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Civilian Guns

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in St Kitts & Nevis is

2017: 3.401

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, St Kitts & Nevis ranked at No. 1982

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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, St Kitts & Nevis ranked at No.1272

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 293
2015: 273
2014: 19
2013: 17
2012: 133
2011: 28
2010: 20
2009: 24
2008: 12
2007: 12
2006: 15
2004: 6
2003: 3
2001: 2

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 55.843
2015: 52.39
2014: 37.16
2013: 33.51
2012: 25.84
2011: 56.11
2010: 40.42
2009: 48.92
2008: 24.66
2007: 24.86
2006: 31.31
2004: 12.73
2003: 6.43
2001: 4.33

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 283
2015: 27
2014: 18
2013: 17
2012: 12
2011: 28
2010: 19
2009: 21
2008: 12
2007: 12
2006: 15
2004: 6
2003: 3
2001: 2

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is

2016: 107.813
2015: 104.80
2014: 70.44
2013: 67.09
2012: 47.77
2011: 112.44
2010: 76.99
2009: 85.86
2008: 49.49
2007: 49.90
2006: 62.91
2004: 25.63
2003: 12.95
2001: 8.73

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 13
2014: 1
2012: 1
2011: 0
2010: 1
2009: 3

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is

2016: 3.853
2014: 3.91
2012: 3.97
2011: 0.00
2010: 4.03
2009: 12.19

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual homicides by any means total

2020: 104
2019: 12
2018: 23
2017: 23
2016: 303
2015: 233
2014: 20
2013: 18
2012: 14
2011: 25
2010: 12
2009: 6
2008: 13
2007: 4
2006: 1
2005: 8
2004: 9
2003: 8
2002: 5
2001: 6
2000: 3
1999: 65
1998: 8
1997: 7
1996: 4
1995: 4

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2020: 18.804
2019: 22.71
2018: 43.86
2017: 44.20
2016: 58.11
2015: 44.29
2014: 38.81
2013: 35.20
2012: 36.09
2011: 68.77
2010: 42.85
2009: 55.56
2008: 47.74
2007: 33.49
2006: 35.92
2005: 17.08
2004: 23.75
2003: 21.86
2002: 11.07
2001: 13.45
2000: 6.81
1999: 13.25 6
1998: 17.85
1997: 15.85 6
1996: 9.25
1995: 9.35 6

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 283
2015: 233
2014: 19
2013: 18
2012: 133
2011: 25
2010: 12
2009: 6
2008: 13
2007: 4
2006: 1
2004: 9
2003: 8
2001: 4

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2019: 3
2018:
2017:
2016: 106.97
2015: 88.56
2014: 73.75
2013: 70.44
2012: 51.30
2011: 99.51
2010: 48.19
2009: 24.31
2008: 53.15
2007: 16.50
2006: 4.16
2005:
2004: 38.08
2003: 34.17
2001: 17.46
2000:

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 23
2014: 13
2012: 13
2011: 17
2010: 2
2009: 3
2001: 2

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 7.653
2015:
2014: 3.88
2013:
2012: 3.94
2011:
2010:
2009:
2008:
2007:
2006:
2005:
2004:
2003:
2001: 8.59
2000:

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual firearm homicides total

2016: 153
2015: 213
2014: 17
2012: 133
2011: 25
2010: 12
2009: 6
2008: 12
2007: 4
2006: 13
2005: 6
2004: 7

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 28.663
2015: 19.25
2014: 19.40
2013: 15.65
2012: 21.69
2011: 15.90
2010: 2
2009: 8.08
2008: 6.11
2007: 4.11
2006: 2.07
2004: 12.62

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2011: 88%8
2010: 81%9 8 5
2009: 85%8 5
2008: 78.3%5
2007: 75.0%
2006: 76.5%
2005: 75.0%
2004: 63.6%

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual male firearm homicides total

2016: 143
2015: 10
2014: 10
2013: 8
2012: 10
2011: 8
2010: 1
2009: 4
2008: 3
2007: 2
2006: 1
2004: 6
2003: 3
2001: 2

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 53.493
2015: 38.50
2014: 38.81
2013: 31.31
2012: 39.46
2011: 31.84
2010: 4.02
2009: 16.21
2008: 12.27
2007: 8.25
2006: 4.16
2005:
2004: 25.39
2003: 12.81
2001: 8.73
2000:

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual female firearm homicides total

2016: 13
2014: 1
2012: 1
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 3.873
2014: 3.88
2012: 3.94
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual suicides by any means total

2012: 23
2011: 1
2010: 2
2009: 1
2008: 110
2007: 1
2005: 1
2004: 1
2002: 1
2001: 1
2000: 1
1997: 111

