Small Arms Survey
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The Small Arms Survey is a centre for applied knowledge dedicated to preventing and reducing illicit small arms proliferation and armed violence.
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Stay tuned for our upcoming Report focusing on the proliferation of arms and ammunition in Ukraine since 2022 (coming out 10 December) and register for the launch event here: mailchi.mp/smallarmssur...
December 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Stay tuned for our upcoming Report focusing on the proliferation of arms and ammunition in Ukraine since 2022 (coming out 10 December) and register for the launch event here: mailchi.mp/smallarmssur...
Last week, our Director Mark Downes took part in a panel discussion on challenges, threats, and trends in illicit weapons trafficking in Ukraine, at the 3rd Nat’l Conf. on Preventing and Combating Trafficking & Illegal Circulation of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives in Ukraine.
December 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Last week, our Director Mark Downes took part in a panel discussion on challenges, threats, and trends in illicit weapons trafficking in Ukraine, at the 3rd Nat’l Conf. on Preventing and Combating Trafficking & Illegal Circulation of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives in Ukraine.
Tomorrow the Survey and its project partners will launch a new report on the #Caribbean that examines how trends in #firearms trafficking, misuse, and their impacts have evolved in recent years. @caricom.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Tomorrow the Survey and its project partners will launch a new report on the #Caribbean that examines how trends in #firearms trafficking, misuse, and their impacts have evolved in recent years. @caricom.bsky.social
Firearms trafficking from the US to the Caribbean is often referred to as 'ant trade', but the term does not do justice to the scope and scale of some trafficking operations.
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Firearms trafficking from the US to the Caribbean is often referred to as 'ant trade', but the term does not do justice to the scope and scale of some trafficking operations.
This week, the Small Arms Survey delivered its first Threat Picture Assessment workshop at the Humanitarian Peace Support School Embakasi in Nairobi, Kenya.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This week, the Small Arms Survey delivered its first Threat Picture Assessment workshop at the Humanitarian Peace Support School Embakasi in Nairobi, Kenya.
Save the date!
10 December, 16h00-17:30 CET, the online launch of our new Report on #Ukraine.
Weapons Compass: Proliferation and Control of Arms and Ammunition in Wartime Ukraine analyzes small arms proliferation and control efforts in Ukraine since the Russian full-scale invasion in February 2022
10 December, 16h00-17:30 CET, the online launch of our new Report on #Ukraine.
Weapons Compass: Proliferation and Control of Arms and Ammunition in Wartime Ukraine analyzes small arms proliferation and control efforts in Ukraine since the Russian full-scale invasion in February 2022
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Save the date!
10 December, 16h00-17:30 CET, the online launch of our new Report on #Ukraine.
Weapons Compass: Proliferation and Control of Arms and Ammunition in Wartime Ukraine analyzes small arms proliferation and control efforts in Ukraine since the Russian full-scale invasion in February 2022
10 December, 16h00-17:30 CET, the online launch of our new Report on #Ukraine.
Weapons Compass: Proliferation and Control of Arms and Ammunition in Wartime Ukraine analyzes small arms proliferation and control efforts in Ukraine since the Russian full-scale invasion in February 2022
AR- and AK-pattern rifles comprise a modest but growing share of firearms found in Caribbean-bound shipments seized at US ports.
More on arms trafficking to the Caribbean in our new Report, Pathway to Policy: Firearms Trafficking and Public Health in the Caribbean, out on 2 Dec.
#pathwaytopolicy
More on arms trafficking to the Caribbean in our new Report, Pathway to Policy: Firearms Trafficking and Public Health in the Caribbean, out on 2 Dec.
#pathwaytopolicy
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
AR- and AK-pattern rifles comprise a modest but growing share of firearms found in Caribbean-bound shipments seized at US ports.
More on arms trafficking to the Caribbean in our new Report, Pathway to Policy: Firearms Trafficking and Public Health in the Caribbean, out on 2 Dec.
#pathwaytopolicy
More on arms trafficking to the Caribbean in our new Report, Pathway to Policy: Firearms Trafficking and Public Health in the Caribbean, out on 2 Dec.
