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Driver Category 2.10

Unregulated access to guns and other weapons among population

The unregulated possession of guns and other offensive weapons, or inadequate enforcement of regulation is a key aspect of physical violence and physical insecurity.

This driver category covers regulatory frameworks for guns, offensive weapons, corrosive substances and bomb making equipment.

Guiding Questions

General questions

  • Is there a lack of adequate regulation of guns and other offensive weapons?
  • Is there inadequate enforcement of exisiting regulation?
  • Do the authorities run sufficient programmes to reduce the number of offensive weapons in the population, such as: gun and knife amnesty days where people can deposit offensive weapons without fear of being charged?

Indicators

Potential indicators to monitor the drivers of inequalities in this main driver category

  • Estimated number of guns held without license in the population
  • Number of guns and knives relinquished as a result of amnesties
  • Number of guns and knives seized by the police

Candidate Policies

To see related Candidate Policies in this main driver category please click here.