Tokelau — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawTransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsSmall Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Tokelau is reported by Customs to be US$ 2020: 222,0001 2019: 35,000 2018: 104,000 2017: 5,000 2016: 4,000 2015: 35,000 2014: 1,267,000 2013: 53,000 2012: 42,000 2011: 75,000 2010: 20,000 2009: 219,000 2008: 209,000 2007: 1,378,000 2006: 297,000 2005: 143,000 2004: 63,000 2003: 15,000 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Tokelau is categorised as restrictive6 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionGun Ownership and PossessionIn Tokelau, only licensed gun owners22 28 18 29 30 31 23 20 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicencePartner to be Advised or InterviewedDomestic Violence and FirearmsFirearm Safety TrainingGun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Tokelau, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every ten years44 Licensing RecordsIn Tokelau, authorities maintain a record23 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Tokelau are permitted to possess any number of sporting type shotguns or rifles45 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesLimit on Gun Dealer SalesWaiting Period for Gun PossessionStorage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Tokelau include61 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit MeasuresInternational ControlsUnited Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided67 to Tokelau by other UN Member States United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Tokelau is not a Member State of the United Nations68 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list69 Tokelau as a Participating State BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout 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 16,70 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. Global Peace IndexTo see where Tokelau ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Tokelau on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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