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South Africa — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in South Africa is between 3,700,0001 2 and 7,200,0001 3
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in South Africa is between 6.62 and 12.884
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Number of Privately Owned RiflesIn South Africa, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 948,9575 (registered only)
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Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn South Africa, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 304,3935 (registered only)
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn South Africa, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 1,851,4495 (registered only)
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, South Africa ranked at No. 176
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, South Africa ranked at No. 507
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsIn South Africa, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2001: 20%8
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersChartThe number of licensed gun owners in South Africa is reported to be 

2015: 1,757,9711
2014: 1,762,7385
2011: 1,845,0329
2001: 2,092,2428
1999: 2,027,41110 11
1996: 2,000,00012
1994: 2,400,0009
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in South Africa is 

2015: 3.281
2014: 3.324
2011: 3.59
2001: 4.60
1999: 4.57
1996: 4.69
1994: 5.77
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in South Africa is reported to be 

2015: 3,217,432‬1
2014: 3,124,9005
2011: 2,900,0009
2004: 3,737,67612
2003: 3,735,67613 14
2001: 3,667,2898
1999: 3,554,33615 13 14
1996: 3,503,57312
1994: 3,500,0009
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in South Africa is 

2015: 5.994
2014: 5.90
2011: 5.64
2004: 7.88
2003: 7.99
2001: 8.06
1999: 8.01
1996: 8.21
1994: 8.41
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,16 but in South Africa there are estimated to be 500,0002 to 4,000,0003
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,16 but in South Africa the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 1.13 to 8.324
Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of South Africa are reported to have 350,63617 firearms
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Routine Arming of PoliceIn South Africa, police officers on routine patrol carry one or more firearms18
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in South Africa are reported to have 250,48119 firearms

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Total 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.ChartIn South Africa, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

5,62220
4,978
4,357
4,295
3,793
4,217
4,806
5,642
5,521
6,126
5,936
6,905
8,602
9,232
9,346
9,500 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

10.4720
9.39
8.31
8.27
7.37
8.25
9.48
11.28
11.18
12.57
12.34
14.56
18.39
20.02
20.55
21.15
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn South Africa, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

5,01820
4,406
3,832
3,694
3,290
3,638
4,209
4,852
4,748
5,207
5,021
5,827
7,414
7,917
8,026
8,181
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

18.8820
16.80
14.77
14.37
12.90
14.33
16.71
19.54
19.40
21.58
21.11
24.89
32.18
34.94
35.97
37.18
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn South Africa, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

56120
531
483
566
480
571
590
782
769
908
896
1,071
1,167
1,299
1,285
1,296
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

2.0720
1.98
1.82
2.16
1.85
2.22
2.32
3.10
3.09
3.69
3.68
4.46
4.92
5.54
5.55
5.66
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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 South Africa, annual homicides by any means total 

21,02221
20,33622
19,016
18,673
17,805
17,023
16,213
15,554
15,893
16,767
18,084
18,400
19,202
18,528
18,793
19,824
21,553
21,405
21,75823 24 25 26
22,60424 26 27
25,12724 26
24,486
25,470
26,877
26,83228 26 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

37.9621
37.0822
35.02
34.86
33.69
32.55
31.32
30.34
31.18
33.22
36.35
37.44
39.3
38.4
39.5
42.3
46.723 24 29
47.0
48.523 24 30 29
51.224 29
57.7
57.1
60.4
64.9
66.931
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn South Africa, annual male homicides by any means total 

18,25132
17,11222
16,112
16,294
15,623
12,233
13,993
13,323
13,346
14,377
15,748
15,943
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

67.2532
63.0522
59.92
61.31
59.56
47.15
54.43
52.24
52.56
57.06
63.41
65.13
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn South Africa, annual female homicides by any means total 

2,77132
3,22422
2,904
2,416
2,234
4,832
2,266
2,286
2,594
2,457
2,436
2,544
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

9.9032
11.6422
10.59
8.92
8.34
18.25
8.65
8.81
10.08
9.64
9.67
10.22
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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.ChartIn South Africa, annual firearm homicides total 

7,15633
6,55122
5,51334
5,237
9,06324
8,597
9,021
9,714
10,130
10,274
10,72724 25 35 26
11,21224 35 26 36
12,41324 35 26
11,166
11,258
11,15424 26
11,13428 26 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

