Title: Small Arms Survey 2009: Shadows of War

Publication Date: July 09, 2009

What does it say? The United States continues to drive the global small arms trade, remaining the largest importer of pistols and revolvers, sporting shotguns, and small-caliber ammunition. Greater demand for small arms in the United States was responsible for 48 per cent of the worldwide increase in imports from 2000 to 2006. The report also highlights the challenges of ensuring security after the formal end of war.

How can I use it?

Use this report as a reference document for the impact of U. S. demand for guns on the worldwide market.

Citation

Graduate Institute of International Studies, Small Arms Survey 2009: Shadows of War, Geneva, Switzerland: Graduate Institute of International Studies, 2009