The UN definition for SALW differentiates between small and light weapons. Moreover, while modern armies require many types of sophisticated weapons, even the smallest and weakest military force will be equipped with small arms. Small arms often play a role in non-state conflicts and are the weapons preferred by criminals and politically motivated groups. And, even though many weapons such as sticks, knives and even spears are still used today, small arms-pistols, rifles and related arms-are almost invariably involved. When people resort to violence in this way, arms that can be handled by one person are the preferred choice. Often, such conflicts become violent, because people feel they are unable to agree.
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