Export authorisation, import and transit measures for firearms, their parts and components and ammunition

This procedure aims to align EU rules with the UN Firearms Protocol, specifically Article 10, concerning the international trade of firearms. It establishes clear measures for export authorisations, imports, and transit of firearms, their parts, and ammunition to enhance security and combat illicit trafficking.

The measures will affect businesses involved in the legal trade of firearms and ammunition, as well as customs and border authorities. It seeks to strengthen controls and cooperation to prevent weapons from falling into the wrong hands.