1. In-depth look at ISACS 05.31 Tracing illicit small arms and light weapons

2. United Nations framework International Tracing Instrument Marking Recordkeeping Cooperation in tracing UN Firearms Protocol UN Programme of Action

3. Objective Illicit SALW are traced from their point of manufacture or most recent import, through their lines of supply, to their last legal title-holder, in order to ① determine the point, in space and time, at which they became illicit; and ② take action to prevent similar diversions in the future Module overview

4. ① Unique identification of the illicit weapon ② Domestic tracing operation ③ International tracing operation (if needed) ④ The tracing operation identifies the point at which the weapon became illicit ⑤ Action is taken to prevent similar diversions from re-occurring Steps to successful tracing

5. Weapons to be traced Small arms and light weapons that are… considered illicit under the law of the State that recovered them suspected of having been transferred in violation of Security Council arms embargoes inadequately marked suspected of having been illegally manufactured suspected of having been transferred without necessary authorizations

6. Exceptions  Collection programmes (when amnesty is used)  If tracing would delay destruction (and increase risk of diversion)  SALW manufactured before 1946

7. Identification of SALW  Unique identification vital to tracing success  The frame / receiver is the primary reference point  Essential information Make Model Calibre Serial number Country of manufacture (or most recent import)

8. Identification of SALW Additional information Physical characteristics (type of action, stock, materials, etc.) Other markings (proof marks, assembly & patent numbers, etc.) Photographs

9. Domestic tracing operations A National Point of Contact on tracing illicit SALW shall be designated A domestic tracing operation establishes whether an illicit SALW Was legally manufactured in the State; Was legally imported into the State; Otherwise entered national jurisdiction (e.g. through recovery from the illicit sphere); Left national jurisdiction (e.g. through export or alleged destruction); or Was identified as domestically diverted (e.g. through theft or loss).

10. International tracing operations An international trace request should be directed to The country of most recent import or, if not known, The country of manufacture Content of an international trace request  Illicit nature of weapon  Correct identification  request for information regarding the history of the weapon

11. International tracing operations Responding to an international trace request Acknowledgement of receipt (within 7 days) Verification of completeness (request may be returned) Information to be provided Timeframes Responses within 8 weeks Permitted delays & restrictions

12. Cooperation & Assistance INTERPOL resources Illicit Arms Records and Tracing Management System (iARMS) Firearms Reference Table Online firearms identification training Ballistics Information Network Orange Notices