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Venezuela — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian Guns

Number of Privately Owned Firearms

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

2017: 5,895,0001
2010: 3,250,0002 3 4 5
2005: 2,850,0006
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

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

2017: 19.237
2010: 11.02
2005: 10.82

Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Venezuela ranked at No. 178

Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Venezuela ranked at No.318

Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in Venezuela is reported to be

2011: 132,0439
2009: 500,000 - 1,500,0002

Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered guns per 100 people in Venezuela is between 1.98 and 5.947

Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

Unregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,10 but in Venezuela there are estimated to be between 1,100,000 and 2,700,0002 3

Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,10 but in Venezuela the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be between 4.35 and 10.687

Government Guns

Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Venezuela are reported to have 353,30011 firearms

Routine Arming of Police

In Venezuela, police officers on routine patrol carry one or more firearms12

Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Venezuela are reported to have 173,00013 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Venezuela, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2014: 14,77514
2013: 14,725
2012: 15,731
2011: 13,886
2010: 13,899
2009: 14,938
2008: 15,103
2007: 13,684
2006: 12,289
2005: 10,509
2004: 11,158
2003: 13,085
2002: 10,913
2001: 8,654
2000: 8,565
1999: 6,27915 16
1998: 4,560
1997: 4,244
1996: 5,007
1995: 4,410
1994: 4,863
1993: 4,186
1992: 3,231
1991: 2,276
1990: 2,234
1989: 2,422
1988: 1,508
1987: 1,474
1986: 1,408
1985: 1,577
1984: 1,607
1983: 1,926
1982: 1,616
1981: 1,311
1980: 1,439

Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2014: 49.7414
2013: 50.26
2012: 54.45
2011: 48.76
2010: 49.52
2009: 54.02
2008: 55.46
2007: 51.04
2006: 46.58
2005: 40.48
2004: 43.70
2003: 52.13
2002: 45.11
2001: 35.07
2000: 35.32
1999: 27.15
1998: 20.04
1997: 18.98
1996: 22.80
1995: 20.46
1994: 23.02
1993: 20.23
1992: 15.96
1991: 11.50
1990: 11.56
1989: 12.85
1988: 8.21
1987: 8.23
1986: 8.07
1985: 9.28
1984: 9.71
1983: 11.97
1982: 10.35
1981: 8.64
1980: 9.74

Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Venezuela, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2014: 14,14214
2013: 14,071
2012: 15,018
2011: 13,277
2010: 13,250
2009: 14,247
2008: 14,452
2007: 13,067
2006: 11,695
2005: 10,040
2004: 10,580
2003: 12,404
2001: 8,256
2000: 8,118

Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is

2014: 95.6714
2013: 96.54
2012: 104.53
2011: 93.78
2010: 95
2009: 103.74
2008: 106.90
2007: 98.23
2006: 89.37
2005: 78.03
2004: 83.65
2003: 99.81
2001: 67.55
2000: 67.47

Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Venezuela, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2014: 63314
2013: 654
2012: 713
2011: 609
2010: 649
2009: 691
2008: 651
2007: 617
2006: 594
2005: 469
2004: 578
2003: 681
2001: 398
2000: 447

Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is

2014: 4.2414
2013: 4.44
2012: 4.91
2011: 4.25
2010: 4.60
2009: 4.97
2008: 4.75
2007: 4.57
2006: 4.47
2005: 3.58
2004: 4.49
2003: 5.37
2001: 3.20
2000: 3.66

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Venezuela, annual homicides by any means total

2021: 11,08117
2018: 10,59818
2017: 14,665
2016: 17,407
2015: 15,654
2014: 19,030
2013: 8,84414
2012: 16,072
2011: 14,098
2010: 13,080
2009: 13,985
2008: 14,589
2007: 13,156
2006: 8,805
2005: 7,603
2004: 7,348
2003: 8,790
2002: 7,482
2001: 6,568
2000: 6,369
1999: 4,01719 20 21
1998: 2,817
1997: 2,86319 20
1996: 3,329
1995: 3,130
1994: 3,35319
1993: 3,093
1992: 2,705
1991: 2,089
1990: 2,540
1989: 2,291
1988: 1,627
1987: 1,400

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

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

2021: 40.9 17
2018: 36.6918
2017: 49.88
2016: 58.31
2015: 52.04
2014: 63.34
2013: 49.7314
2012: 54.74
2011: 48.80
2010: 45.99
2009: 49.83
2008: 52.76
2007: 48.31
2006: 34.347 22 20 23
2005: 30.09
2004: 29.507 22 20
2003: 35.81
2002: 30.93
2001: 27.55
2000: 27.11
1999: 17.377 20
1998: 12.38
1997: 12.80
1996: 15.16
1995: 14.53
1994: 15.877
1993: 14.95
1992: 13.36
1991: 10.56
1990: 13.14
1989: 12.15
1988: 8.85
1987: 7.81

