• Recordings of the 2022 Firearm Industry Compliance Education series will be made available in NSSF's SHOT University ™ Online - the firearm industry's premier resource for education and training - available for free to NSSF Members and their staff. (nssf.org)
  • Provisional CDC data from 2022 indicate that firearms continued to be the number one factor in child deaths for the third year in a row. (kff.org)
  • The agency reported that it confiscated 6,542 firearms in 2022. (scrippsnews.com)
  • The Transportation Security Administration announced Tuesday that it set a new record for firearm interceptions in 2022. (scrippsnews.com)
  • There were 448 firearm confiscations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2022, the most of any airport in the country. (scrippsnews.com)
  • In 2021, among males, Black or African American (Black) males had the highest age-adjusted rate of firearm-related homicide (52.9 deaths per 100,000 standard population), and Asian males had the lowest rate (1.5). (cdc.gov)
  • Law enforcement agencies in some of the country's biggest cities seized or recovered near decade-high numbers of firearms in 2021, according to data provided to CNN. (cnn.com)
  • A CNN analysis showed that more than two-thirds of the country's most populous cities recorded more homicides in 2021 than the previous year, with at least 10 setting all-time homicide records - with the majority committed with a firearm. (cnn.com)
  • In 2020 and 2021, firearms contributed to the deaths of more children ages 1-17 years in the U.S. than any other type of injury or illness. (kff.org)
  • The child firearm mortality rate has doubled in the U.S. from a recent low of 1.8 deaths per 100,000 in 2013 to 3.7 in 2021. (kff.org)
  • In 2020 and 2021, firearms were involved in the deaths of more children ages 1-17 than any other type of injury or illness, surpassing deaths due to motor vehicles, which had long been the number one factor in child deaths. (kff.org)
  • In 2021, there were 2,571 child deaths due to firearms-a rate of 3.7 deaths per 100,000 children, which is an increase of 68% in the number of deaths since 2000 and 107% since a recent low of 2013. (kff.org)
  • That's an increase of 570 firearms over 2021. (scrippsnews.com)
  • 2) Where a firearm is declared to a customs officer but the requirements of subparagraph (1)(a)(ii) are not complied with, the customs officer may detain the firearm. (gc.ca)
  • 2) Where a firearm is declared at a customs office to a customs officer but the requirements of subparagraphs (1)(a)(ii) and (iii) are not complied with, the customs officer may authorize the firearm to be exported from that customs office or may detain the firearm and give the non-resident a reasonable time to comply with those requirements. (gc.ca)
  • The Tools and Services for Licensees section contains information for the firearms industry and its members, classifications of firearms and the interpretation of the regulations codified under 27 CFR, Parts 447, 478 and 479. (atf.gov)
  • The collapse of his plea deal set up a clash with his father, who doggedly defends the firearm regulations his son violated. (reason.com)
  • Contact the TSA Contact Center with questions you have regarding TSA firearm regulations and for clarification on what you may or may not transport in your carry-on or checked baggage. (mspairport.com)
  • NSSF ® is hosting a series of webinars for firearm retailers, shooting ranges, manufacturers, and other industry-related businesses looking to raise the bar for their customers, stay competitive in their market and stay in compliance with ever-changing regulations. (nssf.org)
  • The law allows those older than 21 who have undergone training and received permits through counties to carry firearms, though public universities are allowed to establish their own firearms regulations. (mndaily.com)
  • Types of lockworks and loading mechanisms have progressed from muzzle-loading matchlocks, flintlocks, and cap-and-ball arms, to modern self-contained metallic cartridges fired from breech-loading firearms. (medscape.com)
  • It is a historical term, in that it generally refers to such mechanisms used in muzzle-loading and early breech-loading firearms. (wikipedia.org)
  • As might be expected, teenagers have higher firearm mortality rates than children. (kff.org)
  • Counties with higher poverty rates had higher firearm homicide rates. (cdc.gov)
  • This volume presents and analyzes data on "crime guns", that is firearms diverted from lawful commerce and recovered by law enforcement in criminal investigations. (atf.gov)
  • The earliest firearms were loaded with loose powder and a lead ball, and to fire more than a single shot without reloading required multiple barrels , such as in pepper-box guns, double-barreled rifles , double-barreled shotguns , or multiple chambers , such as in revolvers . (wikipedia.org)
  • You may transport unloaded guns or firearms in a locked hard-sided container as checked baggage only. (mspairport.com)
  • Firearm violence is concentrated in blighted urban communities where it's easy to obtain guns and find places to hide them. (eurekalert.org)
  • Connect with talented people who know guns through the NSSF Firearm Industry Job Board. (nssf.org)
  • In the latest video in the Firearm Expert Reacts series, Jonathan Ferguson--a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries--breaks down the guns of the Metro franchise and compares them to their real-life counterparts. (gamespot.com)
  • Many police departments also reported recovering high numbers of "ghost guns" - untracked and untraceable firearms that are often bought online and assembled at home. (cnn.com)
  • Not all cities distinguished between guns recovered from crime scenes and those recovered from voluntary efforts, such as a gun buyback program, but the increases are indicative of growing numbers of firearms in America. (cnn.com)
  • Experts say that increasing numbers of firearms and the difficulty tracking the true scope of both legally and illegally owned guns make it challenging to address gun violence effectively. (cnn.com)
  • But think how differently a downstater might look at firearms issues when he or she grew up in a household where guns always were there. (dailyherald.com)
  • Among comparably large and wealthy countries, Canada has the second highest child and teen firearm death rate to the U.S. However, Canada generally has more restrictive firearm laws and regulates access to guns at the federal level. (kff.org)
  • Gun control supporters advocate laws to prohibit the sale of firearms that do not possess "smart" technology, as a way to prohibit the manufacture of traditional handguns, raise the price of handguns that would be allowed to be sold and, presumably, to imbed into handguns a device that would allow guns to be disabled remotely. (nraila.org)
  • A firearm is a barreled ranged weapon that inflicts damage on targets by launching one or more projectiles driven by rapidly expanding high-pressure gas produced by exothermic combustion (deflagration) of a chemical propellant, historically black powder, now smokeless powder. (wikipedia.org)
  • A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon such as a firearm , airgun , crossbow , or speargun . (wikipedia.org)
  • Regardless of the politics surrounding the debate over firearms in America, statistics show that having a firearm in your home does increase your odds of gun-related injury or death. (brickhousesecurity.com)
  • All across America, the firearm, ammunition and outdoor industry is hiring. (nssf.org)
  • The tragedy highlighted a growing concern about the seeming flood of firearms across America. (cnn.com)
  • The authors also recommend training pediatricians to educate parents on the safe storage of firearms. (eurekalert.org)
  • House Bill 3 , (88th Texas Legislature) requires the Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), to provide school districts information and other resources regarding the safe storage of firearms, including information on section 46.13 of the Texas Penal Code , for distribution to parents/guardians and community. (katyisd.org)
  • Firearm suicides have a devastating impact on the safety and well-being of Americans. (cdc.gov)
  • The figures below show the firearm suicide rates and average daily numbers of firearm suicides by month and year. (cdc.gov)
  • The graphs and tables present final and provisional rates and the average daily number of firearm suicides. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2020, 79% of all homicides and 53% of all suicides involved firearms. (cdc.gov)
  • Firearms can lead to deadly injuries and are often used in homicides and suicides. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 1 ] As injuries due to firearms are common in most areas of the United States, skill in the interpretation of these injuries is vitally important for the practitioner of forensic pathology. (medscape.com)
  • Although the forensic pathologist need not be an expert on all types of firearms, he or she must be familiar with the basic operation of different weapons in order to interpret the injuries resulting from them. (medscape.com)
  • To date, more than 10% of our sample have died, nearly half of these from firearm injuries. (eurekalert.org)
  • Risk factors for mortality and morbidity in Syrian refugee children with penetrating abdominal firearm injuries: an 1-year experience. (bvsalud.org)
  • Despite improvements in technology and surgical techniques , abdominal injuries caused by firearms in children are traumatic with high complication rates and mortality . (bvsalud.org)
