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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.
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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NATIONAL SALW CONTROL STRATEGIES: A SERIES
BlogEnsuring human security hinges on the proper control of small arms and light weapons (SALW). Join our blog series for a comprehensive look at key references, resources, and practical insights.
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3D-printed Firearms & Myanmar: Implications for Conflict and Security
BlogMSc Development and Security students from the University of Bristol's School of Politics and International Studies guest article on a the conflict and security implications of 3D-printed firearms.
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Registries: an Essential Component of Weapons and Ammunition Management
BlogFirearms are durable and modular goods, which circulate in both civilian and state possession. Firearms can also easily be...
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Learning From Experience: Firearms Proliferation in Ukraine
BlogOne of the major international security implications arising from the conflict in Ukraine is how to manage the long-term threat...
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CEO Paul James on BBC Radio 4 – Liverpool Shooting Police Investigation
Ballistic Forensics, Blog, NewsArquebus CEO Paul James was interviewed by Evan Davis on the BBC Radio 4 Programme, PM, providing his insight on the tragic...