The Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms ...
The Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms ...
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individual records <strong>for</strong> each weapon (with similar considerations <strong>for</strong> spare or<br />
replacement parts).<br />
1. Manufacturers<br />
• Make, Model/Type, Calibre;<br />
• Date <strong>of</strong> manufacture;<br />
• Unique identifier or serial number;<br />
• Details to identify to whom sold or transferred.<br />
2. Manufacturing Country<br />
• Access to the manufacturer’s records or a duplicate record; <strong>and</strong><br />
• Subsequent records detailing all transfers or transactions within the<br />
domestic market 4 <strong>and</strong> the individuals concerned until either<br />
permanently exported or destroyed.<br />
3. Importing Country<br />
• Make, Model/Type, Calibre;<br />
• Country <strong>of</strong> manufacture <strong>and</strong>/or export;<br />
• Manufacturer’s unique identifier, <strong>and</strong>/or;<br />
• Replacement national unique identifier;<br />
• Details <strong>of</strong> additional import markings;<br />
• Date <strong>of</strong> import;<br />
• Details to identify the importer;<br />
• All subsequent transactions prior to destruction or permanent<br />
export.<br />
4. Military Arsenals (national central agency)<br />
• Make, Model/Type, Calibre;<br />
• Unique identifier used <strong>for</strong> record-keeping;<br />
• Date commissioned;<br />
• Military unit to whom issued <strong>and</strong> date;<br />
• Date returned <strong>for</strong> re-issue/disposal/destruction;<br />
• Date decommissioned;<br />
• Details to identify to whom sold or transferred.<br />
A department within the national central agency should also take<br />
responsibility <strong>for</strong> maintaining records <strong>of</strong> all lost or stolen military small arms<br />
<strong>and</strong> light weapons, <strong>and</strong> consideration should be given to circulating these<br />
to an international database using the Interpol IWETS network.