  • In this study, factors affecting mortality and complications in penetrating abdominal firearm injuries caused by high-velocity bullets and shrapnel in children as a result of the civil war in Syria were evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study was conducted as a case series with 53 patients admitted to Kilis State Hospital with penetrating abdominal firearm injuries between January 2016 and February 2017. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients aged between 6 months and 17 years who suffered penetrating abdominal firearm injuries (PAFI) as a result of the civil war in Syria in the state hospital in Kilis Türkiye border province with Syria and were transferred to our hospital and operated on were included in the evaluation. (bvsalud.org)
  • From 1979 to 2019, the age-adjusted rate of motor vehicle traffic deaths decreased from 22.1 per 100,000 to 11.1, and the rate of firearm-related deaths decreased from 14.7 to 11.9. (cdc.gov)
  • Firearms deaths are a significant public health problem in the U.S., accounting for nearly 200,000 homicides between 2003 and 2018. (eurekalert.org)
  • The researchers offer several recommendations communities and households might take to address this public health crisis and reduce firearms deaths. (eurekalert.org)
  • U.S. states with the most gun laws have lower rates of child and teen firearm deaths than states with few gun laws. (kff.org)
  • But, even states with the lowest child and teen firearm deaths have rates much higher than what peer countries experience. (kff.org)
  • While the rate of firearm deaths among children has increased since 2000, the rate of motor vehicle deaths is now significantly lower than it had been. (kff.org)
  • Though fewer in number than firearm deaths among children, deaths due to poisonings, which include drug overdoses, have also grown, increasing 186% since 2000 and 103% since 2019. (kff.org)
  • The child and teen (ages 1-19 years) firearm mortality rate varies by state in the U.S. from 2.1 deaths per 100,000 in New York and New Jersey to 17.6 deaths per 100,000 in Louisiana. (kff.org)
  • Because there is no comprehensive national firearm registry, it is difficult to track gun ownership in the U.S. Instead, we look at the correlation between the number of child and teen firearm deaths and the number of gun laws in U.S. states (based on the State Firearm Law Database , which is a catalog of the presence or absence of 134 firearm law provisions across all 50 states). (kff.org)
  • States with more restrictive firearm laws in the U.S. generally have fewer child and teen firearm deaths than states with fewer firearm law provisions. (kff.org)
  • Even so, these states on average have a much higher rate of child and teen firearm deaths than that of Canada and other countries. (kff.org)
  • Firearm deaths continue to be a significant and growing public health problem in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Firearm homicide and suicide can have a ripple effect in communities-reaching beyond the people immediately impacted by the deaths and affecting friends, families, and coworkers. (cdc.gov)
  • The law makes it a felony to possess a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, which covers the sidewalk in front of Gabriel Metcalf's house. (reason.com)
  • Upon further inquiry, it was revealed that he did not possess a valid license to carry a firearm. (wwlp.com)
  • ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. (nraila.org)
  • However, NRA opposes any law prohibiting Americans from acquiring or possessing firearms that don't possess "smart" gun technology. (nraila.org)
  • The IRS has spent $10 million on firearms, ammunition, and "military-style gear" since 2020, the New York Post said on May 2, citing an Open the Books report. (breitbart.com)
  • Between 2019 and 2020, the firearm homicide rate increased about 35% and the firearm suicide rate remained high. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2020, counties with the highest poverty level had firearm homicide rates 4.5 times as high and firearm suicide rates 1.3 times as high as counties with the lowest poverty level. (cdc.gov)
  • From 2019 to 2020, the firearm homicide rate increased about 35%, and the firearm suicide rate stayed high. (cdc.gov)
  • The firearm homicide rate in 2020 was the highest recorded in over 25 years. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, young people, males, and Black people have the highest firearm homicide rates and experienced the largest increases in 2020. (cdc.gov)
  • The NSSF Government Relations team relentlessly advocates for measures on behalf of and works in defense of the firearm and ammunition industry at all levels and before all branches of government. (nssf.org)
  • The Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act is being championed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) - the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry. (prnewswire.com)
  • The first mass-produced repeating firearm was the Volcanic Rifle which used a hollow bullet with the base filled with powder and primer fed into the chamber from a tube called a "magazine" with an integral spring to push the cartridges in to the action, thence to be loaded into the chamber and fired. (wikipedia.org)