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Venezuela, annual male homicides by any means total

2018: 8,82324
2017: 13,662
2016: 16,280
2015: 14,606
2013: 8,35114
2012: 15,131
2011: 13,293
2010: 12,291
2009: 9,073
2008: 9,920
2007: 8,986

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

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

2018: 61.8724
2017: 93.8818
2016: 109.92
2015: 97.68
2013: 56.5014
2012: 103.39
2011: 92.28
2010: 86.62
2009: 65.05
2008: 72.23
2007: 66.47

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Venezuela, annual female homicides by any means total

2018: 1,56624
2017: 788
2016: 806
2015: 731
2013: 49314
2012: 941
2011: 805
2010: 789
2009: 523
2008: 567
2007: 483

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

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

2018: 10.7118
2017: 5.31
2016: 5.36
2015: 4.83
2013: 3.3014
2012: 6.39
2011: 5.56
2010: 5.54
2009: 3.70
2008: 4.07
2007: 3.52

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Venezuela, annual firearm homicides total

2014: 8,19414
2013: 7,777
2012: 14,36618
2011: 12,490
2010: 11,635
2009: 8,56325 20
2008: 9,411
2007: 8,412
2000: 5,40826
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2014: 27.2114
2013: 26.18
2012: 30.08
2011: 26.80
2010: 27.78
2009: 29.75
2008: 33.36
2007: 30.06
2006: 28.36
2005: 24.03
2004: 23.22
2003: 28.33
2001: 21.34
2000: 20.74

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

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

2011: 90.2%27
2010: 90.7%27 28 29
2009: 79.5%20
2007: 89%30
2004: 86%23

Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Venezuela, annual male firearm homicides total

2014: 7,81014
2013: 7,409
2012: 8,379
2011: 7,389
2010: 7,511
2009: 7,964
2008: 8,805
2007: 7,826
2006: 7,241
2005: 6,060
2004: 5,711
2003: 6,843
2001: 5,022
2000: 4,759

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2014: 52.1114
2013: 50.12
2012: 57.49
2011: 51.43
2010: 53.05
2009: 57.10
2008: 64.11
2007: 57.89
2006: 54.43
2005: 46.31
2004: 44.38
2003: 54.10
2001: 41.09
2000: 39.55

Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Venezuela, annual female firearm homicides total

2014: 38414
2013: 368
2012: 434
2011: 355
2010: 400
2009: 386
2008: 419
2007: 359
2006: 361
2005: 281
2004: 317
2003: 389
2001: 243
2000: 270

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2014: 2.5414
2013: 2.47
2012: 2.95
2011: 2.44
2010: 2.79
2009: 2.73
2008: 3.01
2007: 2.62
2006: 2.67
2005: 2.11
2004: 2.42
2003: 3.02
2001: 1.95
2000: 2.21

Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Venezuela, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 1,16831
2015: 1,171
2010: 1,257
2000: 1,968

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

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

2016: 3.7831
2015: 3.84
2010: 4.41
2000: 8.12

Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Venezuela, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 98831
2015: 990
2010: 1,043
2000: 1,694

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

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

2016: 6.4231
2015: 6.52
2010: 7.37
2000: 14.08

Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Venezuela, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 18031
2015: 182
2010: 214
2000: 274

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

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

2016: 1.1631
2015: 1.19
2010: 1.49
2000: 2.24

Gun Suicides

ChartIn Venezuela, annual firearm suicides total

2014: 2514
2013: 43
2012: 48
2011: 53
2010: 74
2009: 7725
2008: 80
2007: 12530
2006: 142
2005: 126
2004: 150
2003: 208
2001: 278
2000: 28326

Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.0814
2013: 0.15
2012: 0.17
2011: 0.19
2010: 0.26
2009: 0.28
2008: 0.29
2007: 0.47
2006: 0.54
2005: 0.49
2004: 0.59
2003: 0.83
2001: 1.13
2000: 1.17

Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Venezuela, annual male firearm suicides total

2014: 2414
2013: 40
2012: 41
2011: 49
2010: 71
2009: 71
2008: 70
2007: 113
2006: 128
2005: 117
2004: 139
2003: 188
2001: 257
2000: 259

Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.1614
2013: 0.27
2012: 0.28
2011: 0.34
2010: 0.50
2009: 0.51
2008: 0.51
2007: 0.84
2006: 0.96
2005: 0.89
2004: 1.08
2003: 1.49
2001: 2.10
2000: 2.15

Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Venezuela, annual female firearm suicides total

2014: 114
2013: 3
2012: 7
2011: 4
2010: 3
2009: 6
2008: 10
2007: 12
2006: 14
2005: 9
2004: 11
2003: 20
2001: 21
2000: 24

Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.0114
2013: 0.02
2012: 0.05
2011: 0.03
2010: 0.02
2009: 0.04
2008: 0.07
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.10
2005: 0.07
2004: 0.08
2003: 0.16
2001: 0.17
2000: 0.20

Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Venezuela, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2014: 2114
2013: 78
2012: 46
2011: 35
2010: 29
2009: 5425
2008: 64
2007: 4530
2006: 48
2005: 54
2004: 79
2003: 110
2001: 104
2000: 10326

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.0714
2013: 0.26
2012: 0.16
2011: 0.12
2010: 0.10
2009: 0.19
2008: 0.23
2007: 0.17
2006: 0.18
2005: 0.20
2004: 0.30
2003: 0.43
2001: 0.42
2000: 0.42

Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Venezuela, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2014: 1714
2013: 67
2012: 42
2011: 32
2010: 25
2009: 43
2008: 56
2007: 41
2006: 40
2005: 46
2004: 68
2003: 88
2001: 95
2000: 92

Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.1114
2013: 0.45
2012: 0.29
2011: 0.22
2010: 0.18
2009: 0.31
2008: 0.41
2007: 0.30
2006: 0.30
2005: 0.35
2004: 0.53
2003: 0.70
2001: 0.78
2000: 0.76

Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Venezuela, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2014: 414
2013: 11
2012: 4
2011: 3
2010: 4
2009: 11
2008: 8
2007: 4
2006: 8
2005: 8
2004: 11
2003: 22
2001: 9
2000: 11

Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.0314
2013: 0.07
2012: 0.03
2011: 0.02
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.08
2008: 0.06
2007: 0.03
2006: 0.06
2005: 0.06
2004: 0.08
2003: 0.17
2001: 0.07
2000: 0.09

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Venezuela, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2014: 6,37514
2013: 6,636
2012: 6,684
2011: 5,875
2010: 5,649
2009: 6,14925
2008: 5,498
2007: 5,07030
2006: 4,224
2005: 3,620
2004: 4,253
2003: 4,666
2001: 2,447
2000: 2,58126

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

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 014
2018: 0
2017: 0
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 21.17
2013: 22.34
2012: 22.81
2011: 20.34
2010: 19.83
2009: 21.91
2008: 19.88
2007: 18.62
2006: 15.76
2005: 13.72
2004: 16.38
2003: 18.28
2001: 9.92
2000: 10.64

Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Venezuela, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2014: 6,14014
2013: 6,36714
2012: 6,419
2011: 5,637
2010: 5,418
2009: 5,873
2008: 5,289
2007: 4,845
2006: 4,029
2005: 3,462
2004: 4,040
2003: 4,444
2001: 2,338
2000: 2,462

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

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2014: 40.9714
2013: 43.07
2012: 44.04
2011: 39.24
2010: 38.27
2009: 42.11
2008: 38.51
2007: 35.84
2006: 30.29
2005: 26.46
2004: 31.40
2003: 35.14
2001: 19.13
2000: 20.46

Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Venezuela, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2014: 23514
2013: 269
2012: 265
2011: 238
2010: 231
2009: 276
2008: 209
2007: 225
2006: 195
2005: 158
2004: 213
2003: 222
2001: 109
2000: 119

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

ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2014: 1.5514
2013: 1.80
2012: 1.80
2011: 1.64
2010: 1.61
2009: 1.95
2008: 1.50
2007: 1.64
2006: 1.44
2005: 1.19
2004: 1.63
2003: 1.72
2001: 0.88
2000: 0.97

Legal Intervention Gun Homicides

ChartIn Venezuela, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total

2013: 15214
2012: 107
2011: 119
2010: 187
2009: 182
2008: 159
2007: 163

ProductionGun Industry

Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Venezuela, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence32 33 34 35 36 37

Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Venezuela was ranked 'small'38

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Firearm Exports

In Venezuela, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law32 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 33 35

Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

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

2018: 1,00047
2017: 5,000
2016: 23,000
2011: 24,000
2007: 24,000
2004: 17,000
2002: 40,000