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2012: 3.943
2011: 1.99
2010: 4.01
2009: 2.02
2008: 2.010
2007: 2.06
2005: 2.110 12
2004: 2.110
2002: 2.1
2001: 2.2
2000: 2.3
1997: 2.3811

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual male suicides by any means total

2012: 13
2011: 0
2010: 1
2007: 1

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2012: 3.953
2011: 0.00
2010: 4.02
2007: 4.12

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual female suicides by any means total

2012: 13
2011: 1
2010: 1
2009: 1

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2012: 3.943
2011: 3.97
2010: 4
2009: 4.03

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual firearm suicides total

2012: 03
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2012: 03
2011: 0.00
2010: 0.00

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual male firearm suicides total

2012: 03
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2012: 0.003
2011: 0.00
2010: 0.00

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual female firearm suicides total

2012: 03
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2012: 0.003
2011: 0.00
2010: 0.00

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2016: 13
2015: 6
2014: 2
2013: 2
2012: 0
2011: 3
2010: 8
2009: 18
2008: 5
2007: 8
2006: 14

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2016: 1.913
2015: 11.55
2014: 3.88
2013: 3.91
2012: 0.00
2011: 5.96
2010: 16.03
2009: 36.38
2008: 10.19
2007: 16.44
2006: 29

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2016: 13
2015: 6
2014: 2
2013: 2
2012: 0
2011: 3
2010: 7
2009: 15
2008: 5
2007: 8
2006: 14

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is

2016: 3.823
2015: 23.10
2014: 7.76
2013: 7.83
2012: 0.00
2011: 11.94
2010: 28.11
2009: 60.78
2008: 20.44
2007: 33
2006: 58.22

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2012: 03
2011: 0
2010: 1
2009: 3

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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is

2012: 0.003
2011: 0.00
2010: 4.00
2009: 12.10

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 03
2011: 0
2010: 0

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2012: 0.003
2011: 0.00
2010: 0.00

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 03
2011: 0
2010: 0

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2012: 0.003
2011: 0.00
2010: 0.00

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2012: 03
2011: 0
2010: 0

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2012: 0.003
2011: 0.00
2010: 0.00

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Legal Intervention Gun Homicides

In St Kitts & Nevis, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total

2008: 13

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In St Kitts & Nevis, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence13 14 15 16 17 18 19

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Exports

In St Kitts & Nevis, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law20 18 19

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from St Kitts & Nevis is reported by Customs to be US$021 (2009)

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Firearm Imports

In St Kitts & Nevis, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law20 18 19

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to St Kitts & Nevis is reported by Customs to be US$114,65121 (2011)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in St Kitts & Nevis is moderate22 23

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In St Kitts & Nevis, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law24

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in St Kitts & Nevis include25 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 St Kitts & Nevis is categorised as restrictive26

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in St Kitts & Nevis includes the Firearms Act of 2002,27 the Firearms Regulations28 29 and the Domestic Violence Act of 201130

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in St Kitts & Nevis are regulated by the Minister of National Security, the Chief of Police and the Comptroller of Customs18 29

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Right to Possess Firearms

In St Kitts & Nevis, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law31 32

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In St Kitts & Nevis, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms33 34

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In St Kitts & Nevis, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited33 34

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In St Kitts & Nevis, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence35

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Regulation of Handguns

In St Kitts & Nevis, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence35

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In St Kitts & Nevis, only licensed gun owners35 34 18 19 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 St Kitts & Nevis are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm34

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in St Kitts & Nevis is 17 years36

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in St Kitts & Nevis must pass a background check which considers criminal and mental health34 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In St Kitts & Nevis, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required24

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Partner to be Advised or Interviewed

In St Kitts & Nevis, licensing authorities are not required24 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 St Kitts & Nevis does not stipulate24 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In St Kitts & Nevis, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required24 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In St Kitts & Nevis, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every year37

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in St Kitts & Nevis are permitted to possess only the number of firearms indicated in the licence25

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in St Kitts & Nevis are permitted to possess only the quantity of ammunition indicated in the licence25

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In St Kitts & Nevis, the law requires38 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 St Kitts & Nevis, licensed firearm dealers are required40 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 St Kitts & Nevis, licensed gun makers are required40 16 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In St Kitts & Nevis, State agencies are required39 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 St Kitts & Nevis, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without a Firearm Disposal Permit and unless registered by the Chief of Police41 36 38 15 19

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In St Kitts & Nevis, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful13 36 14 15 18 19

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In St Kitts & Nevis, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined24

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In St Kitts & Nevis, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated24 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in St Kitts & Nevis include25 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 St Kitts & Nevis do not include24 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 St Kitts & Nevis do not include24 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 St Kitts & Nevis, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law42 43

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In St Kitts & Nevis, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm44 is three years in prison35 36 38 13 14 15 16 17 45 20 46 47 48

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

Organization of American States

On 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), St Kitts & Nevis adopted the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition and Other Related Materials (CIFTA), a legally binding multilateral treaty of which the OAS is depository. The CIFTA Convention has since been signed and ratified49 50 by St Kitts & Nevis

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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 signed51 by St Kitts & Nevis.

