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THE GLOBAL
GUN EPIDEMIC
Small arms in the hands of civilians pose serious challenges
for security in numerous settings, including war and violent conflict,
states in transition, and ‘peaceful’ nations.
from a human security perspective, it is clear that as many if not
more civilians are killed with small arms in the context of crime than “conflict” and
in many contexts – for
example, Colombia or Haiti – criminal violence is inseparable
from political violence. ...download pdf
UN INITIATIVES
There are well established precedents and international norms
to support a focus on the regulation of civilian firearms. (Most national
laws prohibit civilian possession of military weapons (although definitions
vary), license firearm owners and regulate firearms. ...download
pdf
INTERNATIONAL ACTION
One option being considered by many states is an international declaration
on civilian possession of firearms. Language needs to be carefully
considered but the 1997 Crime Commission resolution plus language on
a prohibition of the sale and possession of military
assault weapons would be a good start. The recommendations which have
been tabled that are consistent with Canadian policies include... ...download
pdf
APPENDICES ...download pdf
COMPLETE DOCUMENT ...download
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