UN Firearms Trafficking Protocol (Supplement to UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime)

This protocol aims to prevent and combat the illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, their parts, and ammunition. It supplements the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, strengthening international cooperation to tackle this serious issue.

It affects law enforcement agencies, customs authorities, and the firearms industry. The protocol seeks to improve the control of personal weapons and ammunition, thereby enhancing public safety and reducing crime.