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Civilian Guns

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

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

2017: 17,620,0001
2007: 12,750,0002

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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 Russia is

2017: 12.301
2007: 8.92

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Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In Russia, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 226,0003

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Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

In Russia, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 3,410,0003

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Russia ranked at No. 94

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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Russia ranked at No. 682

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Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in Russia is reported to be

2017: 6,600,0001
2007: 5,000,0002

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered guns per 100 people in Russia is

2007: 3.505

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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

Unregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,6 but in Russia there are estimated to be

2017: 11,020,0001

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Russia are reported to have 30,272,9007 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Russia are reported to have 2,432,0008 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Russia, annual homicides by any means total

2018: 11,9649
2017: 13,293
2016: 15,864
2015: 16,646
2014: 16,516
2013: 16,033
2012: 16,247
2011: 16,175
2010: 16,690
2009: 21,371
2008: 23,738
2007: 25,377
2006: 28,989
2005: 35,817
2004: 39,396
2003: 42,160
2002: 44,675
2001: 43,556
2000: 41,386
1999: 38,589
1998: 33,98210
1997: 35,40510 11
1996: 39,490
1995: 45,799

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

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

2018: 8.219
2017: 9.13
2016: 10.92
2015: 11.48
2014: 11.42
2013: 11.11
2012: 11.28
2011: 11.26
2010: 11.63
2009: 15
2008: 16.67
2007: 17.82
2006: 20.2
2005: 24.9
2004: 27.3
2003: 29.1
2002: 30.7
2001: 29.8
2000: 28.2
1999: 26.2
1998: 23.010 12
1997: 23.9
1996: 26.6
1995: 30.8

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Russia, annual male homicides by any means total

2018: 8,78213
2017: 9,809
2016: 11,711
2015: 12,363
2014: 12,325
2013: 12,012
2012: 12,008
2011: 12,118
2010: 17,28713
2009: 16,02913
2008: 18,016
2007: 19,181

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

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

2018: 1313
2017: 14.55
2016: 17.40
2015: 18.41
2014: 18.39
2013: 17.96
2012: 17.99
2011: 18.19
2010: 18.53
2009: 24.1513
2008: 27.13
2007: 28.85

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Russia, annual female homicides by any means total

2010: 5,61013
2009: 5,342
2008: 5,722
2007: 6,196

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

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

2018: 4.0613
2017: 4.46
2016: 5.33
2015: 5.50
2014: 5.40
2013: 5.19
2012: 5.49
2011: 5.26
2010: 5.66
2009: 6.9613
2008: 7.46
2007: 8.08

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Gun Homicides

In Russia, annual firearm homicides total

2013: 1,28314

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

In Russia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2013: 0.9014

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Russia, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 44,67315
2015: 46,239
2010: 57,227
2000: 76,937

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

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

2016: 31.3815
2015: 32.47
2010: 40.15
2000: 52.32

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Russia, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 37,39815
2015: 38,617
2010: 47,599
2000: 64,076

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

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

2016: 56.7815
2015: 58.60
2010: 72.12
2000: 93.30

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Russia, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 7,27515
2015: 7,622
2010: 9,628
2000: 12,861

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

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

2016: 9.5115
2015: 9.96
2010: 12.58
2000: 16.41

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Russia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence16

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Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Russia was ranked 'major'17

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Exports

In Russia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law18 19 20 21

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Russia is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 179,000,00022

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Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

In a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Russia was categorized as 'major'23 24 25 26 27 28

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Firearm Imports

In Russia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law19 20 21

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Russia is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 21,000,00029

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Russia is moderate30 3

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Russia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law31 32

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Russia include18 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 Transfers

ChartIn 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, Russia scored

2019: 9.2533
2018: 9.5034
2016: 9.7535
2014: 10.2536
2013: 5.5037
2012: 5.5038
2011: 6.0039
2010: 5.5040
2009: 5.5041
2008: 5.5042
2007: 5.5043
2006: 5.5044
2005: 5.5045
2004: 5.0046

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Russia is categorised as restrictive47

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Russia includes the Federal Weapons Act of 1996,16 19 48 the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation,49 50 and the Convention of 1 July 1969 on Reciprocal Recognition of Proofmarks on Small Arms51

