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WHY ARQUEBUS?

WHY ARQUEBUS?

Empowering societies to prevent the misuse of SALW

The Arquebus is a shoulder-fired firearm that was developed in the 1400’s and is the forerunner of the modern rifle. It completely revolutionised warfare, as it made its counterpart the crossbow obsolete.

Compared to archery, where it took many years of training to produce an effective archer, the Arquebus could be used after minimal training. This meant that many soldiers could be trained to use the Arquebus in the same time that it took to train a single skilled archer.

In the same way that the Arquebus inspired change in the way that warfare was conducted some 600 years ago, Arquebus can transform the way in which you leverage your people, technology and processes, to maximum effect.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARQUEBUS LED TO

  • The deployment of the latest technology in a manner that maximised efficiency.
  • The development of effective training methods allowing subsequent wider use of the new equipment.
  • A change in working practice to use the new technology to maximum effect in a manner that had never been seen before.
  • The delivery of sustainable and longterm change in a manner that allowed users of the technology to become independently strong.

The entire philosophy upon which Arquebus is founded is our commitment to deliver significant and long lasting benefits to our clients.

When dealing with us you can be assured that our objective is not to focus on short term ‘fire fighting’ of problems, but to work together with you to maximise the true potential of existing or future technology, people and processes in a way that is guaranteed to stand the test of time.

Environment

ENVIRONMENT

As one of the UK’s 6 million small businesses which make up 99% of the UK’s enterprises, employ 60% of the UK workforce and generate £2.2 trillion of revenue to the economy, it is crucial that we take action and reduce our carbon footprint.

We are at a critical point for our planet, and to safeguard its future we must act now.

We are already mindful of our environmental responsibilities, however, throughout 2025 we propose to look deeper into ways to comply with environmental legislation and propose to set ourselves targets to help the world move quicker towards to a greener, brighter future.

Recent News

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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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.
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NSCS 5: National Firearms Focal Points

The 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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