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Palestine — 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, Palestine ranked at No. 1593 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Palestine ranked at No.1673 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.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 Palestine, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 916 2015: 138 2014: 67 2013: 55 2012: 49 2011: 32 2010: 32 2009: 52 2008: 91 2005: 1457 2004: 1458 2003: 94 1999: 549 1998: 45 1997: 457 1996: 120 1995: 31 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.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 Palestine, annual suicides by any means total 2016: 96 2015: 12 2014: 126 2013: 6 2012: 4 2011: 6 2010: 2 2009: 2 2008: 5 Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Palestine, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2016: 0.51 2015: 0.7 2014: 0.72 2013: 0.37 2012: 0.25 2011: 0.39 2010: 0.13 2009: 0.14 2008: 0.35 Male Suicide Victims (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 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsRate 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 PeopleUnintentional 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.ChartIn Palestine, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2014: 06 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 0 Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseRate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustryRegulation of Firearm MakersIn Palestine, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker is established by the National Authority and holds a valid licence14 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsFirearm ImportsMeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyLaw Regulates Civilian Access to FirearmsIn Palestine, civilian possession of guns is regulated by law13 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionLaw Regulates Automatic WeaponsIn Palestine, civilian possession of automatic weapons is regulated by law13 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Palestine, private possession of fully automatic weapons is restricted to licensees approved by the Ministry of the Interior21 Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Palestine, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is restricted to licensees approved by the Ministry of the Interior21 Law Regulates HandgunsIn Palestine, civilian possession of handguns is not regulated by law13 Regulation of HandgunsIn Palestine, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is restricted to licensees approved by the Ministry of the Interior21 Law Regulates Long GunsIn Palestine, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns restricted to licenced individuals21 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Palestine, only licensed gun owners21 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Palestine is 21 years25 Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Palestine must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental, psychological, and medical25 records Firearm Safety TrainingIn Palestine, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required25 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Palestine, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one year26 Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Palestine are permitted to possess one firearm27 Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Palestine includes34 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsLeague of Arab StatesAs a member of the League of Arab States, Palestine adopted the Arab Model Law on Weapons, Ammunitions, Explosives and Hazardous Material in January 200238 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 signed39 by Palestine. United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Palestine 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 Aspects40 UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided41 to Palestine by other UN Member States United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Palestine is a Permanent Observer of the United Nations42 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list43 Palestine 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 16,44 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 Palestine, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 916 2015: 138 2014: 67 2013: 55 2012: 49 2011: 32 2010: 32 2009: 52 2008: 91 2005: 1457 2004: 1458 2003: 94 1999: 549 1998: 45 1997: 457 1996: 120 1995: 31 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 HomicidesGlobal Peace IndexTo see where Palestine ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Palestine on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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