12.9233
11.9522
11.2034
10.47
18.824 37 38
18.024 38
19.1
20.8
22.024
22.6
24.0
25.4
28.5
26.0
26.7
26.9
28.8028
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn South Africa, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

34%33 21
32.2%22
33%39
33%23
47.2%24
46.4%
48.0%
49.0%
47.0%
48.0%
49.3%
49.6%
49.4%
45.6%
44.2%
41.5%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsIn South Africa, annual male firearm homicides total 

4,89534
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

20.534
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsIn South Africa, annual female firearm homicides total 

61134
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

2.5034
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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 South Africa, annual suicides by any means total 

6,47640
6,505
6,278
6,47134
6,86841
6,593
5,741
6,155
6,125
5,896
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

11.9340
12.12
12.28
13.4034
14.1041
13.77
12.24
13.21
13.20
12.97
11.80
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn South Africa, annual male suicides by any means total 

5,13840
5,155
4,870
5,30734
3,962
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

19.1140
19.40
19.18
23.234
18.01
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn South Africa, annual female suicides by any means total 

1,33840
1,350
1,407
1,15334
1,338
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

4.8840
4.98
5.47
4.5034
5.84
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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.In South Africa, annual firearm suicides total 

78034
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.8034
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsIn South Africa, annual male firearm suicides total 

68634
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

3.4034
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsIn South Africa, annual female firearm suicides total 

9334
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.4034
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Unintentional 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.ChartIn South Africa, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

5,50020 42
4,833
4,230
4,190
3,710
4,152
4,737
5,539
4,903
943 44 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

10.2520
9.12
8.07
8.07
7.21
8.12
9.35
11.07
9.93
0.024 44
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn South Africa, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

4,90920 42
4,275
3,717
3,603
3,219
3,584
4,156
4,760
4,229
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

18.4720
16.30
14.33
14.02
12.62
14.11
16.49
19.17
17.28
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn South Africa, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

54820 42
518
472
553
469
561
574
771
672
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

2.0220
1.93
1.78
2.11
1.81
2.18
2.25
3.06
2.70
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Gun 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 South Africa, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

320
920
3
9
6
445
5
41
458
4846 44 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0120
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.08
0.93
0.114 44
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn South Africa, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

320
820
3
9
5
2
1
35
382
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0120
0.03
0.01
0.04
0.02
0.01
0
0.14
1.56
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn South Africa, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

020
0
0
1
1
4
6
74
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

020
0
0.02
0.02
0.30
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Legal Intervention 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.In South Africa, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

120
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

020
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Female Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesIn South Africa, annual female legal-intervention gun homicides total 

120
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Rate of Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of female legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

020

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn South Africa, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence47 48 49 50 51 52
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, South Africa was ranked 'medium'53
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Home-made GunsIn South Africa, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low54 55

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Firearm ExportsIn South Africa, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from South Africa is reported by manufacturers to be 

2018: 1,27864
2017: 1,37164
2016: 1,49965
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from South Africa is reported by Customs to be US$20,034,75866 (2011)
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, South Africa was categorized as 'mid-level'67
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Firearm ImportsIn South Africa, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law56 57 58 59 60 61 62
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to South Africa is reported to be 

2018: 63,96064
2017: 34,54364
2016: 59,167
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to South Africa is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 32,000,00068
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in South Africa is high69 70 71 72 73
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn South Africa, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law74 75 76
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in South Africa include57 60 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 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, South Africa scored 

2019: 12.7577
2018: 11.5078
2016: 11.2579
2014: 3.5080
2013: 2.0081
2012: 2.0082
2011: 2.0083
2010: 2.0084
2009: 2.0085
2008: 2.0086
2007: 2.0087
2006: 2.2588
2005: 4.0089
2004: 3.5090 

