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Many of the armaments seized, such as Galil and M-16 automatic rifles, proved to be of little value, though, because the corresponding ammunition, 5.56 mm cartridges, was almost impossible to obtain in CAR. Having no use for these otherwise perfectly functioning weapons, the soldiers threw them into the Ubangi River (Berman, 2005) .  \nThis example underscores the crucial point that, without ammunition, small arms and light weapons are useless. Weapons and ammunition are complementary goods: an increase in the demand for weapons results in an increase in demand for ammunition, and their prices shift accordingly. In many instances, the procurement of ammunition can be more problematic than that of weapons: while weapons are durable goods, which can be used for many years in several areas of conflict, ammunition is quickly depleted and stocks must be replenished.  \nDespite its critical role in conflict, ammunition has so far been neglected in the arms control debate. In 1999, the UN Group of Experts on the problem of ammunition and explosives acknowledged this fact and stated that ‘attempts to address small arms and light weapons would be incomplete if they did not include due regard for ammunition and explosives. Ammunition and explosives controls cannot be the sole remedy, but left unaddressed, they could represent a serious flaw and a missed opportunity’(UNGA, 1999, sec. 11, pp. 4–5) .  \nThe sheer scale of ammunition stocks underscores this observation. In the Russian Federation, 140 million rounds of ammunition have reportedly been designated for destruction between 2002 and 2005, and this is only the tip of the iceberg (Faltas and Chrobok, 2004, p. 109) . Ukraine estimates it stocks around 2.5 million tonnes of ammunition, Belarus some 97,000 tonnes, and Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan a further 90,000 tonnes. The case is similar in southeastern Europe. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Bulgaria alone are believed to stock some 400,000 tonnes of ammunition (Greene, Holt, and Wilkinson, 2005, p. 14) .1 This is to say nothing of the rest of the world.  \n‘Ammunition’ encapsulates numerous items, ranging from small-calibre cartridges to mortar rounds or rocket-propelled grenades. For the purpose of this short chapter, we will focus on small arms ammunition. The UN definition of small arms includes revolvers and self-loading pistols, rifles and carbines, assault rifles, and sub-machine and light machine guns (UNGA, 1997, p. 11). Small arms ammunition encompasses cartridges for handguns and rifles, shotgun shells,2 and their components.  \nBecause they are complementary, small arms and ammunition present a number of similar problems. Ammunition regulation is a complex matter because, as with small arms, there are legal and illicit users; ammunition produced for legitimate purposes may end up being transferred to conflict zones or misused by some individuals.  \nAmmunition also raises a host of specific questions, including:  \n• How widespread is ammunition production, and what technological developments are associated with it?  \n• What impact does ammunition availability have on conflict?  \n1  \nSMALL ARMS SURVEY 2005  \n• How have issues regarding the production, supply, and control of ammunition been addressed at the national, regional, and international levels?  \n• Can the regulation of ammunition have an effect on the misuse of small arms?  \nThe main findings of this chapter are as follows:  \n• Although less copious than their small arms counterparts, ammunition producers are presen","cbCaibARk47rmnUi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibARk47rmnUi","pdf",480706,"English","# Introduction\n## Characteristics of Cartridges and Shotgun Shells\n## Findings of the Chapter","[{\"question\":\"Why are small arms and ammunition inseparable in conflict contexts?\",\"answer\":\"Without ammunition, small arms and light weapons are useless. The demand for weapons increases demand for ammunition, and both items influence each other’s availability and prices.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the UN position highlight about ammunition in arms control?\",\"answer\":\"It states that addressing small arms and light weapons would be incomplete without considering ammunition and explosives. Ammunition and explosives controls are not the sole remedy, but ignoring them creates a serious flaw.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main components of cartridges and shotgun shells?\",\"answer\":\"Cartridges and shells consist of four main parts: the primer, propellant (powder), projectile, and case. The chapter describes the role and hazards of each component.\"}]","Rounding out the Gun - Ammunition - Introduction | PDF",1791009057,76]