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DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING INTELLIGENCE, INVESTIGATIVE, AND FORENSIC FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT THE REDUCTION OF CRIMINALITY 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.
Link to: Ballistic Forensics
BALLISTIC FORENSICS
Developing and delivering intelligence, investigative, and forensic functions to support the reduction of criminality and terrorism across the globe.
Link to: FireCycle
FIRECYCLE
Firearm lifecycle management software, used by governments around the world to manage civilian, state-owned, and seized illicit firearms.
Link to: Firearms Focal Points
FIREARMS FOCAL POINTS
Developing the big picture to find the source of illegal firearms and ammunition, using people, processes and technology.
Recent News
NSCS 8: Physical Security and Stockpile Management
BlogThe 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.
Arquebus Chairman Paul James Speaks to Walkers and Talkers
BlogArquebus’ 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.
NSCS 7: Legal Test-fire Programmes
BlogThe 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)...
NSCS 6: Marking SALW and their Ancillaries
BlogThe 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.
NSCS 5: National Firearms Focal Points
BlogThe misuse of SALW represents a significant threat to public safety, requiring the state to effectively leverage its resources to level the playing field against criminals operating in an ever-evolving security environment.For this month's article, Arquebus talks to Lorenzo Benedet, Major in the Spanish Guardia Civil and head of the Spanish NFFP to discuss the role that NFFPs play in combatting SALW criminality as part of a national SALW control strategy (NSCS)...
NSCS 4: Ballistics Forensics
BlogUsing ballistics forensics, investigators can obtain a wealth of information on the criminal misuse of small arms, light weapons, and their ancillaries (SALW). Arquebus is delighted to discuss the importance of ballistics forensics and the role it can play in a national SALW control strategy with our very own experts on ballistics, Glenn Lawrence and Dr Joanne Short...
NSCS 3: State SALW Lifecycle Management
BlogThe diversion of small arms, light weapons, and their ancillaries (SALW) from state stockpiles is a core contributary to illicit arms proliferation across the globe. The lifecycle management of state-owned SALW helps deter, deny, and detect such diversion, and represents an essential building block of a national SALW control strategy...
NSCS 2: LICENSING & REGISTRATION
BlogOf the 1 billion firearms and their ancillaries in circulation today, the vast majority, 85%, are estimated to be in the hands of private individuals according to Amnesty International’s research...
NSCS 9: SALW Collection and Destruction
Blog 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.
NSCS 8: Physical Security and Stockpile Management
BlogThe 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.
Arquebus Chairman Paul James Speaks to Walkers and Talkers
BlogArquebus’ 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.
NSCS 7: Legal Test-fire Programmes
BlogThe 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)...
NSCS 6: Marking SALW and their Ancillaries
BlogThe 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.
NSCS 5: National Firearms Focal Points
BlogThe misuse of SALW represents a significant threat to public safety, requiring the state to effectively leverage its resources to level the playing field against criminals operating in an ever-evolving security environment.For this month's article, Arquebus talks to Lorenzo Benedet, Major in the Spanish Guardia Civil and head of the Spanish NFFP to discuss the role that NFFPs play in combatting SALW criminality as part of a national SALW control strategy (NSCS)...
NSCS 4: Ballistics Forensics
BlogUsing ballistics forensics, investigators can obtain a wealth of information on the criminal misuse of small arms, light weapons, and their ancillaries (SALW). Arquebus is delighted to discuss the importance of ballistics forensics and the role it can play in a national SALW control strategy with our very own experts on ballistics, Glenn Lawrence and Dr Joanne Short...
NSCS 3: State SALW Lifecycle Management
BlogThe diversion of small arms, light weapons, and their ancillaries (SALW) from state stockpiles is a core contributary to illicit arms proliferation across the globe. The lifecycle management of state-owned SALW helps deter, deny, and detect such diversion, and represents an essential building block of a national SALW control strategy...
NSCS 2: LICENSING & REGISTRATION
BlogOf the 1 billion firearms and their ancillaries in circulation today, the vast majority, 85%, are estimated to be in the hands of private individuals according to Amnesty International’s research...
ACCREDITATIONS
SALW CONTROLS
Developing big picture intelligence to identify the source of illegal firearms and ammunition
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.
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.