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in South Africa is categorised as restrictive91
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in South Africa includes the Firearms Control Act 2000,92 the Firearms Control regulations 2004,93 the National Conventional Arms Control Act of 200260 and the Domestic Violence Act94
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in South Africa are regulated by the National Commissioner95 and the South African Police Service96
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn South Africa, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law97 98 99
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn South Africa, civilians are not allowed to possess semi-automatic firearms without special endorsement,100 automatic firearms and specifically modified firearms101
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn South Africa, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited101 39
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn South Africa, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, with few exceptions101 100
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Regulation of HandgunsIn South Africa, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence101 100 39
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn South Africa,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law100 39
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn South Africa, only licensed gun owners99 102 103 39 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in South Africa are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, work100 104 105 106 107 108
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in South Africa is 21 years, with some exceptions that may include the fact that the applicant conducts a business, is gainfully employed, a dedicated hunter, a dedicated sports person or a private collector109 107
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in South Africa must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, medical, domestic violence, addiction, employment, and previous firearm licence110 111 112 113 39 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn South Africa, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required114
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in South Africa stipulates110 111 112 113 94 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn South Africa, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required110 115 103 116  for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn South Africa, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every two to ten years117
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Licensing RecordsIn South Africa, authorities maintain a record118 119 120 121 58 122 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in South Africa are permitted to possess 1 firearm per firearm licence123
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in South Africa are permitted to possess up to 2,400 primers or 200 cartridges per firearm, for all those other than dedicated hunters or sports-shooters124 125
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn South Africa, the law requires118 119 126 127 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 KeepingIn South Africa, licensed firearm dealers are required118 128 129 130 58 127 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 KeepingIn South Africa, licensed gun makers are required118 131 132 127 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn South Africa, State agencies are required118 133 134 135 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn South Africa, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted by a licensed firearm dealer136 63
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn South Africa, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful136 137 62
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in South Africa is reported to be 

2006: 50137
2000: 720
1999: 644138
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn South Africa, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 4 months for civilian competency certificates and 30 days for individual security officer certificates139
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn South Africa, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated140 141 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in South Africa include142 143 144 145 146 147 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 - DealerFirearm regulations in South Africa include142 143 47 148 48 146 147 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in South Africa include149 135 150 151 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in South Africa include142 152 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn South Africa, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited153 39
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn South Africa, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed without a permit153 39
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Gun Free ZonesIn South Africa, private guns are prohibited in educational institutions, churches, community centres, health facilities, NGOs, taverns, banks, corporate buildings, government buildings and some public spaces such as sport stadiums154 155
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn South Africa, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm156 is up to 15 years in prison157

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
African UnionIn June 2006, as a member of the African Union, South Africa 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 2006158 159
Southern African Development CommunityAs a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), South Africa signed the SADC Declaration Concerning Firearms, Ammunition and Other Related Materials in March 2001. This laid the ground for the August, 2001 adoption of the legally binding SADC Protocol on Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Related Materials160
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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 signed in 2006161 by South Africa.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified162 by South Africa
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United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified163 by South Africa
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, South Africa 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 Aspects164
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored South Africa against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 95165 166 167 168 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, South Africa has submitted one or more national reports169 170 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn South Africa, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated171 170
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn South Africa, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated171 170
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of South Africa submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent171
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated170 by South Africa to other UN Member States
UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided170 to South Africa by other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, South Africa has not declared172 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, South Africa has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945173
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists174 South Africa as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About 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 16,175 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 South Africa, annual homicides by any means total 

21,02221
20,33622
19,016
18,673
17,805
17,023
16,213
15,554
15,893
16,767
18,084
18,400
19,202
18,528
18,793
19,824
21,553
21,405
21,75823 24 25 26
22,60424 26 27
25,12724 26
24,486
25,470
26,877
26,83228 26 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

37.9621
37.0822
35.02
34.86
33.69
32.55
31.32
30.34
31.18
33.22
36.35
37.44
39.3
38.4
39.5
42.3
46.723 24 29
47.0
48.523 24 30 29
51.224 29
57.7
57.1
60.4
64.9
66.931
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn South Africa, annual male homicides by any means total 

18,25132
17,11222
16,112
16,294
15,623
12,233
13,993
13,323
13,346
14,377
15,748
15,943
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

67.2532
63.0522
59.92
61.31
59.56
47.15
54.43
52.24
52.56
57.06
63.41
65.13
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn South Africa, annual female homicides by any means total 

2,77132
3,22422
2,904
2,416
2,234
4,832
2,266
2,286
2,594
2,457
2,436
2,544
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

9.9032
11.6422
10.59
8.92
8.34
18.25
8.65
8.81
10.08
9.64
9.67
10.22
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Gun HomicidesChartIn South Africa, annual firearm homicides total 

7,15633
6,55122
5,51334
5,237
9,06324
8,597
9,021
9,714
10,130
10,274
10,72724 25 35 26
11,21224 35 26 36
12,41324 35 26
11,166
11,258
11,15424 26
11,13428 26 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn South Africa, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

