This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
Indicator |
Indicator 16.4.2.2: Number of confiscated illegally owned arms |
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Definition and concepts |
Arm - an object or device, conceived or adapted, through which a lead, a bullet or another projectile or hazardous gas, liquid or other type of substance may be discharged with the help of explosive, gas or atmosphere pressure or through some other triggering agents, to the extent in which it is found under the categories provided in Annex No. 1 of the Law No.130 of 08.06.2012 on the Regime of Arms and Munitions with Civil Destination. Illegal holding of arms - holding a firearm without the corresponding authorisation issued by the competent authority for a firearm. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is the competent authority which authorises, keeps the records, controls, and supervises the holding, carrying and use of arms and munitions, as well as the operations carried out with the respective arms and munitions, being the only competent authority which represents the Republic of Moldova in transfers and notifications on arms and munitions. |
Unit of measure |
Number |
Method of computation |
Total number of illegally held firearms which were confiscated during the year of reference. |
Comparability with global indicator |
The global indicator is defined as a proportion of two indicators different from the national one. The national one is just a part of the numerator of the global indicator and is defined as an absolute number |
Periodicity |
Annual |
Data last updated | Aug 04, 2024 |
Metadata last updated | Sep 19, 2024 |