
0
0
13.05
12.71
11.77
12.25
11.87
13.46
12.90
13.87
12.35
11.61
13.21
13.25
13.45
13.21
10.88
14.40
14.42
13.1
12.4
12.1
11.8
12.6
12.2
13.7
14.4
15.8
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Norway, annual male suicides by any means total 

49020
471
458
445
446
500
465
512
430
396
476
437
445
473
510
514
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

18.4620
17.96
17.69
17.42
17.71
20.16
19.02
21.23
18.08
16.90
20.57
19.05
19.54
20.90
22.80
23.11
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Norway, annual female suicides by any means total 

19720
191
148
178
150
167
166
158
159
151
140
176
173
130
140
134
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

7.5420
7.39
5.78
7.03
5.99
6.75
6.78
6.53
6.65
6.38
5.96
7.55
7.47
5.64
6.15
5.91
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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 Norway, annual firearm suicides total 

7420
73
5822
70
8222 24
6922
84
97
85
62
87
80
89
101
89
103
108
114
98
127
125 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.4220
1.42
1.14
1.39
1.65
1.41
1.74
2.03
1.80
1.33
1.88
1.74
1.95
2.22
1.96
2.28
2.40
2.55
2.21
2.88
2.85
3.9536
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Norway, annual male firearm suicides total 

7220
72
57
68
78
66
82
96
83
60
87
77
86
99
99
105
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

2.7120
2.75
2.20
2.66
3.10
2.66
3.35
3.98
3.49
2.56
3.76
3.36
3.78
4.37
4.43
4.72
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Norway, annual female firearm suicides total 

220
1
1
2
4
3
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0820
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.16
0.12
0.08
0.04
0.08
0.08
0.13
0.13
0.09
0.18
0.13
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Handgun 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 Norway, annual handgun suicides total 

422
6
5
7
7
4
10
4
6
6
6
5
12
12
20
19
15
17
22 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0822
0.12
0.10
0.14
0.14
0.08
0.21
0.08
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.11
0.26
0.27
0.45
0.43
0.34
0.39
0.50
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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.ChartIn Norway, the number of long gun suicides is 

2022
23
21
14
11
15
20
21
19
29
38
46
46
54
58
62
54
67
63 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3922
0.45
0.42
0.28
0.23
0.31
0.42
0.45
0.41
0.63
0.83
1.01
1.01
1.20
1.30
1.39
1.22
1.52
1.44
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Gun Suicides (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.ChartIn Norway, annual gun suicides (other) total 

3422
41
56
48
66
78
55
37
62
45
45
50
31
37
30
33
29
43
40 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.6622
0.81
1.12
0.97
1.35
1.62
1.15
0.79
1.33
0.97
0.98
1.10
0.68
0.82
0.67
0.74
0.65
0.98
0.91
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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.ChartIn Norway, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

020
0
123 24
223
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
4 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

020
0
0.0220
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.06
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.09
0.1237
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Norway, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

020
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0420
0.08
0.04
0.04
0.09
0.04
0.09
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Norway, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

020
0
0
0
0
1
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleIn Norway, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0420
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Unintentional Handgun 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 Norway, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

123
1
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0223
0.02
0.02
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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.ChartIn Norway, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

123
2
1
2
1
1
2
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0223
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.05
0.02
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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.ChartIn Norway, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

123
1
1
1
3 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0223
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.07
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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.ChartIn Norway, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
0
0
0
0
026
3
1
2
026 27
0
0
026
026 27
226
226 27
226
4
6
6
9
9
11 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.006
0.06
0.02
0.04
0.006 27
0.00
0.00
0.006
0.006 27
0.046
0.056 27
0.056
0.09
0.14
0.14
0.21
0.21
0.26
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Norway, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
0
0
0
0
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Norway, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
0
0
0
0
1
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Handgun 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.ChartIn Norway, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

127
1 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0227
0.02
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Long 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.In Norway, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

127
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleIn Norway, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0227
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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.ChartIn Norway, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

