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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

ChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Puerto Rico is

2017: 422,0001
2012: 800,0002 3

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Puerto Rico is

2017: 11.501
2012: 20.02

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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

In Puerto Rico, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be

2001: 6.7%4 3

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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

Unregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,5 but in Puerto Rico there are estimated to be

2013: 380,0006

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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,5 but in Puerto Rico the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 10.427

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Puerto Rico are reported to have 12,0008 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Puerto Rico are reported to have 26,0009 8 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 64910
2016: 638
2015: 58610
2014: 65810
2013: 856
2012: 912
2011: 1,043
2010: 92211
2009: 857
2008: 777
2007: 696
2006: 707
2005: 489
2004: 700
2003: 680
2001: 660
2000: 617

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2017: 19.0210
2016: 18.37
2015: 16.58
2014: 18.33
2013: 23.54
2012: 24.79
2011: 28.03
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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 61810
2016: 595
2015: 554
2014: 624
2013: 813
2012: 856
2011: 992
2010: 881
2009: 824
2008: 737
2007: 664
2006: 677
2005: 457
2004: 666
2003: 645
2001: 626
2000: 574

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is

2017: 38.0610
2016: 35.93
2015: 32.81
2014: 36.33
2013: 46.70
2012: 48.56
2011: 55.64
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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 3110
2016: 43
2015: 32
2014: 34
2013: 43
2012: 56
2011: 51
2010: 41
2009: 33
2008: 40
2007: 32
2006: 30
2005: 32
2004: 34
2003: 35
2001: 34
2000: 43

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is

2017: 1.7310
2016: 2.37
2015: 1.73
2014: 1.82
2013: 2.27
2012: 2.92
2011: 2.63
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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual homicides by any means total

2018: 64112
2017: 729
2016: 70413
2015: 614
2014: 704
2013: 924
2012: 1,015
2011: 1,179
2010: 1,030
2009: 956
2008: 874
2007: 774
2006: 783
2005: 825
2004: 843
2003: 818
2002: 820
2001: 802
2000: 1,320
1999: 59314
1998: 652
1997: 724
1996: 868
1995: 864

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2018: 21.0912
2017: 23.04
2016: 20.6413
2015: 17.62
2014: 19.92
2013: 25.74
2012: 27.91
2011: 32.04
2010: 27.68
2009: 24.70
2008: 21.59
2007: 19
2006: 19.94
2005: 21.1
2004: 21.65
2003: 21.1
2002: 21.25
2001: 20.9
2000: 19.24
1999: 15.614
1998: 17.2
1997: 19.3
1996: 23.3
1995: 23.3

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 64813
2015: 576
2014: 652
2013: 871
2012: 932
2011: 1,097
2010: 966
2009: 900
2008: 810
2007: 724
2006: 738
2005: 759
2004: 775
2003: 759
2002: 757
2001: 733
2000: 1,320

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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 39.9113
2015: 34.78
2014: 38.61
2013: 50.71
2012: 53.53
2011: 62.23
2010: 54.18
2009: 47.28
2008: 42.24
2007: 37.60

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 5613
2015: 36
2014: 52
2013: 53
2012: 83
2011: 82
2010: 64
2009: 56
2008: 64
2007: 50
2006: 45
2005: 66
2004: 68
2003: 59
2002: 63
2001: 69

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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 3.1313
2015: 1.98
2014: 2.82
2013: 2.83
2012: 4.38
2011: 4.28
2010: 3.30
2009: 2.81
2008: 2.94
2007: 2.76

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual firearm homicides total

2015: 56712
2014: 631
2013: 830
2012: 905
2011: 1,036
2010: 923
2009: 824
2008: 713
2007: 617
2005: 69214
2001: 67015

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2015: 15.4012
2014: 17.10
2013: 22.50
2012: 24.50
2011: 27.90
2010: 24.80
2009: 22.03
2008: 18.96
2007: 16.31
2005: 18.314
2001: 17.2715

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2013: 91%16
2012: 88%
2011: 87%
2010: 90%
2005: 94.8%14

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual male firearm homicides total

2015: 53512
2014: 598
2013: 789
2012: 849
2011: 985
2010: 882
2009: 792
2008: 676
2007: 588

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2015: 30.3012
2014: 33.80
2013: 44.50
2012: 47.80
2011: 55.30
2010: 49.40

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual female firearm homicides total

2015: 3312
2014: 33
2013: 41
2012: 56
2011: 51
2010: 40
2009: 32
2008: 37
2007: 29

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2017: 1.5310
2016: 2.18
2015: 1.65
2014: 1.68
2013: 2.08
2012: 2.80
2011: 2.40
2010: 1.86
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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual suicides by any means total

2017: 28210
2016: 210
2015: 262
2014: 250
2013: 281
2012: 270
2011: 293
2010: 320
2009: 357
2008: 337
2007: 300
2006: 311
2005: 332
2004: 317
2003: 301
2001: 334
2000: 356

