Thursday, July 7, 2011

Small Arms Sales Is Booming

Assortment of firearms

Study Finds Small Arms Have Serious Impact on Fragile States -- Voice of America

A new study finds the global authorized trade in small arms, light weapons, and their ammunition is worth nearly $7.1 billion a year. In its annual report, the independent think tank, the Geneva Forum, also examines the serious impact small arms proliferation is having upon three so-called fragile states-Madagascar, Ivory Coast and Haiti.

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My Comment:
The focus is always on big ticket items .... jet fighters, aircraft carriers, armored vehicles, etc ..... but what kills people are small arms and light weapons .... especially in small and dysfunctional states.

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