127
1
1
1 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0227
0.02
0.02
0.02
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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.ChartIn Norway, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

120
1 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0220
0.02
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Norway, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

120
1
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0420
0.04

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Norway, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence38 39 40 41 42 43
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Norway was ranked 'small'44
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Home-made GunsIn Norway, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low45 42

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Firearm ExportsIn Norway, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from Norway is reported by manufacturers to be 

29254
1,106
126
927
237
3,82855
59
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Norway is reported by Customs to be US$

83,980,00056
128,803,000
63,074,000
167,476,000
189,757,000
61,214,000
97,373,000
60,929,000
64,135,000
121,142,000
74,331,000
34,621,000
54,393,000
37,244,000
33,825,000
29,835,000
37,594,000
23,098,000
71,512,000
12,090,000
15,000,00057 58 59
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Norway was categorized as 'major'60 61 62 59 63
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Firearm ImportsIn Norway, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law46 47 48 49 64
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Norway is reported to be 

2554
258
225
20
113
5,449
5,96055
10,535
14,567
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Norway is reported by Customs to be US$

91,850,00065
86,139,000
62,095,000
63,756,000
53,898,000
67,098,000
66,364,000
112,593,000
117,230,000
130,571,000
120,584,000
82,312,000
88,253,000
125,470,000
73,727,000
56,444,000
39,945,000
46,055,000
29,586,000
34,421,000
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Norway is low66
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Norway, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law67 68 69 70
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Norway include48 71 52 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use
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Transparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Norway scored 

13.25
13.7572
15.2573
15.2574
17.2575
15.0076
15.2577
16.2578
16.5079
16.7580
15.5081
17.0082
11.7583
11.7584
11.2585 

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Norway is categorised as restrictive86
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Norway includes the Firearms and Ammunition Act 1961,87 the Våpenforskriften (Weapon Regulations) of July 200888, the Penal Code, 89 and the Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act) of April 201890
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Norway, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law91 92 93
Restricted Firearms and Ammunition
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Norway, private possession of fully automatic weapons is permitted under licence93 35 94 95
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Norway, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence93 94 96 97 98
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Norway, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence99 100 35
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Norway,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law35
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Norway, only licensed gun owners101 35 94 102 103 96 97 98 95 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Norway are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security101 7 96 97 98 95
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Norway is 16 years with special consent, 18 or 21 years for particular firearms104 105
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Norway must pass a background check which considers criminal and mental health101 35 106 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Norway, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required7
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Norway does not stipulate93 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Norway, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required7 for a firearm licence
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Norway are permitted to possess any number of firearms93 96 97 98 95
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Norway are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition93 102
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Norway, the law requires107 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Norway, licensed firearm dealers are not required93 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Norway, licensed gun makers are required40 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Norway, State agencies are required107 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Norway, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited108 
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Norway, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful108
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Norway, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined93
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Norway, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated93 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Norway include109 88 110 111 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Norway do not include93 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Norway include112 88 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Norway include113 64 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Norway, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited113 35
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Norway, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited113 35
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Norway, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm114 is up to three months in prison115 116 117

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
United 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, lists118 Norway as an elected member
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Geneva 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 signed in 2006119 by Norway.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified120 by Norway
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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 ratified121 by Norway
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Norway committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects122
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Norway against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 8123 124 125 126 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Norway has submitted one or more national reports127 69 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Norway, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated69
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Norway, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated128
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Norway submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent69 129
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated69 by Norway to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Norway has declared130 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Norway has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945131
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists132 Norway as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About 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 16,133 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.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Norway, annual homicides by any means total 

3128
28
25
28
27
24
29
46
27
111
29
29
34
30
45
29
39
48
39
33
53
3829 30
43
41
47
45
3429
42
47
66 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.5728
0.52
0.47
0.53
0.51
0.46
0.56
0.91
0.54
2.24
0.59
0.60
0.71
0.64
0.97
0.63
0.85
1.05
0.86
0.73
1.186 31 32 30
0.856 31 30
0.97
0.93
1.07
1.03
0.786 31
0.97
1.1
1.55
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Norway, annual male homicides by any means total 

