5 Countries With Most Effective Gun Control In The World

2. South Korea

Firearm related death rate: 0.09

South Korea has some of the strictest gun control laws globally. The government heavily regulates the possession, manufacturing, import, and export of firearms. With just 134,000 registered firearms among a population of over 51 million, the country maintains a low gun ownership rate of 0.26 firearms per 100 people. Gun control measures in South Korea include stringent background checks, mental health evaluations, and a necessity for applicants to prove a legitimate reason for owning a firearm, such as sports shooting or hunting. Only individuals meeting these stringent criteria are granted licenses to possess non-automatic rifles and shotguns.