Small Arms Survey

Our flagship publication is an annual review of global small arms issues and themes. The Small Arms Survey is recognized as the principal international source of impartial and reliable information on all aspects of small arms. Its blend of information and analysis makes it an indispensable resource for policy-makers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations.

Cumulative Index 2001-2007
 
 

Small Arms Survey 2007:
Guns and the City


Small Arms Survey 2006:
Unfinished Business


Small Arms Survey 2005:
Weapons at War


Small Arms Survey 2004:
Rights at Risk


Small Arms Survey 2003:
Development Denied


Small Arms Survey 2002:
counting the human cost


Small Arms Survey 2001:
Profiling the Problem

The Small Arms Survey 2004: Rights at Risk provides original research and updated information on small arms production, stockpiles, and trade. In focusing on the links between small arms and the abuse of human rights, this edition explores the impact of arms exports to areas of conflict, the role of weapons in global violence and crime, and the implementation of human rights standards by police forces worldwide. The Survey also features in-depth coverage of issues such as the growing concern over MANPADS and the role of small arms in the Pacific and Kyrgyzstan.

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About the Small Arms Survey Project
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About the Small Arms Survey 2004
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Chapters

Introduction
English version Pdf 133 kB
French version Pdf 370 kB

1. Continuity and Change: Products and Producers
Full chapter in French Pdf 1.1 MB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 106 kB
Summary in English Pdf 261 kB
Summary in French Pdf 255 kB
Summary in German Pdf 257 kB

2. From Chaos to Coherence: Global Firearms Stockpiles
Full chapter in French Pdf 1 MB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 100 kB
Summary in English Pdf 68 kB
Summary in French Pdf 67 kB
Summary in German Pdf 46 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 43 kB

3. Big Issue, Big Problem?: MANPADS
Full chapter in English Pdf 345 kB
Full chapter in French Pdf 1.1 MB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 67 kB
Summary in English Pdf 615 kB
Summary in French Pdf 74 kB
Summary in German Pdf 51 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 51 kB

4. Back to the Sources: International Small Arms Transfers
Full chapter in French Pdf 942 kB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 91 kB
Summary in English Pdf 525 kB
Summary in French Pdf 57 kB
Summary in German Pdf 55 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 52 kB
Annexes in English Pdf 47 kB

5. Targeting the Middlemen: Controlling Brokering Activities
Full chapter in French Pdf 1 MB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 128 kB
Summary in English Pdf 495 kB
Summary in French Pdf 495 kB
Summary in German Pdf 466 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 466 kB

6. A Common Tool: Firearms, Violence, and Crime
Full chapter in English Pdf 440 kB
Full chapter in French Pdf 1.3 MB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 86 kB
Summary in English Pdf 441 kB
Summary in French Pdf 67 kB
Summary in German Pdf 50 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 47 kB
Annexes in English Pdf 58 kB

7. Critical Triggers: Implementing International Standards for Police Firearms Use
Full chapter in French Pdf 1.1 MB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 132 kB
Summary in English Pdf 165 kB
Summary in French Pdf 165 kB
Summary in German Pdf 54 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 56 kB

8. Under the Spotlight: Monitoring Implementation of Small Arms Measures
Full chapter in French Pdf 1 MB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 78 kB
Summary in English Pdf 105 kB
Summary in French Pdf 108 kB
Summary in German Pdf 56 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 55 kB

9. Trouble in Paradise: Small Arms in the Pacific
Full chapter in French Pdf 1.1 MB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 82 kB
Summary in English Pdf 89 kB
Summary in French Pdf 83 kB
Summary in German Pdf 41 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 41 kB

10. An Anomaly in Central Asia?: Small Arms in Kyrgyzstan
Full chapter in French Pdf 800 kB
Summary in Arabic Pdf 107 kB
Summary in English Pdf 96 kB
Summary in French Pdf 97 kB
Summary in German Pdf 73 kB
Summary in Spanish Pdf 74 kB