3228
24
32
30
32
20
16
26
18
59
14
17
24
13
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.5828
0.44
0.59
0.56
0.60
0.38
0.62
1.02
0.72
2.38
0.57
0.71
1.01
0.55
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Norway, annual female homicides by any means total 

3028
32
18
26
22
28
13
20
9
52
15
12
10
17
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Norway, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.5628
0.60
0.34
0.50
0.42
0.54
0.51
0.79
0.36
2.10
0.61
0.50
0.42
0.72
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Norway, annual firearm homicides total 

220
2
1
3
4
70
1
4
2
221 30
8
3
9
7
16
3
5
14
12
10
12
1133
7
14
12 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.04
0.04
0.02
0.05
0.08
1.41
0.02
0.08
0.04
0.04
0.17
0.06
0.20
0.15
0.35
0.07
0.11
0.31
0.27
0.23
0.27
0.256
0.16
0.326 34
0.28
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Norway, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

11%35
8.1%30
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Norway, annual male firearm homicides total 

220
1
1
2
3
35
1
1
2
2
6
1
7
5
3
4
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0820
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.12
1.41
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.09
0.26
0.04
0.31
0.22
0.13
0.18
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Norway, annual female firearm homicides total 

120
0
1
1
35
0
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Norway, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0420
0.04
0.04
1.45
0.21
0.04
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Norway, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
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DisarmamentAuthorities in Norway are known to have134  implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation
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Surrendered in Gun AmnestyIn Norway, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 

35,000134 135
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Norway, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

12,630136
8,584
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Norway, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