  • A rifle is a long-barrelled firearm which fires a bullet through a rifled barrel - the barrel has spiral grooves cut into the inside in order to impart spin to the bullet, to enable the bullet to fly longer before tumbling. (citizendium.org)
  • The Firearms Unit trains, qualifies and certifies on rifle and pistol twice a year. (maine.gov)
  • The case highlights the broad reach of a federal law that bans firearm possession by people with nonviolent criminal records. (reason.com)
  • The ATF used the occasion of Minnesota legalizing recreational marijuana use to note that marijuana use and firearms possession are not legally compatible. (breitbart.com)
  • During their investigation, officers discovered a firearm in Vendrell's possession. (wwlp.com)
  • In 2019, among males, non-Hispanic Black males had the highest age-adjusted rate of firearm-related homicide at 34.9 per 100,000 population and non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander males had the lowest rate (1.6). (cdc.gov)
  • Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the substantial increase in the firearm homicide rate, along with notable increases in firearm suicide rates for some groups, has widened racial, ethnic, and other disparities. (cdc.gov)
  • Strategies should address the underlying physical, social, economic, and structural conditions known to increase firearm homicide and suicide risks. (cdc.gov)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic may have worsened existing social and economic stressors that increase the risk for firearm homicide and suicide, particularly among racial/ethnic minority communities. (cdc.gov)
  • A full treatment of the history of arms development would require volumes, but readers interested in the history of firearms or their function are encouraged to seek more information in the suggested reading sources in the Additional Resources section. (medscape.com)
  • This volume presents and analyzes data collected by ATF and other federal agencies related to the manufacture, exportation, and importation of firearms. (atf.gov)
  • 10 (1) This section does not apply in respect of the importation of firearms by non-residents under section 35 or 35.1 of the Act. (gc.ca)
  • The GCA prohibited the importation of fully-automatic firearms for private purposes and a 1986 amendment to the Act prohibited the domestic manufacture of fully-automatics for private purposes. (nraila.org)
  • Be aware that the container the firearm was in when purchased may not adequately secure the firearm when it is transported in checked baggage. (mspairport.com)
  • In 2019, among males, non-Hispanic White males had the highest age-adjusted rate of firearm-related suicide at 15.8 per 100,000 population, followed by non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native males (11.2), non-Hispanic Black males (6.9), Hispanic males (4.6), and non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander males (3.2). (cdc.gov)
  • The Firearms Training Unit is comprised of 32 instructors and they are responsible for certifying all members of the Maine State Police, Fire Marshals , Capitol Police , and, in March of 2019, the Maine Forest Service . (maine.gov)
  • The economic growth of America's firearms and ammunition industry continues to be a bright spot in our country's still ailing economy," continued Keane. (prnewswire.com)
  • Finally, exposure to violence -- whether in the home, at school or in the streets -- may cause youth to carry firearms to protect themselves. (eurekalert.org)
  • With the increased use of semi-automatic and automatic firearms , the detachable magazine became increasingly common. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 26-year-old man was arrested by Swedish police for manufacturing automatic firearms, using a 3D printer to create components. (breitbart.com)
  • The projectile fired by a firearm can be a solid shot, multiple shots (as in a shotgun shell), or an explosive projectile. (citizendium.org)
  • Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down the intense weaponry of the Metro franchise, including the in-universe weapons the Kalash, the ridiculous quad-barrelled shotgun, the Duplet, and the iconic Bastard Gun. (gamespot.com)
  • To curb the illegal use of firearms and enforce the Federal firearms laws, ATF issues firearms licenses and conducts firearms licensee qualification and compliance inspections. (atf.gov)
  • A handgun is, as defined generally and in many gun laws, a firearm that can be used with a single hand. (wikipedia.org)
  • Here you'll find information regarding firearms licenses, firearms sales and transfers, appealing a firearms license denial, approved firearms rosters, and firearms laws for the Commonwealth. (mass.gov)
