Definitions Small arms Light weapons Conventional weapons Saferworld

Definitions Small arms Light weapons Conventional weapons Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence

Definitions Small arm § A weapon that can be fired, maintained and transported by one person Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence

Definitions Light weapon § A weapon that can be used by a small crew and transported on a light vehicle or pack animal Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence

Definitions Conventional weapon § All weapons except those which are chemical, nuclear or biological Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence

Definitions Small arm § A weapon that can be fired, maintained and transported by one person Light weapon § A weapon that can be used by small crew and transported on a light vehicle or pack animal Conventional weapon § All weapons except those which are chemical, nuclear or biological Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence

Categories Conventional arms include Howitzers, battle tanks, missile systems, military aircraft, warships, as well as small arms and light weapons Small arms include Revolvers, self-loading pistols, rifles, carbines, sub-machine guns, assault rifles, light machine guns Light weapons include Heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, portable anti aircraft guns, recoilless rifles, portable launchers of anti-tank missile and rocket systems, mortars of calibres less than 100 mm, as well as small arms Ammunition and explosives include Rounds for small arms, shells for light weapons, anti personnel and anti tank grenades, landmines, explosives Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence