7 minutes agoStudy shows where 85% of the world's weapons are in the hands
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Recent statistics show that keeping weapons privately is on the rise, with rich countries leaving behind developing countries, and those out of war. In a detailed report, Small Arms Survey has researched weapons numbers in 230 different countries in the world, reports Guardian, reports Periscope. [...]
Recent statistics show that keeping weapons privately is on the rise, with rich countries leaving behind developing countries, and those out of war.
In a detailed report, Small Arms Survey has researched weapons numbers in 230 different countries in the world, reports Guardian, reports Periscope.
Their latest report that has examined the ownership of self-fulfilling revolvers and pistols, hunting couples, etc. It has shown that there are about 1 billion worldwide firearms an increase of 17% compared to the last decade.
Most of the weapons are estimated to be held by civilians [85%]; while the order agencies and the military have 13%.
Although the United States has only 4% of the world's population, they have 40% of the world's weapons. /Periscopi
