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Uganda — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

StockpilesGun Numbers

Civilian Guns

Number of Privately Owned Firearms

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

2017: 331,0001
2005: 400,0002

Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Uganda is

2017: 0.801
2005: 1.42

Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Uganda ranked at No. 1023

Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Uganda ranked at No.1753

Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in Uganda is reported to be

2017: 21,15614
2005: 160,0005
1999: 2,7706

Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Uganda is

2017: 0.057
2005: 0.56
1999: 0.01

Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,8 but in Uganda there are estimated to be

2017: 309,8441
2005: 200,0009

Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,8 but in Uganda the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be

2017: 0.797
2005: 0.7

Government Guns

Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Uganda are reported to have 116,66010 firearms

Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Uganda are reported to have 54,00011 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual homicides by any means total

2020: 4,46012
2019: 4,718
2018: 4,497
2017: 4,735
2016: 4,482
2014: 4,473
2013: 3,857
2012: 4,066
2011: 3,75313 14 15
2010: 3,16013 14
2009: 3,233
2008: 2,793
2007: 2,64513 14
2006: 2,69613
2005: 2,492
2004: 2,04913 16
2003: 2,136

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

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

2020: 9.7512
2019: 10.66
2018: 10.52
2017: 11.50
2016: 11.30
2014: 12.12
2013: 10.81
2012: 11.77
2011: 11.21
2010: 9.74
2009: 10.59
2008: 9.44
2007: 9.21
2006: 9.1
2005: 8.713 17
2004: 7.413 14 17
2003: 8.0
2002: 15.5317
1997: 11.88
1996: 8.68
1995: 8.49

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual male homicides by any means total

2017: 3,90118
2016: 7,142
2014: 3,632
2013: 3,066
2012: 3,325
2011: 3,010
2010: 2,560
2008: 2,408

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

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

2017: 19.2712
2016: 18.32
2014: 20.04
2013: 17.50
2012: 19.61
2011: 18.33
2010: 16.09
2008: 15.33

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual female homicides by any means total

2017: 83418
2016: 1,822
2014: 84118
2013: 791
2012: 741
2011: 743
2010: 600
2008: 385

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

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

2017: 3.9912
2016: 4.52
2014: 4.48
2013: 4.35
2012: 4.21
2011: 4.36
2010: 3.63
2008: 2.41

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Uganda, annual firearm homicides total

2017: 17112
2016: 167
2013: 192
2012: 245
2011: 259
2010: 330
2009: 35613 14
2008: 363
2007: 238
2006: 377
2005: 32413
2004: 38516
2003: 335

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Uganda, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2017: 0.4212
2016: 0.42
2013: 0.50
2012: 0.70
2011: 0.70
2010: 1
2009: 1.177 14
2008: 1.23
2007: 0.83
2006: 1.36
2005: 1.207
2004: 1.4216
2003: 1.25

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Uganda, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2010: 19%13
2009: 11%
2008: 13%
2007: 9%
2006: 14%
2005: 13%
2004: 18.0%14
2003: 15.7%

Male Gun Homicide Victims

In Uganda, annual male firearm homicides total

2010: 30312

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2010: 1.8012

Female Gun Homicide Victims

In Uganda, annual female firearm homicides total

2010: 2712

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2010: 0.2012

Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 4,10519
2015: 3,993
2010: 3,557
2000: 2,678

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

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

2016: 10.7119
2015: 10.76
2010: 11.29
2000: 11.69

Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 2,20819
2015: 2,117
2010: 1,789
2000: 1,303

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

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

2016: 11.6019
2015: 11.49
2010: 11.43
2000: 11.46

Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 1,89719
2015: 1,876
2010: 1,769
2000: 1,375

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

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

2016: 9.8419
2015: 10.05
2010: 11.15
2000: 11.91

ProductionGun Industry

Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Uganda, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is prohibited20 21

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Firearm Exports

In Uganda, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law22 23 24 25

Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

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

2014: 1,292,00026
2013: 6,000
2011: 5,000
2010: 4,000
2008: 8,000

Firearm Imports

In Uganda, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law22 27 28 23 24 25

Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

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

2021: 1,171,00029
2020: 586,000
2019: 22,000
2018:
2017: 18,000
2016: 51,000
2015: 92,000
2014: 52,000
2013: 23,000
2012: 8,000
2011: 3,853,000
2010: 5,971,000
2009: 84,000
2008: 485,000
2007: 598,000
2006: 28,000
2005: 7,000
2004: 537,000
2003: 350,000
2002: 108,000

Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Uganda is high30 31 32 33 34

Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Uganda, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law35 36

End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Uganda include24 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

Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Uganda is categorised as restrictive37

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Uganda includes the Firearms Act, 197038 39 40 24

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Uganda are regulated by the Minister of Internal Affairs41

Right to Possess Firearms

In Uganda, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law42 43 44

Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Uganda, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms45 46 15

Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Uganda, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is not specifically prohibited in law46

Regulation of Handguns

In Uganda, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence46 15

Law Regulates Long Guns

In Uganda, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law15

Gun Ownership and Possession

In Uganda, only licensed gun owners47 48 15 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Uganda are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, and target shooting49 50 51 52

Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Uganda is 25 years49

Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Uganda must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, addiction and other various49 15 records