#pathwaytopolicy
In the two years since our previous #Caribbean Firearms Study was released, how has firearm-related violence and trafficking in the region evolved? Find out on 2 December 2025 #pathwaytopolicy
@caricom.bsky.social @germany.diplo.de
@caricom.bsky.social @germany.diplo.de
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In the two years since our previous #Caribbean Firearms Study was released, how has firearm-related violence and trafficking in the region evolved? Find out on 2 December 2025 #pathwaytopolicy
@caricom.bsky.social @germany.diplo.de
@caricom.bsky.social @germany.diplo.de
Excited to participate in the 5th Annual Meeting of States of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap on 11-12 Nov. in Trinidad and Tobago, and reflect on the progress so far under the Roadmap and the priorities moving forward.
Find out about our work in the region:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/project/path...
Find out about our work in the region:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/project/path...
November 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Excited to participate in the 5th Annual Meeting of States of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap on 11-12 Nov. in Trinidad and Tobago, and reflect on the progress so far under the Roadmap and the priorities moving forward.
Find out about our work in the region:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/project/path...
Find out about our work in the region:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/project/path...
Last week at the @thegichd.bsky.social Innovation Conference 2025 in Luxembourg, the Survey discussed how partnerships and a collaborative approach to data collection and analysis can support innovation. Thanks to GICHD, fellow panelists, and all attendees. Photos: ©GICHD/PANCAKE! photographie
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Last week at the @thegichd.bsky.social Innovation Conference 2025 in Luxembourg, the Survey discussed how partnerships and a collaborative approach to data collection and analysis can support innovation. Thanks to GICHD, fellow panelists, and all attendees. Photos: ©GICHD/PANCAKE! photographie
The smugglers reportedly told authorities that this was their 13 delivery of illicit firearms that they'd undertaken.
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The smugglers reportedly told authorities that this was their 13 delivery of illicit firearms that they'd undertaken.
Last week, US border agents discovered more than 300 firearms in a single illegal shipment interdicted at the US- Mexico. The firearms were packed floor to ceiling behind false walls in two towed utility trailers (see photos below).
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Last week, US border agents discovered more than 300 firearms in a single illegal shipment interdicted at the US- Mexico. The firearms were packed floor to ceiling behind false walls in two towed utility trailers (see photos below).
The Survey was delighted to take part in the @gvagrad.bsky.social 's 3rd annual NGO Career Day last week, which helps connect students and alumni interested in working in the non-profit sector with a variety of organizations.
Find out more about the Survey’s work: smallarmssurvey.org
Find out more about the Survey’s work: smallarmssurvey.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The Survey was delighted to take part in the @gvagrad.bsky.social 's 3rd annual NGO Career Day last week, which helps connect students and alumni interested in working in the non-profit sector with a variety of organizations.
Find out more about the Survey’s work: smallarmssurvey.org
Find out more about the Survey’s work: smallarmssurvey.org
At #GenevaPeaceWeek, the Survey, @dcafgeneva.bsky.social & @thegichd.bsky.social organized a panel on #armscontrol in #Syria. The discussion explored pathways toward sustainable peace and inclusive recovery. Thanks to all for the thoughtful discussion
Photos: DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
Photos: DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
October 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
At #GenevaPeaceWeek, the Survey, @dcafgeneva.bsky.social & @thegichd.bsky.social organized a panel on #armscontrol in #Syria. The discussion explored pathways toward sustainable peace and inclusive recovery. Thanks to all for the thoughtful discussion
Photos: DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
Photos: DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
Join us tomorrow @ 3pm CET for a #GPW25 panel discussing how tackling the nexus of mine action, security governance & illicit small arms proliferation is central to Syria’s stability & regional security.
For more: www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/arms-c...
@thegichd.bsky.social @dcafgeneva.bsky.social
For more: www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/arms-c...
@thegichd.bsky.social @dcafgeneva.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Join us tomorrow @ 3pm CET for a #GPW25 panel discussing how tackling the nexus of mine action, security governance & illicit small arms proliferation is central to Syria’s stability & regional security.
For more: www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/arms-c...
