How many guns are in the UK?

Answer 1

The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies at King's College London said its research also suggested the number of gun-related deaths was falling since reaching a peak eight years ago. In 2008, there were 42 gun related deaths in the UK, in 2007 there were 51.

Answer 2

In 2011 England had 3,400,000 civilian firearms or 6.2 for every 100 people and was ranked 88 in the world for civilian gun ownership. There were 41 homicides by firearm or 0.07 per 100,000 population. 6.6% of all homicides are by firearm.

In contrast, one of the worst countries was Honduras with 500,000 civilian firearms or 6.2 for every 100 people, ranking them 88 in the world for civilian gun ownership (tied with England). In 2011 there were 5,201 homicides by firearm or 68.43 per 100,000 population. 83.4% of all homicides are by firearm.

The US has the highest total and per capita firearms ownership in the world with 270,000,000 civilian firearms or 88.8 for every 100 people. In 2011, it had 9,146 homicides by firearm or 2.97 per 100,000 population. 60% of all homicides are by firearm

Answer 3

There are estimates available of numbers of firearms in the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). Police officers in Britain MAY carry firearms on occasion, and private ownership is permitted, but rather strictly regulated. Gun laws differ between England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. A summary:http:/enzperiodzwikipediazperiodzorg/wiki/Gun_politics_in_the_United_Kingdom

Answer 4

In 2001-02, there were some 22,300 firearms offences, a rise of almost a third on the previous year. The number of people killed by firearms was 23. Thats the most recent number I could find.

Answer 5

about 3506