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2019: 010
2018: 0
2017: 8.41
2016: 6.16
2015: 7.54
2014: 7.07
2013: 7.83
2012: 7.43
2011: 7.96
2010: 8.60
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual male suicides by any means total

2017: 24310
2016: 190
2015: 237
2014: 217
2013: 241
2012: 226
2011: 247
2010: 274
2009: 328
2008: 288
2007: 254
2006: 288
2005: 287
2004: 293
2003: 279
2001: 298
2000: 326

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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2017: 15.2610
2016: 11.70
2015: 14.31
2014: 12.85
2013: 14.03
2012: 12.98
2011: 14.01
2010: 15.37
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual female suicides by any means total

2017: 3910
2016: 20
2015: 2510
2014: 33
2013: 40
2012: 44
2011: 46
2010: 46
2009: 29
2008: 49
2007: 46
2006: 23
2005: 45
2004: 24
2003: 22
2001: 36
2000: 30

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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2017: 2.2210
2016: 1.12
2015: 1.38
2014: 1.79
2013: 2.14
2012: 2.32
2011: 2.40
2010: 2.37
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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual firearm suicides total

2017: 3510
2016: 23
2015: 36
2014: 30
2013: 40
2012: 24
2011: 35
2010: 3411
2009: 26
2008: 37
2007: 29
2006: 45
2005: 44
2004: 38
2003: 39
2001: 4515
2000: 51

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 10
2018:
2017: 1.03
2016: 0.66
2015: 1.02
2014: 0.84
2013: 1.10
2012: 0.65
2011: 0.94
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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual male firearm suicides total

2017: 3110
2016: 22
2015: 36
2014: 29
2013: 37
2012: 22
2011: 31
2010: 33
2009: 26
2008: 35
2007: 26
2006: 44
2005: 39
2004: 37
2003: 39
2001: 43
2000: 48

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2017: 1.9510
2016: 1.35
2015: 2.17
2014: 1.72
2013: 2.15
2012: 1.26
2011: 1.76
2010: 1.85
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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual female firearm suicides total

2017: 410
2016: 1
2014: 1
2013: 3
2012: 2
2011: 4
2010: 1
2008: 2
2007: 3
2006: 1
2005: 5
2004: 1
2001: 2
2000: 3

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2017: 0.2310
2016: 0.06
2014: 0.05
2013: 0.16
2012: 0.11
2011: 0.21
2010: 0.05
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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2017: 310
2016: 7
2015: 9
2014: 15
2013: 20
2012: 28
2011: 56
2010: 1911
2009: 6
2008: 27
2007: 48
2006: 29
2005: 12
2004: 22
2003: 20
2001: 1915
2000: 9

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2017: 0.0910
2016: 0.21
2015: 0.26
2014: 0.42
2013: 0.56
2012: 0.77
2011: 1.52
2010: 0.51
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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2017: 310
2016: 6
2015: 8
2014: 14
2013: 19
2012: 27
2011: 56
2010: 17
2009: 6
2008: 26
2007: 48
2006: 24
2005: 11
2004: 20
2003: 16
2001: 16
2000: 7

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is

2017: 0.1910
2016: 0.37
2015: 0.48
2014: 0.83
2013: 1.11
2012: 1.55
2011: 3.18
2010: 0.95
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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2016: 110
2015: 1
2014: 1
2013: 1
2012: 1
2011: 0
2010: 2
2008: 1
2006: 5
2005: 1
2004: 2
2003: 4
2001: 3
2000: 2

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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.0610
2015: 0.06
2014: 0.05
2013: 0.05
2012: 0.05
2010: 0.10
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 110
2015: 3
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 1
2007: 2
2001: 4
2000: 4

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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 010
2018: 0
2017: 0
2016: 0.03
2015: 0.09
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2015: 310
2014: 010
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2007: 2
2001: 3
2000: 4

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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2015: 0.1810
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 110
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 1
2001: 1

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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.0610
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ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Puerto Rico, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence17 18 19 20 21 22

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Imports

In Puerto Rico, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law17 18

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Puerto Rico is high23 24 25

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Puerto Rico, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law26

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Puerto Rico do not include26 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Puerto Rico is categorised as restrictive27

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Puerto Rico includes the Arms Act of 2000, Chapter 51A28

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Puerto Rico are regulated by the the Police Superintendent29 and the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury18 25

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Puerto Rico, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the US Constitution,30 as limited by federal law31 and state law32

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Puerto Rico, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, automatic firearms, sawn-off shotguns of less than eighteen (18) inches or armour-piercing ammunition33 34 35 36

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Puerto Rico, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited33 34 35

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Puerto Rico, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence36 34

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Regulation of Handguns

In Puerto Rico, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence36 37

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Law Regulates Long Guns

In Puerto Rico, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law36 34

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Puerto Rico, only licensed gun owners38 29 19 33 39 40 41 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Puerto Rico is 21 years29 (with exceptions for hunting or sport)42

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Puerto Rico must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health and addiction29 43 44 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Puerto Rico, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required29

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Partner to be Advised or Interviewed

