Regions Americas South America Venezuela

Venezuela — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

StockpilesGun Numbers
Civilian GunsBlue-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.
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Venezuela is 

2017: 5,895,0001
2012: 3,250,0002 3 4 5 6
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Venezuela is 

2017: 18.501
2012: 11.22 6
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2017 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Venezuela ranked at No. 171
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2017 comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Venezuela ranked at No.311
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Venezuela is reported to be 

2011: 132,0437
2009: 500,000 - 1,500,0004
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Venezuela is between 1.98 and  5.948
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,9 but in Venezuela there are estimated to be between 1,100,000 and 2,700,0004 5
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,9 but in Venezuela the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be between 4.35 and 10.688
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 Venezuela are reported to have 353,30010 firearms
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Routine Arming of PoliceIn Venezuela, police officers on routine patrol carry one or more firearms11
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Venezuela are reported to have 173,00012 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 Venezuela, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

14,77513
14,725
15,731
13,886
13,899
14,938
15,103
13,684
12,289
10,509
11,158
13,085
10,913
8,654
8,565
6,27914 15
4,560
4,244
5,007
4,410
4,863
4,186
3,231
2,276
2,234
2,422
1,508
1,474
1,408
1,577
1,607
1,926
1,616
1,311
1,439 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

49.7413
50.26
54.45
48.76
49.52
54.02
55.46
51.04
46.58
40.48
43.70
52.13
45.11
35.07
35.32
27.15
20.04
18.98
22.80
20.46
23.02
20.23
15.96
11.50
11.56
12.85
8.21
8.23
8.07
9.28
9.71
11.97
10.35
8.64
9.74
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Venezuela, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

14,14213
14,071
15,018
13,277
13,250
14,247
14,452
13,067
11,695
10,040
10,580
12,404
8,256
8,118
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

95.6713
96.54
104.53
93.78
95
103.74
106.90
98.23
89.37
78.03
83.65
99.81
67.55
67.47
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Venezuela, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

63313
654
713
609
649
691
651
617
594
469
578
681
398
447
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

4.2413
4.44
4.91
4.25
4.60
4.97
4.75
4.57
4.47
3.58
4.49
5.37
3.20
3.66
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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 Venezuela, annual homicides by any means total 

10,59816
14,665
17,407
15,654
19,030
8,84413
16,072
14,098
13,080
13,985
14,589
13,156
8,805
7,603
7,348
8,790
7,482
6,568
6,369
4,01717 18 19
2,817
2,86317 18
3,329
3,130
3,35317
3,093
2,705
2,089
2,540
2,291
1,627
1,400 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

36.6916
49.88
58.31
52.04
63.34
49.7313
54.74
48.80
45.99
49.83
52.76
48.31
34.348 20 18 21
30.09
29.508 20 18
35.81
30.93
27.55
27.11
17.378 18
12.38
12.80
15.16
14.53
15.878
14.95
13.36
10.56
13.14
12.15
8.85
7.81
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, annual male homicides by any means total 

8,82322
13,662
16,280
14,606
8,35113
15,131
13,293
12,291
9,073
9,920
8,986
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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 

61.8722
93.8816
109.92
97.68
56.5013
103.39
92.28
86.62
65.05
72.23
66.47
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, annual female homicides by any means total 

1,56622
788
806
731
49313
941
805
789
523
567
483
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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 

10.7116
5.31
5.36
4.83
3.3013
6.39
5.56
5.54
3.70
4.07
3.52
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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 Venezuela, annual firearm homicides total 

8,19413
7,777
14,36616
12,490
11,635
8,56323 18
9,411
8,412
5,40824
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

27.2113
26.18
30.08
26.80
27.78
29.75
33.36
30.06
28.36
24.03
23.22
28.33
21.34
20.74
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Venezuela, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

90.2%25
90.7%25 26 27
79.5%18
89%28
86%21
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Venezuela, annual male firearm homicides total 

7,81013
7,409
8,379
7,389
7,511
7,964
8,805
7,826
7,241
6,060
5,711
6,843
5,022
4,759
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

52.1113
50.12
57.49
51.43
53.05
57.10
64.11
57.89
54.43
46.31
44.38
54.10
41.09
39.55
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Venezuela, annual female firearm homicides total 

38413
368
434
355
400
386
419
359
361
281
317
389
243
270
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

2.5413
2.47
2.95
2.44
2.79
2.73
3.01
2.62
2.67
2.11
2.42
3.02
1.95
2.21
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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 Venezuela, annual suicides by any means total 

1,16829
1,171
1,257
1,968 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

3.7829
3.84
4.41
8.12
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, annual male suicides by any means total 

98829
990
1,043
1,694
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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 

6.4229
6.52
7.37
14.08
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, annual female suicides by any means total 

18029
182
214
274
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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 

