The small arms trade : a beginner's guide / Rachel Stohl, Matt Schroeder, Dan Smith

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Beginners guidesPublication details: Oxford : Oneworld , 2007Description: xxx, 177 pISBN:
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Summary: Provides a short history of the evolution of small arms, then looks at the trade in two specific categories of weapon of particular interest to terrorist groups: the AK47 rifle and man portable missile systems (MANPADS) such as the US Stinger. Concludes with a brief look at a weapon that is likely to feature on future terrorists wish lists: the Australian Metal Storm system. Bibliography, list of web sites.
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Provides a short history of the evolution of small arms, then looks at the trade in two specific categories of weapon of particular interest to terrorist groups: the AK47 rifle and man portable missile systems (MANPADS) such as the US Stinger. Concludes with a brief look at a weapon that is likely to feature on future terrorists wish lists: the Australian Metal Storm system. Bibliography, list of web sites.

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