Virgin Islands (UK) — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian 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.Number of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in the Virgin Islands (UK) is 2017: 3001 Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in the Virgin Islands (UK) is 2017: 0.801 Number of Privately Owned RiflesNumber of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn the Virgin Islands (UK), the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 2016: 282 Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn the Virgin Islands (UK), the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 2016: 182 Number of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationGovernment 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.ImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal 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.Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsRate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Female Gun DeathsRate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleIn the Virgin Islands (UK), the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 2008: 7.097 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.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.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.Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Female Suicide Victims (any method)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.Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsFemale Gun Suicide VictimsUnintentional 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 the Virgin Islands (UK), annual unintentional shooting deaths total 2010: 17 2009: 2 2008: 7 2006: 2 2004: 1 2003: 2 2000: 1 1999: 211 Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Male Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Female Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleIn the Virgin Islands (UK), the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 2008: 6.897 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.In the Virgin Islands (UK), annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2010: 07 Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseIn the Virgin Islands (UK), annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2010: 07 Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseIn the Virgin Islands (UK), annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2010: 07 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingRegulation of Arms BrokersIn the Virgin Islands (UK), the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law18 End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in the Virgin Islands (UK) do not include18 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in the Virgin Islands (UK) is categorised as restrictive19 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionGun Ownership and PossessionIn the Virgin Islands (UK), only licensed gun owners17 14 31 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn the Virgin Islands (UK), third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required18 Partner to be Advised or InterviewedIn the Virgin Islands (UK), licensing authorities are not required18 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Virgin Islands (UK) stipulates35 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn the Virgin Islands (UK), an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required18 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn the Virgin Islands (UK), gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every year36 Licensing RecordsIn the Virgin Islands (UK), authorities maintain a record24 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in the Virgin Islands (UK) are permitted to possess any number of firearms18 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in the Virgin Islands (UK) are permitted to possess a limited quantity of ammunition25 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationIn the Virgin Islands (UK), the law requires24 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn the Virgin Islands (UK), licensed firearm dealers are required37 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn the Virgin Islands (UK), licensed gun makers are required37 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesBackground Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in the Virgin Islands (UK) is obliged39 to pass official background checks before taking possession Background Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in the Virgin Islands (UK) is obliged39 to pass official background checks before taking possession Regulation of Gun ShowsIn the Virgin Islands (UK), gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated18 in law Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in the Virgin Islands (UK) include2 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in the Virgin Islands (UK) include37 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in the Virgin Islands (UK) do not include18 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit MeasuresInternational ControlsUnited Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, the Virgin Islands (UK) are not a Member State of the United Nations47 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list48 the Virgin Islands (UK) as a Participating State BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.
SDG 16,49 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)Gun HomicidesDisarmamentAuthorities in the Virgin Islands (UK) are known to have30 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation Surrendered in Gun AmnestyIn the Virgin Islands (UK), the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 2015: 1150 Marking and TracingFirearm MarkingFirearm TracingIn the Virgin Islands (UK), state authorities carry out24 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn the Virgin Islands (UK), the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not originally18 recorded in a register Global Peace IndexTo see where the Virgin Islands (UK) ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on the Virgin Islands (UK) on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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