Firearm Imports

In Venezuela, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law32 39 34 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 33 35 36 48

Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

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

2021: 37,00049
2020:
2019:
2018: 48,000
2017: 910,000
2016: 3,266,000
2015: 1,353,000
2014: 1,960,000
2013: 1,594,000
2012: 769,000
2011: 9,718,000
2010: 8,096,000
2009: 6,161,000
2008: 7,636,000
2007: 9,190,000
2006: 19,060,000
2005: 3,638,000
2004: 1,548,000
2003: 2,179,000
2002: 5,789,000

Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Venezuela, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law50 51

End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Venezuela include39 41 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 Venezuela is categorised as restrictive52

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Venezuela includes the Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition of 201353, Decree No. 881 of 2014, promulgating Regulations for the Law on Disarmament and Control of Firearms and Ammunition54 and the Criminal Code36

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Venezuela are regulated by the Bolivarian National Armed Forces for the control of arms32 35

Right to Possess Firearms

In Venezuela, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law55 56

Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Venezuela, civilians are not allowed to possess weapons of war, which are not specifically defined in law. Private possession of assault rifles and machine guns seems to be at the discretion of authorities57 58 59

Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Venezuela, private possession of fully automatic weapons is not specifically prohibited in law and could be open to official discretion58

Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Venezuela, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is not specifically prohibited in law and could be open to official discretion58

Regulation of Handguns

In Venezuela, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence58

Gun Ownership and Possession

In Venezuela, only licensed gun owners60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 36 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Venezuela are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example self-defence,65 66 78 hunting69 70 and sport71 72 79

Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Venezuela is 25 years62 64

Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Venezuela must pass a background check which considers physical, mental health and criminal62 64 80 79 records

Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Venezuela, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required68

Partner to be Advised or Interviewed

In Venezuela, licensing authorities are not required50 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence

Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Venezuela does not stipulate50 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

Firearm Safety Training

In Venezuela, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required81 62 for a firearm licence

Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Venezuela, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every year for a licence to carry firearms for the protection of persons,73 every two years for a licence to carry firearms for hunting,69 70 sporting purposes,71 72 and for personal defence,65 and every three years for a licence for in-house ownership of firearms67

Licensing Records

In Venezuela, authorities maintain a record82 83 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Venezuela are permitted to possess one firearm (with a licence to carry firearms for the protection of persons)73

Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in Venezuela are permitted to possess ammunition only for those firearms for which the purchaser is licensed84 85

Firearm Registration

Civilian Gun Registration

In Venezuela, the law requires82 83 86 87 88 89 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 Venezuela, licensed firearm dealers are required90 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In Venezuela, licensed gun makers are required32 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

State-Owned Firearm Records

In Venezuela, State agencies are required91 92 58 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 Venezuela, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without authorisation from the Bolivarian National Armed Forces93 94 95 96

Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Venezuela, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful32 87 97 86 33 36

Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Venezuela, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined50

Regulation of Gun Shows

In Venezuela, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated50 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Venezuela include98 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 Venezuela do not include50 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Venezuela include99 100 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Venezuela include101 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

Law Regulates Firearms in Public

In Venezuela, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law102 98

Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Venezuela, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited102 98

Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Venezuela, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit (for all lawful firearms)102 98

Gun Free Zones

In Venezuela, private guns are prohibited in public events, sporting events, civil work under construction, electoral or referendum processes, educational institutions, health or religious centres, transport terminals, public transport units (airports, ports included), places where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed,103 104 National Parks, National Monuments, wildlife sanctuaries, wildlife reserves, forest reserves, fishing reserves, and private properties without the written authorisation of their owners105

Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Venezuela, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm106 is six years in prison107 108 109 110 111 36

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

Organization of American States

On 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Venezuela 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 ratified112 113 by Venezuela

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 signed114 by Venezuela.

Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has not been signed115 by Venezuela

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 to116 by Venezuela

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Venezuela 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 Aspects117

UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Venezuela against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 65118 119 120 121 among 159 Member States

UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Venezuela has submitted one or more national reports122 123 on its implementation of the UNPoA

UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Venezuela, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated123

UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Venezuela, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated124 123

UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Venezuela submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent123

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated123 by Venezuela to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Venezuela has not declared125 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Venezuela has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945126

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list127 Venezuela 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 16,128 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 Venezuela, annual homicides by any means total

