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Marking of
existing weapons
Unique marking
that identifies
the country
during the
transfer of the
State’s stockpiles
to the
civilian market
States ensure
the prevention
of the
stockpiling,
transfer and
possession of
weapons
without adequate
markings
Destruction,
consumption
or marking of
existing explosives:
within
15 years when
they are under
the strict control
of the
States, and
within 3 years
for the others
The packaging
of existing
ammunition
and explosives
is subject
to the same
rules as new
ammunition
and explosives
Weapons
confiscated
and put to
official use
must be
appropriately
marked
Not specified States mark
unmarked
weapons discovered
in the
routine management
of
their stocks
Other States undertake
to
exchange
information
on their
marking systems
Technical
assistance, and
information
exchange on
marking techniques
The marking
contains other
information,
such as the
weight of the
contents, and
the States
issuing the
certificate
authorizing
the transport
Development
of common
standards;
marking of
weapons manufactured
outside
the
territory if possible;
exchange of
information on
national marking
systems
Table compiled by Michel Wéry and Ilhan Berkol, GRIP, May 2002.
Marking of all
firearms
within 10
years