In Puerto Rico, licensing authorities are not required26 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Puerto Rico stipulates43 29 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Puerto Rico, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required29 37 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Puerto Rico, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every five years29 37

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Licensing Records

In Puerto Rico, authorities maintain a record19 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Puerto Rico are permitted to possess two firearms, with exceptions for hunting or sport29 45

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in Puerto Rico are permitted to possess only 50 rounds of ammunition per calendar year (with exceptions for hunting or sport)22 46

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Puerto Rico, the law requires19 47 41 39 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 Keeping

In Puerto Rico, licensed firearm dealers are required18 20 47 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 Keeping

In Puerto Rico, licensed gun makers are required18 20 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Puerto Rico, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer47 29 19 22

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Puerto Rico, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful17 18 48 20 47 19 49 22

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Puerto Rico, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated26 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Puerto Rico include29 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 - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Puerto Rico include18 50 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Puerto Rico include29 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

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Law Regulates Firearms in Public

In Puerto Rico, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law37

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Puerto Rico, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited29

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Puerto Rico, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit29 37

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Puerto Rico, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm51 is five years in prison38 34 49 35 52 33 17 21 18 53 42 54 22

MeasuresInternational Controls

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Puerto Rico is not a Member State of the United Nations55

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list56 Puerto Rico as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal Profile

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About SDG 16

The 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 16,57 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 Puerto Rico, annual homicides by any means total

2018: 64112
2017: 729
2016: 70413
2015: 614
2014: 704
2013: 924
2012: 1,015
2011: 1,179
2010: 1,030
2009: 956
2008: 874
2007: 774
2006: 783
2005: 825
2004: 843
2003: 818
2002: 820
2001: 802
2000: 1,320
1999: 59314
1998: 652
1997: 724
1996: 868
1995: 864

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2018: 21.0912
2017: 23.04
2016: 20.6413
2015: 17.62
2014: 19.92
2013: 25.74
2012: 27.91
2011: 32.04
2010: 27.68
2009: 24.70
2008: 21.59
2007: 19
2006: 19.94
2005: 21.1
2004: 21.65
2003: 21.1
2002: 21.25
2001: 20.9
2000: 19.24
1999: 15.614
1998: 17.2
1997: 19.3
1996: 23.3
1995: 23.3

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 64813
2015: 576
2014: 652
2013: 871
2012: 932
2011: 1,097
2010: 966
2009: 900
2008: 810
2007: 724
2006: 738
2005: 759
2004: 775
2003: 759
2002: 757
2001: 733
2000: 1,320

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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 39.9113
2015: 34.78
2014: 38.61
2013: 50.71
2012: 53.53
2011: 62.23
2010: 54.18
2009: 47.28
2008: 42.24
2007: 37.60

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 5613
2015: 36
2014: 52
2013: 53
2012: 83
2011: 82
2010: 64
2009: 56
2008: 64
2007: 50
2006: 45
2005: 66
2004: 68
2003: 59
2002: 63
2001: 69

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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 3.1313
2015: 1.98
2014: 2.82
2013: 2.83
2012: 4.38
2011: 4.28
2010: 3.30
2009: 2.81
2008: 2.94
2007: 2.76

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual firearm homicides total

2015: 56712
2014: 631
2013: 830
2012: 905
2011: 1,036
2010: 923
2009: 824
2008: 713
2007: 617
2005: 69214
2001: 67015

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2015: 15.4012
2014: 17.10
2013: 22.50
2012: 24.50
2011: 27.90
2010: 24.80
2009: 22.03
2008: 18.96
2007: 16.31
2005: 18.314
2001: 17.2715

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2013: 91%16
2012: 88%
2011: 87%
2010: 90%
2005: 94.8%14

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual male firearm homicides total

2015: 53512
2014: 598
2013: 789
2012: 849
2011: 985
2010: 882
2009: 792
2008: 676
2007: 588

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2015: 30.3012
2014: 33.80
2013: 44.50
2012: 47.80
2011: 55.30
2010: 49.40

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Puerto Rico, annual female firearm homicides total

2015: 3312
2014: 33
2013: 41
2012: 56
2011: 51
2010: 40
2009: 32
2008: 37
2007: 29

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Puerto Rico, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2017: 1.5310
2016: 2.18
2015: 1.65
2014: 1.68
2013: 2.08
2012: 2.80
2011: 2.40
2010: 1.86
2009:
2008:
2007:
2006:
2005:
2004:
2003:
2001:
2000:

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Conflict Deaths

For a profile of conflict in Puerto Rico, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University

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Disarmament

Authorities in Puerto Rico are known to have58 59 60 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 Amnesty

In Puerto Rico, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be

2012: 40060

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Firearms Surrendered and Seized

In Puerto Rico, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be

2012: 17061

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Puerto Rico, it is state policy62 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

Marking and Tracing

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Firearm Marking

In Puerto Rico, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law with only narrow exemptions53 41

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Firearm Tracing

In Puerto Rico, state authorities carry out63 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Puerto Rico, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not26 recorded in a register

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Global Peace Index

To see where Puerto Rico ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Puerto Rico on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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