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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 Rwanda is

2017: 66,0001
2007: 58,0002

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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 Rwanda is

2017: 0.501
2007: 0.62

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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, Rwanda ranked at No. 1513

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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, Rwanda ranked at No. 1642

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Rwanda are reported to have 66,5004 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Rwanda are reported to have 14,0005 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Rwanda, annual homicides by any means total

2013: 5006
2012: 2,6487
2010: 500
2008: 1,7088

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

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

2013: 4.519
2012: 23.17
2010: 4.86
2008: 17.18
2007: 4.5
2006: 5.6
2005: 4.3
2004: 4.88 10
2003: 4.28
2002: 20.0010
1999: 45.08

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

In Rwanda, annual male homicides by any means total

2010: 35511

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

In Rwanda, annual female homicides by any means total

2010: 14611

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Rwanda, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is prohibited12 13 14 15

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Home-made Guns

In Rwanda, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate16 17 18

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Exports

In Rwanda, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law19 13 20 21

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Rwanda is reported by Customs to be US$21,77622 (2011)

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Firearm Imports

In Rwanda, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law19 12 23 13 20 21 15

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Rwanda is reported by Customs to be US$9,83022 (2011)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Rwanda is high24 25 26 27

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Rwanda, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law28 20 29

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Rwanda include30 13 21 31 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 Rwanda is categorised as restrictive32

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Rwanda includes the Law No 13/2000 of 14/06/2000 modifying the Decree, the Law No 12/79 of 7th May, 1979 Concerning Firearms and their Ammunitions,33 34 and Law No. 33/2009 of 18/11/2009 on the Arms System19 28 20

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Rwanda are regulated by the Rwanda National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons,35 the Minister in charge of National Police and the Ministry of Defence13 20

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Rwanda, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law36 37 38 39

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Rwanda, civilians are not allowed to possess

weapons of war40 and: rifle-sticks, folding rifles, rifles with a barrel or a butt that can be dismantled into several parts, firearms with silencers, firearms with toxic effects, and any offensive or secretive firearms41

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Rwanda, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited40 41 6

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Rwanda, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence40 41

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Regulation of Handguns

In Rwanda, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence40 41 6

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Law Regulates Long Guns

In Rwanda, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law40 41 6

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Rwanda, only licensed gun owners38 42 43 14 6 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 Rwanda are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm39

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Rwanda is 21 years39

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Rwanda must pass a background check which considers mental health and criminal39 6 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Rwanda, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required44 45

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Rwanda does not stipulate44 45 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Rwanda, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required39 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Rwanda, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every year46

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Licensing Records

In Rwanda, authorities maintain a record47 48 49 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 Rwanda are permitted to possess the number of guns specified in the licence50 51

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in Rwanda are permitted to possess the quantity of ammunition specified in the licence50 51

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Rwanda, the law requires47 52 48 49 53 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 Rwanda, licensed firearm dealers are required54 52 49 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Rwanda, State agencies are required47 55 56 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Rwanda, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without an authorisation from the Commissioner General of the National Police43 14

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Rwanda, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful57 58

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Rwanda is obliged43 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Background Checks for Dealer Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Rwanda is obliged43 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Rwanda, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to the number specified in the licence50 51

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Rwanda, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined44 45

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Rwanda, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated44 45 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Rwanda do not include44 45 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 Rwanda include58 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 Rwanda include56 59 60 61 62 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 Rwanda include23 31 60 61 62 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm Marking

In Rwanda, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law63 55 48 64 53

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Firearm Tracing

In Rwanda, state authorities carry out65 63 55 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Rwanda, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit38 42 14 66 67 68 6

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Rwanda, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit38 42 14 66 67 68 6

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Gun Free Zones

In Rwanda, private guns are prohibited in areas specified by the Minister in charge of the National Police69

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Rwanda, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm70 is five years in prison and/or a fine71 72 73 74 75

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Rwanda are known to have76 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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Small Arms Destroyed

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

2017: 130,00077
2009: 30,26676
2006/05: 7,500

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Rwanda, it is state policy15 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

African Union

In June 2006, as a member of the African Union, Rwanda adopted an African Common Position to take to the Conference to Review the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA), held in June 200678 79

Regional Centre on Small Arms

In March 2000, as a member of the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA), Rwanda adopted the Nairobi Declaration on the Problem of Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region and the Horn of Africa, then on 21 April 2004 adopted the Nairobi Protocol for the Prevention, Control and Reduction of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States, a legally-binding multilateral protocol of which the RECSA is depository. The Nairobi Protocol has since been signed, and ratified80 81 by Rwanda

United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa

In November 2010, as a member of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa (UNSAC), Rwanda adopted the Central Africa Convention for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition, Parts and Components that can be used for their Manufacture, Repair and Assembly, known as the ‘Kinshasa Convention. A legally binding multilateral treaty for which UNSAC is depository, the Kinshasa Convention has since been signed, but not yet ratified82 83 84 by Rwanda

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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 signed in 200785 by Rwanda.

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Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed, but not yet ratified86 by Rwanda

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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 been signed and ratified87 by Rwanda

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Rwanda 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 Aspects88

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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 Rwanda against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 10289 90 91 92 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, Rwanda has submitted one or more national reports93 94 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Rwanda, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated95 94

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Rwanda, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated96 97

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Rwanda submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent94

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated94 by Rwanda to other UN Member States

UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided94 to Rwanda by other UN Member States

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Rwanda has been a Member State of the United Nations since 196298

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list99 Rwanda as a Participating State

BackgroundCountry Profile

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Conflict Profile

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

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Global Peace Index

To see where Rwanda ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index

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