Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Jamaica. 2020 ‘Collection.’ National Report of Jamaica 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); Section 6 (6.1), p. 13. New York NY: Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations. 1 January
Relevant contents
6.1. During the reporting period, did your country collect any SALW ? YES
6.1.1.1. What action was taken with respect to the SALW collected? Provide numbers of weapons collected
[…] e) Other action [specify]: For the period 2018, 673 JCF ballestic vest were destroyed
6.1.1.2. If further breakdown of collected SALW is available, specify and provide numbers:
a) How many SALW were seized?
2018: 720
2019: 666
6.1.1.4. Details (e.g. types of weapons)
Below is a breakdown of the SALWs seized during the reporting period:
(a) 2018: 47 Homemade firearms, 507 Pistols, 79 Revolvers, 54 Rifles, 13 SMGs and 20 Shotguns
(b) 2019: 46 Homemade firearms, 428 Pistols, 107 Revolvers, 37 Rifles, 24 SMGs and 24 Shotguns
[SALW = Small Arms and Light Weapons]