The Small Arms ID and PSSM Best Practice Cards

In July 2006, the Small Arms Survey launched a set of cards to aid in the visual identification of a selection of firearms commonly used in contemporary armed conflict and crime. Accurate reporting on small arms and light weapons is essential for research, analysis, and, ultimately, policy-making aimed at curbing their illicit proliferation. These cards have been requested by peacekeepers and researchers in countries as diverse as Afghanistan and Uganda.

A similar set of firearm identification cards have been developed in Spanish, with a focus on weapons more common in Central and South America. The Spanish-language cards were published in 2010 in partnership with CERAC.

In November 2010, as part of the Regional Approach to Stockpile Reduction (RASR) Initiative, the Small Arms Survey launched the Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) Best Practice cards, which are designed and distributed to promote better understanding of the importance of stockpile management.