22,236137
11,947138
22,236
10,468139 140
13,083
22,218141 142
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Norway, it is state policy143 144 145 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn Norway, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law40 146 147 148 149 43
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Firearm TracingIn Norway, state authorities carry out150 148 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Norway, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not originally93 recorded in a register
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Norway ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Norway on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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67.: Norway.2016.‘Brokering.’ National Report of Norway on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York NY:Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations,9 June. (Q13127)Full Citation
68.: Waszink, Camilla. In: Faltas, Sami and Vera Chrobok (Eds.).2004.‘Law Enforcement and Penalties.’ Disposal of Surplus Small Arms: A survey of policies and practices in OSCE countries.Bonn:Bonn International Center for Conversion, BASIC, Saferworld, and the Small Arms Survey,1 February. (Q5458)Full Citation
69.: UNODA.2018.‘PoA-ISS Country Profiles.’ UN small arms Programme of Action (UNPoA) - Implementation Support System.New York, NY:United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs,23 July. (Q1309)Full Citation
70.: IANSA.2006.‘Reviewing Action on Small Arms 2006: Assessing the first five years of the UN Programme of Action.’ Biting the Bullet 'Red Book' 2006.New York, NY:International Action Network on Small Arms and the Biting the Bullet project,26 June. (Q82)Full Citation
71.: Waszink, Camilla. In: Faltas, Sami and Vera Chrobok (Eds.).2004.‘End-use, Verification and Re-transfer.’ Disposal of Surplus Small Arms: A survey of policies and practices in OSCE countries.Bonn:Bonn International Center for Conversion, BASIC, Saferworld, and the Small Arms Survey,1 February. (Q5457)Full Citation
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78.: Lazarevic, Jasna.2011.‘Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer 2011.’ Small Arms Survey 2011: States of Security.Cambridge:Cambridge University Press and the Small Arms Survey, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva,6 July. (Q10549)Full Citation
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93.: Norway.1961.‘Firearms and Ammunition Act.’ Act No. 1 of 9 June 1961 Relating to Firearms and Ammunition.Oslo:Kingdom of Norway,9 June. (Q4155)Full Citation
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97.: Norway.2018.‘Section 12: Acquisition of Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition for Sport Shooting.’ Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act).Oslo:Norway,20 April. (Q14974)Full Citation
98.: Norway.2018.‘Section 13: Acquisition of Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition for Collection.’ Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act).Oslo:Norway,20 April. (Q14973)Full Citation
99.: Norway.1961.‘Acquisition of Firearms and Firearm Parts - Carry.’ Act No. 1 of 9 June 1961 Relating to Firearms and Ammunition.Oslo:Kingdom of Norway,9 June. (Q1438)Full Citation
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102.: Norway.2018.‘Section 7.: Ammunition licence.’ Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act).Oslo:Norway,20 April. (Q14977)Full Citation
103.: Norway.2018.‘Section 10: Exemption in Special Cases.’ Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act).Oslo:Norway,20 April. (Q14976)Full Citation
104.: Norway.1961.‘Acquisition of Firearms and Firearm Parts - Age.’ Act No. 1 of 9 June 1961 Relating to Firearms and Ammunition.Oslo:Norway,9 June. (Q1437)Full Citation
105.: Norway.2018.‘Section 15: Requirements for Age.’ Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act).Oslo:Norway,20 April. (Q14979)Full Citation
106.: Norway.2018.‘Section 16: Requirements for Good Character and Personal Qualities.’ Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act).Oslo:Norway,20 April. (Q14980)Full Citation
107.: Norway.2010.‘Marking, Record Keeping and Tracing.’ National Report of Norway on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York, NY:Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations,29 January. (Q4570)Full Citation
108.: Norway.1961.‘Trade in Firearms, Firearm Parts and Ammunition.’ Act No. 1 of 9 June 1961 Relating to Firearms and Ammunition.Oslo:Kingdom of Norway,9 June. (Q1439)Full Citation
109.: Norway.1961.‘Miscellaneous Provisions - Storage.’ Act No. 1 of 9 June 1961 Relating to Firearms and Ammunition.Oslo:Kingdom of Norway,9 June. (Q1442)Full Citation
110.: Norway.2018.‘Section 20: Requirements for Intermediate Storage, Transport, and Dispatch of Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition.’ Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act).Oslo:Norway,20 April. (Q14981)Full Citation
111.: Norway.2018.‘Section 19: Requirements for Storage of Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition.’ Act on Weapons, Firearms, Weapon Parts and Ammunition (Weapons Act).Oslo:Norway,20 April. (Q14988)Full Citation
112.: Norway.2009.‘Stockpile Management and Security.’ National Report of Norway on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York, NY:Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations,28 April. (Q1635)Full Citation
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116.: Norway.2005.‘Section 189: Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon in a Public Place.’ The Penal Code (Norway).Oslo:Norway,20 May. (Q14971)Full Citation
117.: Norway.2005.‘Section 189a: Aggravated Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm in a Public Place.’ The Penal Code (Norway).Oslo:Norway,20 May. (Q14972)Full Citation
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122.: UNGA.2001.‘Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.’ United Nations General Assembly.New York, NY:UN General Assembly,20 July. (Q18)Full Citation
123.: Parker, Sarah and Katherine Green.2012.‘Findings - Table 3: Reporting States by Rank and Score.’ The Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (Phase 1): Assessing Reported Progress.Geneva:Small Arms Survey, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva,1 August. (Q8752)Full Citation
124.: Parker, Sarah and Katherine Green.2012.‘What do the PoAIM Scores Represent? How Should the PoAIM Scores Be Interpreted?.’ The Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (Phase 1): Assessing Reported Progress.Geneva:Small Arms Survey, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva,1 August. (Q8753)Full Citation
125.: Parker, Sarah and Katherine Green.2012.‘Point Allocation System.’ The Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (Phase 1): Assessing Reported Progress.Geneva:Small Arms Survey, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva,1 August. (Q8754)Full Citation
126.: Parker, Sarah and Katherine Green.2012.‘Introduction.’ The Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (Phase 1): Assessing Reported Progress.Geneva:Small Arms Survey, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva,1 August. (Q8755)Full Citation
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129.: Norway.2010.‘International Cooperation and Assistance.’ National Report of Norway on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York, NY:Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations,29 January. (Q1572)Full Citation
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