Taming the Arsenal – Small Arms and Light Weapons in Bulgaria (2005-03-15)
Taming the Arsenal – Small Arms and Light Weapons in Bulgaria (2005-03-15)

Author(s): Simon Rynn, Philip Gounev, Thomas Jackson
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: The South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC)
Keywords: Small Arms and Light Weapons; Bulgaria; SALW
Summary/Abstract: Taming the Arsenal – Small Arms and Light Weapons in Bulgaria, is a report on the findings of research conducted on questions relating to Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in Bulgaria from July to November 2004 by the Sofia-based Center for the Study of Democracy, and London-based Saferworld. It sets out the findings of a comprehensive assessment of the 1) distribution of SALW in Bulgaria; 2) the impacts of SALW on individuals, communities and the state; 3) public perceptions of SALW and security; and 4) the capacity of the state to control the proliferation and misuse of SALW.

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