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Oman — 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 FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Oman ranked at No. 674 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Oman ranked at No.344 Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Oman is reported to be 5,0005 Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Oman is 0.213 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.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.Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal 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 Oman, annual homicides by any means total 2020: 149 2019: 23 2018: 13 2017: 17 2016: 16 2015: 16 2014: 12 2013: 97 2012: 39 2011: 34 2010: 48 2000: 80 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.Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleProportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsFemale Gun Homicide VictimsHandgun 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)Female Suicide Victims (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 PeopleRate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale 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.Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Oman, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 2017: 0.03{q13354 2016: 0.03 2015: 2014: 0.06 2013: 2012: 2011: 2010: 0.07 2009: 2008: 2007: 2006: 2005: 2004: 2003: 2001: 2000: Unintentional Male Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Female Gun DeathsGun 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.Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseFemale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Oman, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence, but is not conducted in practice5 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ImportsIn Oman, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law14 Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Oman is reported by Customs to be US$ 2021: 82,008,00015 2020: 97,408,000 2019: 75,069,000 2018: 24,000 2017: 35,000 2016: 169,000 2015: 6,000 2014: 2013: 26,000 2012: 1,494,000 2011: 1,193,000 2010: 9,952,000 2009: 4,021,000 2008: 2,367,000 2007: 791,000 2006: 1,482,000 2005: 1,297,000 2004: 1,148,000 2002: 366,000 Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Oman is low5 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Oman is categorised as restrictive16 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Oman includes the Inquiries Regulations on Firearms and Ammunitions5 Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Oman are regulated by the Directorate General of Criminal Investigations5 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionGun Ownership and PossessionIn Oman, only licensed gun owners5 10 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Oman are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security5 Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Oman is 25 years5 Gun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Oman, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required5 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Oman stipulates5 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn Oman, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required5 for a firearm licence Licensing RecordsIn Oman, authorities maintain a record11 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn Oman, licensed firearm dealers are required20 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Oman, State agencies are required21 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Oman include5 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Oman include5 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit Carrying GunsLaw Regulates Firearms in PublicIn Oman, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law10 MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsLeague of Arab StatesAs a member of the League of Arab States, Oman adopted the Arab Model Law on Weapons, Ammunitions, Explosives and Hazardous Material in January 200223 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 not signed24 by Oman. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has not been signed25 by Oman United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been acceded to26 by Oman United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Oman 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 Aspects27 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactIn Oman, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated14 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Oman submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent14 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated14 by Oman to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Oman has not declared33 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Oman has been a Member State of the United Nations since 196734 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list35 Oman 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 16,36 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 Oman, annual homicides by any means total 2020: 149 2019: 23 2018: 13 2017: 17 2016: 16 2015: 16 2014: 12 2013: 97 2012: 39 2011: 34 2010: 48 2000: 80 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 HomicidesRate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleProportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsFemale Gun Homicide VictimsConflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Oman, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University DisarmamentAuthorities in Oman are known to have11 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Global Peace IndexTo see where Oman ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Oman on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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