1.1629
1.19
1.49
2.24
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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.ChartIn Venezuela, annual firearm suicides total 

2513
43
48
53
74
7723
80
12528
142
126
150
208
278
28324 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0813
0.15
0.17
0.19
0.26
0.28
0.29
0.47
0.54
0.49
0.59
0.83
1.13
1.17
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Venezuela, annual male firearm suicides total 

2413
40
41
49
71
71
70
113
128
117
139
188
257
259
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1613
0.27
0.28
0.34
0.50
0.51
0.51
0.84
0.96
0.89
1.08
1.49
2.10
2.15
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Venezuela, annual female firearm suicides total 

113
3
7
4
3
6
10
12
14
9
11
20
21
24
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0113
0.02
0.05
0.03
0.02
0.04
0.07
0.09
0.10
0.07
0.08
0.16
0.17
0.20
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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 Venezuela, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

2113
78
46
35
29
5423
64
4528
48
54
79
110
104
10324 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0713
0.26
0.16
0.12
0.10
0.19
0.23
0.17
0.18
0.20
0.30
0.43
0.42
0.42
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Venezuela, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

1713
67
42
32
25
43
56
41
40
46
68
88
95
92
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.1113
0.45
0.29
0.22
0.18
0.31
0.41
0.30
0.30
0.35
0.53
0.70
0.78
0.76
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Venezuela, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

413
11
4
3
4
11
8
4
8
8
11
22
9
11
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0313
0.07
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.08
0.06
0.03
0.06
0.06
0.08
0.17
0.07
0.09
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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 Venezuela, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

6,37513
6,636
6,684
5,875
5,649
6,14923
5,498
5,07028
4,224
3,620
4,253
4,666
2,447
2,58124 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

013
0
0
0
0
21.17
22.34
22.81
20.34
19.83
21.91
19.88
18.62
15.76
13.72
16.38
18.28
9.92
10.64
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Venezuela, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

6,14013
6,36713
6,419
5,637
5,418
5,873
5,289
4,845
4,029
3,462
4,040
4,444
2,338
2,462
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

40.9713
43.07
44.04
39.24
38.27
42.11
38.51
35.84
30.29
26.46
31.40
35.14
19.13
20.46
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Venezuela, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

23513
269
265
238
231
276
209
225
195
158
213
222
109
119
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.5513
1.80
1.80
1.64
1.61
1.95
1.50
1.64
1.44
1.19
1.63
1.72
0.88
0.97
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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.ChartIn Venezuela, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

15213
107
119
187
182
159
163 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.5113
0.37
0.41
0.66
0.65
0.58
0.60
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Venezuela, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

15213
105
118
183
181
158
157
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

1.0313
0.72
0.82
1.29
1.30
1.15
1.16
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Female Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Venezuela, annual female legal-intervention gun homicides total 

213
1
4
1
1
6
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Rate of Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of female legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0113
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.01
0.04

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Venezuela, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence30 31 32 33 34 35
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Venezuela was ranked 'small'36

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Firearm ExportsIn Venezuela, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law30 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 31 33 
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Venezuela is reported by Customs to be US$2,78245 (2011)
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Firearm ImportsIn Venezuela, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law30 37 32 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 31 33 34 46
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Venezuela is reported by Customs to be US$6,332,69045 (2011)47 48
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Venezuela, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law49 50
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Venezuela include37 39 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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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Venezuela is categorised as restrictive51
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Venezuela includes the Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition of 201352, Decree No. 881 of 2014, promulgating Regulations for the Law on Disarmament and Control of Firearms and Ammunition53 and the Criminal Code34
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Venezuela are regulated by the Bolivarian National Armed Forces for the control of arms30 33
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Venezuela, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law54 55
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn 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 authorities56 57 58
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Venezuela, private possession of fully automatic weapons is not specifically prohibited in law and could be open to official discretion57
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Venezuela, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is not specifically prohibited in law and could be open to official discretion57
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Venezuela, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence57
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Venezuela, only licensed gun owners59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 34 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 Venezuela are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example self-defence,64 65 77 hunting68 69 and sport70 71 78
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Venezuela is 25 years61 63
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Venezuela must pass a background check which considers physical, mental health and criminal61 63 79 78 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Venezuela, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required67
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Partner to be Advised or InterviewedIn Venezuela, licensing authorities are not required49 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 FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Venezuela does not stipulate49 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Venezuela, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required80 61  for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn 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,72 every two years for a licence to carry firearms for hunting,68 69 sporting purposes,70 71 and for personal defence,64 and every three years for a licence for in-house ownership of firearms66
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Licensing RecordsIn Venezuela, authorities maintain a record81 82 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 Venezuela are permitted to possess one firearm (with a licence to carry firearms for the protection of persons)72
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Venezuela are permitted to possess ammunition only for those firearms for which the purchaser is licensed83 84
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Venezuela, the law requires81 82 85 86 87 88 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 Venezuela, licensed firearm dealers are required89 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 Venezuela, licensed gun makers are required30 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Venezuela, State agencies are required90 91 57 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 Venezuela, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without authorisation from the Bolivarian National Armed Forces92 93 94 95
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Venezuela, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful30 86 96 85 31 34
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Venezuela, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined49
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Venezuela, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated49 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Venezuela include97 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 Venezuela do not include49 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 Venezuela include98 99 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Venezuela include100 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Law Regulates Firearms in PublicIn Venezuela, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law101 97 
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Venezuela, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited101 97 
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Venezuela, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit (for all lawful firearms)101 97 
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Gun Free ZonesIn 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,102 103 National Parks, National Monuments, wildlife sanctuaries, wildlife reserves, forest reserves, fishing reserves, and private properties without the written authorisation of their owners104 
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Venezuela, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm105 is six years in prison106 107 108 109 110 34