12.9233
11.9522
11.2034
10.47
18.824 37 38
18.024 38
19.1
20.8
22.024
22.6
24.0
25.4
28.5
26.0
26.7
26.9
28.8028
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn South Africa, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

34%33 21
32.2%22
33%39
33%23
47.2%24
46.4%
48.0%
49.0%
47.0%
48.0%
49.3%
49.6%
49.4%
45.6%
44.2%
41.5%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsIn South Africa, annual male firearm homicides total 

4,89534
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

20.534
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsIn South Africa, annual female firearm homicides total 

61134
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn South Africa, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

2.5034
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in South Africa, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
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DisarmamentAuthorities in South Africa are known to have176 177 178 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 AmnestyChartIn South Africa, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 

15,148179
3,857
5,042180
4,332
4,936181
4,876
20,404182
42,329176 183
14,260182
11,479
18,817
62,404177 183
900183
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn South Africa, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

7,593184
19,061
17,479179
8,465
5,341185
10,113
20,145186
25,615
19,327187
21,268188
17,824189
17,157190
13,120191
14,735177 192
23,813191
30,208191 192
21,607
19,756191
15,421
14,272
20,702193 191
14,970
18,154
16,290
14,789
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn South Africa, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

50,000+194 195
12,418179
14,382
9,477180
42,729180 196 197
56,051198
119,810199
46,527200
167,240201
111,491202
64,408203
74,592204
161,049
88,114
79,657
72,158
26,768
16,223204 178
12,416204
115,711205
1998/2001: 262,667
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn South Africa, it is state policy206 207 208 209 135  to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn South Africa, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law210 126 211 212 213 48
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Firearm TracingIn South Africa, state authorities carry out214 215 212 216 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn South Africa, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not217 recorded in a register
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Global Peace IndexTo see where South Africa ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on South Africa on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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100.: South Africa.2011.‘Licence to Possess Firearm for Occasional Hunting and Sports-shooting.’ Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act last amended in 2011).Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,5 December. (Q6693)Full Citation
101.: South Africa.2011.‘Prohibited Firearms.’ Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act last amended in 2011).Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,5 December. (Q6692)Full Citation
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104.: South Africa.2011.‘Licence to Possess Firearm in Private Collection.’ Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act last amended in 2011).Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,5 December. (Q6690)Full Citation
105.: South Africa.2000.‘Licence to Possess Firearm for Self-defence.’ Firearms Control Act 2000.Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,1 January. (Q1422)Full Citation
106.: South Africa.2000.‘Licence to Possess Firearm for Business Purposes.’ Firearms Control Act 2000.Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,1 January. (Q1425)Full Citation
107.: South Africa.2004.‘Conditions Regarding the Possession of Ammunition in a Private Collection.’ Firearms Control Regulations, 2004.Pretoria:Department of Safety and Security,26 March. (Q5254)Full Citation
108.: Parker, Sarah.2011.‘Balancing Act: Regulation of Civilian Firearm Possession.’ Small Arms Survey 2011: States of Security.Cambridge:Cambridge University Press,6 July. (Q5394)Full Citation
109.: South Africa.2000.‘Application for Competency Certificate - Age.’ Firearms Control Act 2000.Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,1 January. (Q1421)Full Citation
110.: South Africa.2000.‘Application for Competency Certificate.’ Firearms Control Act 2000.Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,1 January. (Q1420)Full Citation
111.: South Africa.2000.‘Declaration by Registrar of Person as Unfit to Possess Firearm.’ Firearms Control Act 2000.Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,1 January. (Q1432)Full Citation
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114.: South Africa.2004.‘General Provisions Regarding Applications Required in Terms of the Act.’ Firearms Control Regulations, 2004.Pretoria:Department of Safety and Security,26 March. (Q5249)Full Citation
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118.: South Africa.2000.‘Central Firearms Register.’ Firearms Control Act 2000.Cape Town:Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,1 January. (Q1435)Full Citation
119.: South Africa.2004.‘The Central Firearms Database.’ Firearms Control Regulations, 2004.Pretoria:Department of Safety and Security,26 March. (Q5257)Full Citation
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125.: South Africa.2004.‘Application for Authorisation to Possess More Than 2400 Primers and to Possess More Than 200 Cartridges.’ Firearms Control Regulations, 2004.Pretoria:Department of Safety and Security,26 March. (Q5273)Full Citation
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