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Russia are regulated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs,48 the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Federal Service for Defence Contracts,16 the President, the Government or the Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation19

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Russia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law52 53

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Russia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms and handguns54

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Russia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited54 55

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Russia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is not specifically prohibited in law54

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Regulation of Handguns

In Russia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is prohibited54 55

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Law Regulates Long Guns

In Russia, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law55

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Russia, only licensed gun owners56 57 55 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Russia are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security3

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Russia is 18 years57

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Russia must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, and medical57 58 55 records

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Firearm Safety Training

In Russia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required3 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Russia, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every five years59

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Russia, the law requires60 54 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 Manufacturer Record Keeping

In Russia, licensed gun makers are required61 16 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Russia, State agencies are required62 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Russia include59 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 Russia include63 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Russia include63 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Russia include64 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Russia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited, with some exceptions65 59 55

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Russia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited, with some exceptions65 59 55

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Russia, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm66 is eight years in prison and a fine50 59

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

The UNCCPCJ, a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council mandated to promote action to prevent national and transnational crime, lists67 Russia as an elected member

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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was not signed68 by Russia.

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Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has not been signed69 by Russia

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United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has not been signed70 by Russia

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Russia 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 Aspects71

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UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Russia against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 3072 73 74 75 among 159 Member States

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Russia has submitted one or more national reports76 32 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Russia, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated77 32

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Russia, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated77 32

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Russia submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent32

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated32 by Russia to other UN Member States

UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided32 to Russia by other UN Member States

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United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Russia has not declared78 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Russia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 194579

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists80 Russia 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 16,81 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 Russia, annual homicides by any means total

2018: 11,9649
2017: 13,293
2016: 15,864
2015: 16,646
2014: 16,516
2013: 16,033
2012: 16,247
2011: 16,175
2010: 16,690
2009: 21,371
2008: 23,738
2007: 25,377
2006: 28,989
2005: 35,817
2004: 39,396
2003: 42,160
2002: 44,675
2001: 43,556
2000: 41,386
1999: 38,589
1998: 33,98210
1997: 35,40510 11
1996: 39,490
1995: 45,799

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

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

2018: 8.219
2017: 9.13
2016: 10.92
2015: 11.48
2014: 11.42
2013: 11.11
2012: 11.28
2011: 11.26
2010: 11.63
2009: 15
2008: 16.67
2007: 17.82
2006: 20.2
2005: 24.9
2004: 27.3
2003: 29.1
2002: 30.7
2001: 29.8
2000: 28.2
1999: 26.2
1998: 23.010 12
1997: 23.9
1996: 26.6
1995: 30.8

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Russia, annual male homicides by any means total

2018: 8,78213
2017: 9,809
2016: 11,711
2015: 12,363
2014: 12,325
2013: 12,012
2012: 12,008
2011: 12,118
2010: 17,28713
2009: 16,02913
2008: 18,016
2007: 19,181

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

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

2018: 1313
2017: 14.55
2016: 17.40
2015: 18.41
2014: 18.39
2013: 17.96
2012: 17.99
2011: 18.19
2010: 18.53
2009: 24.1513
2008: 27.13
2007: 28.85

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Russia, annual female homicides by any means total

2010: 5,61013
2009: 5,342
2008: 5,722
2007: 6,196

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

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

2018: 4.0613
2017: 4.46
2016: 5.33
2015: 5.50
2014: 5.40
2013: 5.19
2012: 5.49
2011: 5.26
2010: 5.66
2009: 6.9613
2008: 7.46
2007: 8.08

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Gun Homicides

In Russia, annual firearm homicides total

2013: 1,28314

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

In Russia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2013: 0.9014

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Conflict Deaths

For a profile of conflict in Russia, 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 Russia are known to have82 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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Firearms Surrendered and Seized

ChartIn Russia, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be

2017: 13,85583
2016: 17,197
2013: 1,22284 82 85
2012: 8,444
2011: 2,23385
2010: 47

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Small Arms Destroyed

In Russia, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be

1994/2002: 1,110,00086:

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Russia, it is not state policy87 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 Russia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law88 16

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Firearm Tracing

In Russia, state authorities carry out60 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Global Peace Index

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

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