Incremental Steps towards the International Small Arms Control Standards

Abstract

The International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs) provide internationally acknowledged standards for the Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) of stockpiles of ammunition. Relatedly, the International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS) provide internationally recognized guidelines for weapons management. The ISACS cover not only small arms, but also light weapons such as light and medium mortars below 100mm calibre, grenade launchers, anti-tank launchers, man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), and all other man-portable weapons systems….