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
Organization of American StatesOn 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 ratified111 112 by Venezuela
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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 not signed113 by Venezuela.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has not been signed114 by Venezuela
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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 ratified (accession)115 by Venezuela
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 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 Aspects116
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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 Venezuela against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 65117 118 119 120 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, Venezuela has submitted one or more national reports121 122 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Venezuela, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated122
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Venezuela, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated123 122
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn 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 apparent122
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated122 by Venezuela to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Venezuela has not declared124 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Venezuela has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945125
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list126 Venezuela 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 16,127 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 Venezuela, annual homicides by any means total 

10,59816
14,665
17,407
15,654
19,030
8,84413
16,072
14,098
13,080
13,985
14,589
13,156
8,805
7,603
7,348
8,790
7,482
6,568
6,369
4,01717 18 19
2,817
2,86317 18
3,329
3,130
3,35317
3,093
2,705
2,089
2,540
2,291
1,627
1,400 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

36.6916
49.88
58.31
52.04
63.34
49.7313
54.74
48.80
45.99
49.83
52.76
48.31
34.348 20 18 21
30.09
29.508 20 18
35.81
30.93
27.55
27.11
17.378 18
12.38
12.80
15.16
14.53
15.878
14.95
13.36
10.56
13.14
12.15
8.85
7.81
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, annual male homicides by any means total 

8,82322
13,662
16,280
14,606
8,35113
15,131
13,293
12,291
9,073
9,920
8,986
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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 

61.8722
93.8816
109.92
97.68
56.5013
103.39
92.28
86.62
65.05
72.23
66.47
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Venezuela, annual female homicides by any means total 

1,56622
788
806
731
49313
941
805
789
523
567
483
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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 

10.7116
5.31
5.36
4.83
3.3013
6.39
5.56
5.54
3.70
4.07
3.52
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Venezuela, annual firearm homicides total 

8,19413
7,777
14,36616
12,490
11,635
8,56323 18
9,411
8,412
5,40824
:  
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

27.2113
26.18
30.08
26.80
27.78
29.75
33.36
30.06
28.36
24.03
23.22
28.33
21.34
20.74
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Venezuela, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

90.2%25
90.7%25 26 27
79.5%18
89%28
86%21
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Venezuela, annual male firearm homicides total 

7,81013
7,409
8,379
7,389
7,511
7,964
8,805
7,826
7,241
6,060
5,711
6,843
5,022
4,759
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

52.1113
50.12
57.49
51.43
53.05
57.10
64.11
57.89
54.43
46.31
44.38
54.10
41.09
39.55
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Venezuela, annual female firearm homicides total 

38413
368
434
355
400
386
419
359
361
281
317
389
243
270
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Venezuela, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

2.5413
2.47
2.95
2.44
2.79
2.73
3.01
2.62
2.67
2.11
2.42
3.02
1.95
2.21
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Venezuela, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
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DisarmamentAuthorities in Venezuela are known to have128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 27 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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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Venezuela, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

12,772136
130,14527
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Small Arms DestroyedChartIn Venezuela, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