@thegichd.bsky.social @dcafgeneva.bsky.social
For more: www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/arms-c...
@thegichd.bsky.social @dcafgeneva.bsky.social
With gun violence at crisis levels in parts of the Caribbean, our new article in The Lancet, written with our project partners, discusses a public health approach and need for better balance between crime response strategies and prevention approaches:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/fir...
www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/fir...
October 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
With gun violence at crisis levels in parts of the Caribbean, our new article in The Lancet, written with our project partners, discusses a public health approach and need for better balance between crime response strategies and prevention approaches:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/fir...
www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/fir...
Today at the 7th Annual African C-IED Conference the Survey’s Paul Amoroso presents our developing C-IED threat assessment methodology, designed to enhance understanding of IED risks and support evidence-based national responses #ExplosiveThreats @unmas.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Today at the 7th Annual African C-IED Conference the Survey’s Paul Amoroso presents our developing C-IED threat assessment methodology, designed to enhance understanding of IED risks and support evidence-based national responses #ExplosiveThreats @unmas.bsky.social
Join the Small Arms Survey and the ICoCA on 16 October 2025 to delve into what support #PSCs need to implement good weapons and ammunition management, and what the risks are for all if good practice is not followed:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/lead-l...
www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/lead-l...
October 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Join the Small Arms Survey and the ICoCA on 16 October 2025 to delve into what support #PSCs need to implement good weapons and ammunition management, and what the risks are for all if good practice is not followed:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/lead-l...
www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/lead-l...
Register for #GPW25 and join us on 15 October for a panel discussion on the current #security issues facing #Syria, and their ramifications for the stability and security of the whole region.
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Register for #GPW25 and join us on 15 October for a panel discussion on the current #security issues facing #Syria, and their ramifications for the stability and security of the whole region.
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
Check out our 2024 Annual Report.
Its revamped format and design provide a clearer picture of how our work impacts and contributes to global efforts to reduce armed violence and improve security.
Read it here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/ann...
Its revamped format and design provide a clearer picture of how our work impacts and contributes to global efforts to reduce armed violence and improve security.
Read it here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/ann...
September 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Check out our 2024 Annual Report.
Its revamped format and design provide a clearer picture of how our work impacts and contributes to global efforts to reduce armed violence and improve security.
Read it here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/ann...
Its revamped format and design provide a clearer picture of how our work impacts and contributes to global efforts to reduce armed violence and improve security.
Read it here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/ann...
Keep informed about and up-to-date with all of the Small Arms Survey's work, publication releases, and news by signing up to our e-alert! Join here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/join-our-mai...
September 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Keep informed about and up-to-date with all of the Small Arms Survey's work, publication releases, and news by signing up to our e-alert! Join here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/join-our-mai...
The seizures are the latest in a long list of large caches recovered by Syrian authorities since the fall of the Assad regime. These weapons pose an acute threat to Syrians, their neighbours and, depending on the reach of trafficking networks, potentially other parts of the world.
September 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The seizures are the latest in a long list of large caches recovered by Syrian authorities since the fall of the Assad regime. These weapons pose an acute threat to Syrians, their neighbours and, depending on the reach of trafficking networks, potentially other parts of the world.
The cache in Daraa was found in a private home and had been ‘stolen from military barracks following the fall of the regime.’ All of the weapons were reportedly going to be trafficked, and the caches in western Damascus were to be trafficked abroad.
September 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The cache in Daraa was found in a private home and had been ‘stolen from military barracks following the fall of the regime.’ All of the weapons were reportedly going to be trafficked, and the caches in western Damascus were to be trafficked abroad.
Over the past 24 hours, the #Syrian government posted photos of at least two massive caches of #arms and #ammunition seized in western Damascus and in the Daraa countryside. The caches contained hundreds of projected grenades, RPG-7 pattern rounds, and dozens of containers of firearms ammunition.
September 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Over the past 24 hours, the #Syrian government posted photos of at least two massive caches of #arms and #ammunition seized in western Damascus and in the Daraa countryside. The caches contained hundreds of projected grenades, RPG-7 pattern rounds, and dozens of containers of firearms ammunition.
