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ARQUEBUS HARNESSES TECHNOLOGY, PEOPLE AND PROCESSES TO SUPPORT THE REDUCTION OF SALW-ENABLED CRIME AND TERRORISM ACROSS THE GLOBE

BOARD OF TRADE AWARD

On 7th September 2018, Arquebus Solutions Ltd was awarded a UK Department for International Trade (DIT) Board of Trade Award at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry. The presentation was made by the Rt. Hon. Dr Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for International Trade.

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BALLISTIC FORENSICS

Delivering a range of advanced forensic functions to enable fast-time intelligence and assist SALW investigations.

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Link to: FireCycle

FIRECYCLE

Firearm licensing and registration software, used by governments to digitally record the lifecycle of civilian and state-owned SALW and manage civilian firearms licensing.

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SALW

FIREARMS FOCAL POINTS

Developing intelligence processes to help law enforcement agencies better understand and tackle SALW-enabled crime.

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Recent News

Arquebus Delivers Ballistic Examination Training in Montenegro

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Arquebus delivered ballistic examination training to the Forensic Centre in Danilovgrad on behalf of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro.
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NSCS 12: A Year in Review

Over the last twelve months, Arquebus has published a series of blog posts on how jurisdictions can effectively control small arms, light weapons and their ancillaries (SALW) via the development and implementation of a comprehensive National SALW Control Strategy (NSCS).
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NSCS 11: National Legislative Frameworks

We talk to Paul James, Arquebus Chairman and co-founder, to discuss the vital role that National Legislative Frameworks (NLFs) play in a NSCS and how intelligence-led policing (ILP) can facilitate their effective enforcement and development.
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NSCS 10: International Cooperation and Information Exchange

The effective control of small arms, light weapons and their ancillaries (SALW) is an endeavour that goes beyond national borders.Arquebus is delighted to welcome Adriana Toston Diez, Major in the Guardia Civil and EMPACT Driver, to discuss the importance of international cooperation and information exchange in a NSCS.
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FireCycle

NSCS 9: SALW Collection and Destruction

SALW collection and destruction programmes (SCDPs) help to combat the excessive accumulation of SALW and play a key role in post-conflict reconstruction efforts. Arquebus is delighted to welcome David Hutchison, Weapons Marking Specialist for the HALO Trust, to share his insights on implementing successful SCDPs and how they can support a NSCS.
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NSCS 8: Physical Security and Stockpile Management

The Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) of SALW is a vital step toward reducing the risk of unplanned detonation and diversion of SALW. Arquebus talks to Clinton Brunt, Technical Field Manager from the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in Lebanon, to discuss the role of PSSM in a National SALW Control Strategy.
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Arquebus Chairman Paul James Speaks to Walkers and Talkers

Arquebus’ Executive Chairman and former head of the National Ballistic Intelligence Service (NABIS), Paul James, recently delivered a talk to the fantastic audience at Walkers and Talkers, a Bristol-based charity alleviating social isolation in the local community.
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NSCS 7: Legal Test-fire Programmes

The diversion of small arms, light weapons and their ancillaries (SALW) into illicit circulation fuels SALW misuse, with the prevention of diversion being a critical objective of many national SALW control strategies (NSCS). Depending on a state’s requirements, authorities might consider the implementation of a Legal Test-fire Programme (LTFP)...
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NSCS 6: Marking SALW and their Ancillaries

The proper marking of small arms, light weapons (SALW) and their ancillaries is vital to detect and disrupt the diversion of SALW into illicit circulation. Arquebus talks to Henry Leach, Head of Operations for Conflict Armament Research (CAR) in Somalia, to discuss CAR’s SALW work in Somalia and the key role marking plays in a NSCS.
Read more

Arquebus Delivers Ballistic Examination Training in Montenegro

, ,
Arquebus delivered ballistic examination training to the Forensic Centre in Danilovgrad on behalf of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro.
Read more

NSCS 12: A Year in Review

Over the last twelve months, Arquebus has published a series of blog posts on how jurisdictions can effectively control small arms, light weapons and their ancillaries (SALW) via the development and implementation of a comprehensive National SALW Control Strategy (NSCS).
Read more

NSCS 11: National Legislative Frameworks

We talk to Paul James, Arquebus Chairman and co-founder, to discuss the vital role that National Legislative Frameworks (NLFs) play in a NSCS and how intelligence-led policing (ILP) can facilitate their effective enforcement and development.
Read more

NSCS 10: International Cooperation and Information Exchange

The effective control of small arms, light weapons and their ancillaries (SALW) is an endeavour that goes beyond national borders.Arquebus is delighted to welcome Adriana Toston Diez, Major in the Guardia Civil and EMPACT Driver, to discuss the importance of international cooperation and information exchange in a NSCS.
Read more
FireCycle

NSCS 9: SALW Collection and Destruction

SALW collection and destruction programmes (SCDPs) help to combat the excessive accumulation of SALW and play a key role in post-conflict reconstruction efforts. Arquebus is delighted to welcome David Hutchison, Weapons Marking Specialist for the HALO Trust, to share his insights on implementing successful SCDPs and how they can support a NSCS.
Read more

NSCS 8: Physical Security and Stockpile Management

The Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) of SALW is a vital step toward reducing the risk of unplanned detonation and diversion of SALW. Arquebus talks to Clinton Brunt, Technical Field Manager from the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in Lebanon, to discuss the role of PSSM in a National SALW Control Strategy.
Read more

Arquebus Chairman Paul James Speaks to Walkers and Talkers

Arquebus’ Executive Chairman and former head of the National Ballistic Intelligence Service (NABIS), Paul James, recently delivered a talk to the fantastic audience at Walkers and Talkers, a Bristol-based charity alleviating social isolation in the local community.
Read more
VisionX

NSCS 7: Legal Test-fire Programmes

The diversion of small arms, light weapons and their ancillaries (SALW) into illicit circulation fuels SALW misuse, with the prevention of diversion being a critical objective of many national SALW control strategies (NSCS). Depending on a state’s requirements, authorities might consider the implementation of a Legal Test-fire Programme (LTFP)...
Read more

NSCS 6: Marking SALW and their Ancillaries

The proper marking of small arms, light weapons (SALW) and their ancillaries is vital to detect and disrupt the diversion of SALW into illicit circulation. Arquebus talks to Henry Leach, Head of Operations for Conflict Armament Research (CAR) in Somalia, to discuss CAR’s SALW work in Somalia and the key role marking plays in a NSCS.
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SALW CONTROLS

Arquebus has helped over 50 countries control the proliferation and use of small arms, light weapons, their ancillaries and ammunition (SALW)

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PROJECTS &
RESEARCH

Exercising our specialist knowledge and expertise in relation to SALW, Rapid DNA and international law enforcement to deliver special projects that support law enforcement and military operations and capability building.

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DOUBLE CASTING

Double casting allows the creation of cloned ballistic material, accurate to a microscopic level of detail. Arquebus’ bespoke double casting kit provides everything needed to get started.

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Training

TRAINING

Arquebus offers an unparalleled range of training and development solutions, providing essential knowledge to aid in the fight against SALW-enabled crime.

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