79,243137
27,021
2003-2013: 372,000134 3 138 139
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Venezuela, it is state policy140 141 142 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 Venezuela, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law143 43 144 88
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Firearm TracingIn Venezuela, state authorities carry out145 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Venezuela, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are146 61 recorded in a register
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Global Peace IndexTo 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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87.: Venezuela.2004.‘Report on the Programme of Action (Informe sobre el Programa de Acción).’ National Report of Venezuela on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York, NY:Permanent Mission of Venezuela to the United Nations,28 April. (Q4639)Full Citation
88.: Venezuela.2006.‘Marking, Registration and Tracing (Marcado, Mantenimiento de Registros y Localización).’ National Report of Venezuela on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York, NY:Permanent Mission of Venezuela to the United Nations,23 March. (Q4640)Full Citation
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92.: Venezuela.2013.‘Donation or Transfer of Firearms (Donación o transmisión de arma de fuego).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9135)Full Citation
93.: Venezuela.2013.‘Unauthorised Moving, Donation or Transfer (Traslado, donación o transferencia no autorizada).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9152)Full Citation
94.: Venezuela.2014.‘Donation or Transfer of Firearms (Donación o Transmisión de Arma de Fuego).’ Decree No. 881, promulgating Regulations for the Law on Disarmament and Control of Firearms and Ammunition.Caracas:Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela No. 6.129,8 April. (Q9111)Full Citation
95.: Venezuela.2014.‘Requirements for the Donation and Transfer by Individuals (Requisitos de Donación o Transmisión para la Persona Natural).’ Decree No. 881, promulgating Regulations for the Law on Disarmament and Control of Firearms and Ammunition.Caracas:Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela No. 6.129,8 April. (Q9112)Full Citation
96.: Venezuela.2014.‘Registration Request (Solicitud de Registro).’ Decree No. 881, promulgating Regulations for the Law on Disarmament and Control of Firearms and Ammunition.Caracas:Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela No. 6.129,8 April. (Q9095)Full Citation
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99.: Venezuela.2013.‘Rules for the Functioning of Firearms Storage Sites (Normas para el Funcionamiento del Parque de Armas).’ Venezuela Administrative ruling No. MPPD-VS-DAEX-004-2013 (Venezuela Providencia Administrativa Nº MPPD-VS-DAEX-004-2013).Caracas:Ministry of Defence,3 July. (Q11714)Full Citation
100.: Venezuela.2005.‘Prevention and Safety Measures (Medidas de Seguridad y Prevención).’ Protocol Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, their Parts and Components and Ammunition (Protocolo Contra la Fabricación y el Tráfico Ilícitos de Armas de Fuego, sus Piezas y Componentes, y Municiones).Caracas:Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela,10 May. (Q11845)Full Citation
101.: Venezuela.2013.‘Prohibition on Carrying a Firearm in Plain View (Prohibición de exhibición de arma de fuego).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9131)Full Citation
102.: Venezuela.2014.‘Carrying Firearms in Prohibited Places (Porte de Arma de Fuego en Lugares Prohibidos).’ Decree No. 881, promulgating Regulations for the Law on Disarmament and Control of Firearms and Ammunition.Caracas:Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela No. 6.129,8 April. (Q9110)Full Citation
103.: Venezuela.2013.‘Prohibition on Carrying Firearms (Prohibición de porte de arma de fuego).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9132)Full Citation
104.: Venezuela.2014.‘Prohibited Areas for Sport-Hunting (Áreas Prohibidas para la Cacería Deportiva).’ Decree No. 881, promulgating Regulations for the Law on Disarmament and Control of Firearms and Ammunition.Caracas:Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela No. 6.129,8 April. (Q9106)Full Citation
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107.: Venezuela.2013.‘Illegal Carrying of Firearms (Porte ilícito de arma de fuego).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9154)Full Citation
108.: Venezuela.2013.‘Modification of Firearms (Modificación de armas de fuego).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9155)Full Citation
109.: Venezuela.2013.‘Illegal Traffic of Firearms (Tráfico ilícito de armas de fuego).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9139)Full Citation
110.: Venezuela.2013.‘Illegal Carrying of Firearms (Porte Indebido de Arma de Fuego).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9151)Full Citation
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112.: OAS.1997.‘Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition and Other Related Materials (CIFTA): Signatures and Ratifications.’ Organization of American States, Department of International Law.Washington, DC:Organization of American States,14 November. (Q3262)Full Citation
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115.: UNGA.2001.‘United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition.’ UN General Assembly Resolution 55/255.New York, NY:UN General Assembly,31 May. (Q17)Full Citation
116.: UNGA.2001.‘Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.’ United Nations General Assembly.New York, NY:UN General Assembly,20 July. (Q18)Full Citation
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119.: Parker, Sarah and Katherine Green.2012.‘Point Allocation System.’ The Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (Phase 1): Assessing Reported Progress.Geneva:Small Arms Survey, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva,1 August. (Q8754)Full Citation
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128.: Venezuela.2013.‘Voluntary Surrender of Firearms and Ammunition (Entrega voluntaria de armas y municiones).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9146)Full Citation
129.: Venezuela.2013.‘Guiding Principle (Principio rector).’ Act on the Disarmament and Control of Arms and Ammunition.Caracas:National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, N. 846,11 June. (Q9145)Full Citation
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136.: Correo del Orinoco (Venezuela). 2016. ‘More Than 12,000 Firearms Disabled in 2016.’ 22 June. (N642) Full Citation
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