  • This shows what the country reported about the existence of national actions plans addressing different types of violence, social and educational policies, and specific laws regulating firearms and alcohol. (who.int)
  • 3) A firearm that is detained under subsection (2) may be disposed of in the prescribed manner. (gc.ca)
  • Modern firearms can be described by their caliber (i.e. bore diameter). (wikipedia.org)
  • The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) placed "destructive devices" (primarily explosives and the like, but also including firearms over .50 caliber, other than most shotguns) under the provisions of the NFA. (nraila.org)
  • They are the smallest of all firearms, and are common as sidearms, concealed carry weapons, or as backup weapons for self-defense. (wikipedia.org)
  • Even if you have a concealed carry permit, firearms and weapons are not allowed at airport checkpoints. (mspairport.com)
  • The history of gunshot wounds necessarily parallels that of the development of firearms themselves. (medscape.com)
  • Now you can date your Browning firearm. (browning.com)
  • Give us a call at 800-333-3288 to learn more about how you can add a piece of history to your Browning firearm. (browning.com)
  • Born in 1855, John M. Browning dedicated his life to inventing revolutionary firearms that were desitned to shape the future. (browning.com)
  • The longitudinal study of juvenile justice youth is the first to analyze firearm victimization and access during adolescence and its association with firearm violence in adulthood. (eurekalert.org)
  • In view of this wide array of opinions and the concrete episodes involving firearms, the present study aimed to analyze firearms' social representations. (bvsalud.org)
  • A firearm may be generally defined as an assembly of a barrel and action from which a projectile is propelled through the deflagration (rapid burning) of a propellant (gunpowder). (medscape.com)
  • Most modern firearms (with the notable exception of smoothbore shotguns) have rifled barrels to impart spin to the projectile for improved flight stability. (wikipedia.org)
  • A firearm is a weapon which uses combustion to propel a projectile to a target. (citizendium.org)
  • In addition to aiding the enforcement of Federal requirements for gun purchases, compliance inspections of existing licensees focus on assisting law enforcement to identify and apprehend criminals who illegally purchase firearms. (atf.gov)
  • Special Counsel David Weiss will face a Second Amendment challenge if he prosecutes the president's son for illegally buying a firearm. (reason.com)
  • In modern firearm designs, the mechanism to initiate firing is generally constructed within the frame or receiver of the firearm and is referred to as the firing or trigger mechanism. (wikipedia.org)
  • For example, you can purchase a firearm that contains a vise-like device that covers the trigger. (brickhousesecurity.com)
  • You can also purchase a firearm containing a cable gun lock, which ultimately secures the trigger of your firearm. (brickhousesecurity.com)
  • If you have an older firearm that you want to secure, you can always purchase a trigger lock from a firearm retailer. (brickhousesecurity.com)
  • Most firearm triggers are "single-action", meaning that the trigger is designed only for the single function of disengaging the sear , which allows for a spring -tensioned hammer / striker to be released. (wikipedia.org)
  • In "double-action" firearm designs, the trigger also performs the additional function of cocking the hammer - and there are many designs where the trigger is used for a range of other functions. (wikipedia.org)
  • When considering the practical accuracy of a firearm, the trigger takeup is often considered the least critical stage of the trigger pull. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since the firearms and ammunition excise tax began in 1937, more than $6.4 billion has been collected from firearms and ammunition manufacturers benefiting wildlife restoration and hunter education. (prnewswire.com)
  • The United States has by far the highest rate of child and teen firearm mortality among peer nations. (kff.org)
  • Because peer countries' mortality data are not available for children ages 1-17 years old alone, we group firearm mortality data for teens ages 18 and 19 years old with data for children ages 1-17 years old in all countries for a direct comparison. (kff.org)
  • If the child and teen firearm mortality rate in the U.S. had been brought down to rates seen in Canada, we estimate that approximately 30,000 children's and teenagers' lives in the U.S. would have been saved since 2010 (an average of about 2,500 lives per year). (kff.org)
  • Even in New York and New Jersey, which have the lowest child and teen firearm mortality rates among those with available data, the rate is still over three times that in Canada. (kff.org)