Reference Required for Firearm Licence

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

Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Uganda does not stipulate53 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

Firearm Safety Training

In Uganda, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required44 for a firearm licence

Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Uganda, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one year54

Licensing Records

In Uganda, authorities maintain a record48 46 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Uganda are permitted to possess 1 firearm per firearm certificate48 54

Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in Uganda are permitted to possess the quantity of ammunition specified in the firearm certificate54

Firearm Registration

Civilian Gun Registration

In Uganda, the law requires55 56 57 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Uganda, licensed firearm dealers are required58 55 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

State-Owned Firearm Records

In Uganda, State agencies are required59 60 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Uganda, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without a firearm certificate61 62

Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Uganda, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful61 63

Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Uganda, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to the firearm described in the certificate48

Waiting Period for Gun Possession

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

Regulation of Gun Shows

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

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Uganda include64 49 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Uganda include65 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Uganda include66 59 60 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Uganda include23 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

Law Regulates Firearms in Public

In Uganda, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law15

Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Uganda, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited67

Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Uganda, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm68 is 10 years in prison69 47

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

African Union

In June 2006, as a member of the African Union, Uganda 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 200670 71

Regional Centre on Small Arms

In March 2000, as a member of the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA), Uganda 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 ratified72 73 by Uganda

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 200774 by Uganda.

Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has not been signed75 by Uganda

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 to76 by Uganda

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Uganda 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 Aspects77

UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Uganda against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 8778 79 80 81 among 159 Member States

UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Uganda has submitted one or more national reports82 83 on its implementation of the UNPoA

UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Uganda, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated83

UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Uganda, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated84 83

UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Uganda submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent85 86

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated83 by Uganda to other UN Member States

UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided83 to Uganda by other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Uganda has not declared87 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Uganda has been a Member State of the United Nations since 196288

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list89 Uganda as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal Profile

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 16,90 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.

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual homicides by any means total

2020: 4,46012
2019: 4,718
2018: 4,497
2017: 4,735
2016: 4,482
2014: 4,473
2013: 3,857
2012: 4,066
2011: 3,75313 14 15
2010: 3,16013 14
2009: 3,233
2008: 2,793
2007: 2,64513 14
2006: 2,69613
2005: 2,492
2004: 2,04913 16
2003: 2,136

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

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

2020: 9.7512
2019: 10.66
2018: 10.52
2017: 11.50
2016: 11.30
2014: 12.12
2013: 10.81
2012: 11.77
2011: 11.21
2010: 9.74
2009: 10.59
2008: 9.44
2007: 9.21
2006: 9.1
2005: 8.713 17
2004: 7.413 14 17
2003: 8.0
2002: 15.5317
1997: 11.88
1996: 8.68
1995: 8.49

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual male homicides by any means total

2017: 3,90118
2016: 7,142
2014: 3,632
2013: 3,066
2012: 3,325
2011: 3,010
2010: 2,560
2008: 2,408

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

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

2017: 19.2712
2016: 18.32
2014: 20.04
2013: 17.50
2012: 19.61
2011: 18.33
2010: 16.09
2008: 15.33

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Uganda, annual female homicides by any means total

2017: 83418
2016: 1,822
2014: 84118
2013: 791
2012: 741
2011: 743
2010: 600
2008: 385

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

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

2017: 3.9912
2016: 4.52
2014: 4.48
2013: 4.35
2012: 4.21
2011: 4.36
2010: 3.63
2008: 2.41

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Uganda, annual firearm homicides total

2017: 17112
2016: 167
2013: 192
2012: 245
2011: 259
2010: 330
2009: 35613 14
2008: 363
2007: 238
2006: 377
2005: 32413
2004: 38516
2003: 335

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Uganda, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2017: 0.4212
2016: 0.42
2013: 0.50
2012: 0.70
2011: 0.70
2010: 1
2009: 1.177 14
2008: 1.23
2007: 0.83
2006: 1.36
2005: 1.207
2004: 1.4216
2003: 1.25

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Uganda, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2010: 19%13
2009: 11%
2008: 13%
2007: 9%
2006: 14%
2005: 13%
2004: 18.0%14
2003: 15.7%

Male Gun Homicide Victims

In Uganda, annual male firearm homicides total

2010: 30312

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2010: 1.8012

Female Gun Homicide Victims

In Uganda, annual female firearm homicides total

2010: 2712

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2010: 0.2012

Conflict Deaths

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

Disarmament

Authorities in Uganda are known to have91 92 93 94 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

Surrendered in Gun Amnesty

In Uganda, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 4,00092 (2000-05)

Firearms Surrendered and Seized

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

2021: 24495
2020: 147
2019: 20896
2013: 48,01297 98

Small Arms Destroyed

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

2017: 6,40099
2016: 133,200
2013: 99,637100 101 102
2010: 4,70094
2006: 50,00093
2005: 4,00092
2002: 10,00091

Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Uganda, it is not state policy103 60 102 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

Marking and Tracing

Firearm Marking

In Uganda, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law27 55 24 104 105

Firearm Tracing

In Uganda, state authorities carry out106 105 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Uganda, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not originally44 recorded in a register

Global Peace Index

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


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