2021: 11,08117
2018: 10,59818
2017: 14,665
2016: 17,407
2015: 15,654
2014: 19,030
2013: 8,84414
2012: 16,072
2011: 14,098
2010: 13,080
2009: 13,985
2008: 14,589
2007: 13,156
2006: 8,805
2005: 7,603
2004: 7,348
2003: 8,790
2002: 7,482
2001: 6,568
2000: 6,369
1999: 4,01719 20 21
1998: 2,817
1997: 2,86319 20
1996: 3,329
1995: 3,130
1994: 3,35319
1993: 3,093
1992: 2,705
1991: 2,089
1990: 2,540
1989: 2,291
1988: 1,627
1987: 1,400

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

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

2021: 40.9 17
2018: 36.6918
2017: 49.88
2016: 58.31
2015: 52.04
2014: 63.34
2013: 49.7314
2012: 54.74
2011: 48.80
2010: 45.99
2009: 49.83
2008: 52.76
2007: 48.31
2006: 34.347 22 20 23
2005: 30.09
2004: 29.507 22 20
2003: 35.81
2002: 30.93
2001: 27.55
2000: 27.11
1999: 17.377 20
1998: 12.38
1997: 12.80
1996: 15.16
1995: 14.53
1994: 15.877
1993: 14.95
1992: 13.36
1991: 10.56
1990: 13.14
1989: 12.15
1988: 8.85
1987: 7.81

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Venezuela, annual male homicides by any means total

2018: 8,82324
2017: 13,662
2016: 16,280
2015: 14,606
2013: 8,35114
2012: 15,131
2011: 13,293
2010: 12,291
2009: 9,073
2008: 9,920
2007: 8,986

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

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

2018: 61.8724
2017: 93.8818
2016: 109.92
2015: 97.68
2013: 56.5014
2012: 103.39
2011: 92.28
2010: 86.62
2009: 65.05
2008: 72.23
2007: 66.47

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Venezuela, annual female homicides by any means total

2018: 1,56624
2017: 788
2016: 806
2015: 731
2013: 49314
2012: 941
2011: 805
2010: 789
2009: 523
2008: 567
2007: 483

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

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

2018: 10.7118
2017: 5.31
2016: 5.36
2015: 4.83
2013: 3.3014
2012: 6.39
2011: 5.56
2010: 5.54
2009: 3.70
2008: 4.07
2007: 3.52

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Venezuela, annual firearm homicides total

2014: 8,19414
2013: 7,777
2012: 14,36618
2011: 12,490
2010: 11,635
2009: 8,56325 20
2008: 9,411
2007: 8,412
2000: 5,40826
:

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2014: 27.2114
2013: 26.18
2012: 30.08
2011: 26.80
2010: 27.78
2009: 29.75
2008: 33.36
2007: 30.06
2006: 28.36
2005: 24.03
2004: 23.22
2003: 28.33
2001: 21.34
2000: 20.74

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

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

2011: 90.2%27
2010: 90.7%27 28 29
2009: 79.5%20
2007: 89%30
2004: 86%23

Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Venezuela, annual male firearm homicides total

2014: 7,81014
2013: 7,409
2012: 8,379
2011: 7,389
2010: 7,511
2009: 7,964
2008: 8,805
2007: 7,826
2006: 7,241
2005: 6,060
2004: 5,711
2003: 6,843
2001: 5,022
2000: 4,759

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2014: 52.1114
2013: 50.12
2012: 57.49
2011: 51.43
2010: 53.05
2009: 57.10
2008: 64.11
2007: 57.89
2006: 54.43
2005: 46.31
2004: 44.38
2003: 54.10
2001: 41.09
2000: 39.55

Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Venezuela, annual female firearm homicides total

2014: 38414
2013: 368
2012: 434
2011: 355
2010: 400
2009: 386
2008: 419
2007: 359
2006: 361
2005: 281
2004: 317
2003: 389
2001: 243
2000: 270

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2014: 2.5414
2013: 2.47
2012: 2.95
2011: 2.44
2010: 2.79
2009: 2.73
2008: 3.01
2007: 2.62
2006: 2.67
2005: 2.11
2004: 2.42
2003: 3.02
2001: 1.95
2000: 2.21

Conflict Deaths

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

Disarmament

Authorities in Venezuela are known to have129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 29 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

Firearms Surrendered and Seized

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

2016: 12,772137
2011: 130,14529

Small Arms Destroyed

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

2019: 79,243138
2018: 27,021
2003-2013: 372,000135 5 139 140

Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Venezuela, it is state policy141 142 143 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

Marking and Tracing

Firearm Marking

In Venezuela, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law144 45 145 89

Firearm Tracing

In Venezuela, state authorities carry out146 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Venezuela, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are147 62 recorded in a register

Global Peace Index

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


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