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Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified52 by St Kitts & Nevis

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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 acceded to53 by St Kitts & Nevis

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, St Kitts & Nevis 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 Aspects54

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, St Kitts & Nevis has yet to submit a national report55 56 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In St Kitts & Nevis, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated56

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated56 by St Kitts & Nevis to other UN Member States

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United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, St Kitts & Nevis has not declared57 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, St Kitts & Nevis has been a Member State of the United Nations since 198358

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list59 St Kitts & Nevis 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 16,60 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 St Kitts & Nevis, annual homicides by any means total

2020: 104
2019: 12
2018: 23
2017: 23
2016: 303
2015: 233
2014: 20
2013: 18
2012: 14
2011: 25
2010: 12
2009: 6
2008: 13
2007: 4
2006: 1
2005: 8
2004: 9
2003: 8
2002: 5
2001: 6
2000: 3
1999: 65
1998: 8
1997: 7
1996: 4
1995: 4

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2020: 18.804
2019: 22.71
2018: 43.86
2017: 44.20
2016: 58.11
2015: 44.29
2014: 38.81
2013: 35.20
2012: 36.09
2011: 68.77
2010: 42.85
2009: 55.56
2008: 47.74
2007: 33.49
2006: 35.92
2005: 17.08
2004: 23.75
2003: 21.86
2002: 11.07
2001: 13.45
2000: 6.81
1999: 13.25 6
1998: 17.85
1997: 15.85 6
1996: 9.25
1995: 9.35 6

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 283
2015: 233
2014: 19
2013: 18
2012: 133
2011: 25
2010: 12
2009: 6
2008: 13
2007: 4
2006: 1
2004: 9
2003: 8
2001: 4

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2019: 3
2018:
2017:
2016: 106.97
2015: 88.56
2014: 73.75
2013: 70.44
2012: 51.30
2011: 99.51
2010: 48.19
2009: 24.31
2008: 53.15
2007: 16.50
2006: 4.16
2005:
2004: 38.08
2003: 34.17
2001: 17.46
2000:

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 23
2014: 13
2012: 13
2011: 17
2010: 2
2009: 3
2001: 2

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

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 7.653
2015:
2014: 3.88
2013:
2012: 3.94
2011:
2010:
2009:
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2006:
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2003:
2001: 8.59
2000:

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual firearm homicides total

2016: 153
2015: 213
2014: 17
2012: 133
2011: 25
2010: 12
2009: 6
2008: 12
2007: 4
2006: 13
2005: 6
2004: 7

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 28.663
2015: 19.25
2014: 19.40
2013: 15.65
2012: 21.69
2011: 15.90
2010: 2
2009: 8.08
2008: 6.11
2007: 4.11
2006: 2.07
2004: 12.62

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2011: 88%8
2010: 81%9 8 5
2009: 85%8 5
2008: 78.3%5
2007: 75.0%
2006: 76.5%
2005: 75.0%
2004: 63.6%

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual male firearm homicides total

2016: 143
2015: 10
2014: 10
2013: 8
2012: 10
2011: 8
2010: 1
2009: 4
2008: 3
2007: 2
2006: 1
2004: 6
2003: 3
2001: 2

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 53.493
2015: 38.50
2014: 38.81
2013: 31.31
2012: 39.46
2011: 31.84
2010: 4.02
2009: 16.21
2008: 12.27
2007: 8.25
2006: 4.16
2005:
2004: 25.39
2003: 12.81
2001: 8.73
2000:

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, annual female firearm homicides total

2016: 13
2014: 1
2012: 1
2011: 0
2010: 0

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn St Kitts & Nevis, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 3.873
2014: 3.88
2012: 3.94
2011: 0
2010: 0

Disarmament

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Small Arms Destroyed

In St Kitts & Nevis, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 40061 (2013)

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In St Kitts & Nevis, it is state policy61 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 St Kitts & Nevis, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law39 25

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In St Kitts & Nevis, state authorities carry out62 63 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In St Kitts & Nevis, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not originally24 recorded in a register

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