  • ATF recognizes the role that firearms play in violent crimes and pursues an integrated regulatory and enforcement strategy. (atf.gov)
  • If you need assistance regarding firearms enforcement -related issues, please contact your local ATF office . (atf.gov)
  • Soon after the adoption of the M1911 pistol, the term "magazine" was settled on by the military and firearms experts, though the term " clip " is often used in its place (though only for detachable magazines, never fixed). (wikipedia.org)
  • Shooters aim firearms at their targets with hand-eye coordination, using either iron sights or optical sights. (wikipedia.org)
  • Announced in July 2006, Firearms: Source began production to resurrect the good name of Firearms and bring a whole new meaning to modern shooters through ultra realistic weapon handling, quasi-realistic environments, and pure arcade shooter carnage. (moddb.com)
  • Despite an overall decrease in homicides over the past three years, the proportion involving firearms peaked in 2018 accounting for 72% of homicides. (eurekalert.org)
  • The decision casts further doubt on the constitutionality of a federal law that makes it a felony for illegal drug users to own firearms. (reason.com)
  • Denver Broncos cornerback Faion Hicks was placed under arrest Saturday night and is facing a third-degree felony charge over a concealed firearm. (breitbart.com)
  • In this session, Stephanie Verseman of Breckenridge Insurance reviews the key components and considerations of buying insurance for firearm industry-related businesses. (nssf.org)
  • The main problem with these solutions is that they increase the bulk and/or weight of a firearm, over a firearm with a single barrel and/or single chamber. (wikipedia.org)
  • Firearms use triggers to initiate the firing of a cartridge seated within the gun barrel chamber . (wikipedia.org)
  • Provisional firearm death data might initially be displayed after an eight-month lag to ensure a high level of completeness. (cdc.gov)
  • The Firearms Records Bureau is the Commonwealth's repository for all firearms license and transaction data, issues non-resident firearms licenses and resident alien permits, and provides guidance to local licensing officers. (mass.gov)
  • Participants responded to a word evocation questionnaire, an open-ended question on firearm carrying permit, and reported demographic data. (bvsalud.org)
  • The lock of a firearm is the mechanism used to initiate firing. (wikipedia.org)
  • A retired doctor was arrested after authorities allegedly discovered cocaine, ketamine and firearms aboard his yacht in Nantucket Harbor. (breitbart.com)
  • A juvenile was arrested after allegedly making threats with a firearm at Concordia High School in Omaha. (wowt.com)
  • In the current paper, Northwestern Medicine researchers found that participants who had been victimized by a weapon as adolescents were between two and three times more likely to perpetuate firearm violence as adults. (eurekalert.org)
  • Educate children, youth, families and adults about preventing firearm tragedies. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • Designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860, it was one of the first firearms to use self-contained metallic cartridges . (wikipedia.org)
  • To find out about your gun's serial number simply click on your firearm. (browning.com)
  • The full range of E4J materials includes university modules on integrity and ethics, crime prevention and criminal justice, anti-corruption, organized crime, trafficking in persons / smuggling of migrants, cybercrime, wildlife, forest and fisheries crime, counter-terrorism as well as firearms. (unodc.org)
  • The Washington State Firearm Tragedy Prevention Network brings people, organizations and resources together in a non-political way to work together to prevent firearm tragedies. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • We encourage anyone with an interest in keeping communities safe, educated and informed about firearm tragedy prevention to attend network meetings. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • Stopping firearm violence now and in the future requires a comprehensive prevention approach focused on reducing inequities. (cdc.gov)
  • Developed under UNODC's Education for Justice (E4J) initiative, a component of the Global Programme for the Implementation of the Doha Declaration, this Module forms part of the E4J University Module Series on Firearms and is accompanied by a Teaching Guide. (unodc.org)
  • The subset of light firearms that only use kinetic projectiles and are compact enough to be operated to full capacity by a single infantryman (individual-served) are also referred to as small arms. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] As of 2018[update] the Small Arms Survey reported that there were over one billion firearms distributed globally, of which 857 million (about 85 percent) were in civilian hands. (wikipedia.org)