Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Canada. 2020 ‘Stockpile Management.’ National Report of Canada on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA); Section 5, p. 13. New York NY: Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations. 1 January
Relevant contents
Laws, regulations and administrative procedures
5.1. Does your country have standards and procedures relating to the management and security of SALW held by the armed forces, police or any other entity authorised to hold SALW? YES
5.1.1. If so, which of the following provisions are included in these standards and procedures?
a) Appropriate locations for stockpiles YES
b) Physical security measures YES
c) Control of access to stocks YES
d) Inventory management and accounting control YES
e) Staff training YES
f) Security, accounting and control of SALW held or transported by operational YES
units or authorised personnel YES
g) Procedures and sanctions in the event of theft or loss YES
5.2. When stocks are identified as surplus, what actions does your country take with regard to the surplus?
a) Officially declare as surplus YES
b) Take out of service YES
c) Record by type, lot, batch, and serial number YES
d) Store separately YES
5.3. In disposing of the surplus stocks, which of the following methods may be used?
a) Destruction YES
b) Sale to another State YES
c) Donation to another State YES
d) Transfer to another state agency YES
e) Sale to civilians YES
f) Sale or transfer to legal entities (e.g. museums, private security companies, etc.) YES
[SALW = Small Arms and Light Weapons]