7/25/2012

BREAKING NEWS: TEXT OF UN ARMS TRADE TREATY

A copy of the treaty is available here.  It does include restrictions on small arms.

UPDATE: From Fox News:

But even without amendments, there is plenty for the U.S. not to like in the draft, say critics. The treaty could set the stage for legal challenges to U.S. aid to allies like Israel and Taiwan, and it could also expose private information about U.S. gun owners.  . . .
But release of the draft so close to Friday’s deadline for a final text sends a strong signal that the treaty’s broad strokes are already set, observers say.
While critics say U.S. gun owners and interests would be left exposed by the draft, it has drawn criticism on other fronts. Activists on the political left say it is a gift to illicit gunrunners around the world, and the only group that seems to like it is the rogue states leading talks, say critics. . . .

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Blogger Lazy Bike Commuter said...

Link is bad, should point here:

http://www.thegunmag.com/breaking-news-proposed-un-arms-trade-treaty-includes-small-arms/

7/25/2012 11:37 AM  

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