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Philippines — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsNumber of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned RiflesIn the Philippines, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 68,7383 Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn the Philippines, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 78,6893 Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn the Philippines, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 325,5643 Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, the Philippines ranked at No. 204 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, the Philippines ranked at No. 1055 Number 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 FirearmsImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)ChartIn the Philippines, annual homicides by any means total 2014: 9,75615 2013: 9,153 2012: 8,48416 2011: 11,98413 2010: 12,318 2009: 6,36816 17 2008: 5,820 2007: 5,739 2006: 6,19616 17 18 2005: 6,434 2004: 6,34416 17 19 2003: 6,436 2002: 6,55316 17 2001: 5,852 2000: 5,735 1999: 5,70317 1998: 5,913 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesSuicides (any method)Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Gun SuicidesRate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsUnintentional Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Male Gun DeathsGun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn the Philippines, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2011: 1013 2010: 11 2008: 1814 Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleIn the Philippines, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 2008: 0.028 Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseProductionGun IndustrySmall Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, the Philippines was ranked 'small'38 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsFirearm ImportsTransparency 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, the Philippines scored 2018: 9.0064 2017: 8.7565 2016: 8.2566 2014: 8.2567 2013: 8.2568 2012: 8.2569 2011: 9.0070 2010: 8.5071 2009: 9.2572 2008: 8.5073 2007: 8.5074 2006: 8.7575 2005: 9.2576 2004: 8.7577 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in the Philippines is categorised as restrictive78 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionRegulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn the Philippines, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted subject to a valid licence87 Regulation of HandgunsGun Ownership and PossessionIn the Philippines, only licensed gun owners88 89 90 91 24 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksDomestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Philippines stipulates97 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingGun Owner Licensing PeriodLicensing RecordsLimit on Number of GunsFirearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingGun Manufacturer Record KeepingGun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesStorage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentMarking and Tracing Guns and AmmunitionFirearm MarkingFirearm TracingCollection, Amnesty and Destruction ProgrammesAuthorities in the Philippines are known to have128 129 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Surrendered in Gun AmnestyIn the Philippines, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 2003: 500129 Firearms Surrendered and SeizedSmall Arms DestroyedMeasuresInternational ControlsGeneva 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 2008145 by the Philippines. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed, but not yet ratified146 by the Philippines United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has not been signed147 by the Philippines United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, the Philippines 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 Aspects148 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn the Philippines, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated44 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of the Philippines submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent44 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated44 by the Philippines to other UN Member States UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided44 to the Philippines by other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, the Philippines have declared155 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, the Philippines have been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945156 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list157 the Philippines as a Participating State BackgroundCountry ProfileConflict ProfileFor a profile of conflict in the Philippines, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University Global Peace IndexTo see where the Philippines ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index |
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