1. Removing Small Arms from Society: A Review of Weapons Collection and Destruction Programmes
- Author:
- Sami Faltas, Glenn McDonald, and Camilla Waszink
- Publication Date:
- 07-2001
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Small Arms Survey
- Abstract:
- A key component of efforts to curb small arms proliferation is the removal of these weapons from society. A broad range of programmes has been carried out in recent years—in every region of the world—for the purpose of collecting and/or disposing of small arms and light weapons. Weapons collection conducted in a peacetime setting for the purpose of reducing and preventing crime is often, though not always, voluntary in nature, with a wide variety of incentives (and sanctions) deployed for the purpose of recovering firearms from legal (and illegal) owners.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, International Relations, Arms Control and Proliferation, and War
- Political Geography:
- Central America