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, Iraq by the US Marine Corps in 2004]] Small arms are defined as smaller Infantry weapons, such as Firearm s that an individual soldier can carry. It is usually limited to Revolver s, Pistol s, Submachine Gun s, Shotgun s, Carbine s, Assault Rifle s, Rifle s, Squad Automatic Weapon s, Light Machine-gun s, general-purpose machine-guns, medium machine-guns, and Hand Grenade s. However, it can also include heavy machine-guns, as well as smaller mortars, recoilless rifles and some rocket launchers, depending on the context. Large mortars, howitzers, cannons, vehicles, and larger pieces of equipment are not considered small arms. Normally, if heavier items are included, the term light weapons is used, which encompasses ) or Muzzleloading Black Powder firearms, many of which are larger than .50 caliber. The term which encompasses both, SALW (Small Arms and Light Weapons), is used by many of the organizations (see IANSA ) who work to limit the proliferation of SALW. For example much of the action of the UN to tackle the issue is raised in the UN SALW conference. See Small Arms Proliferation issues for the international movement to restrict the sale of military-grade small arms in conflict zones. The International Action Network On Small Arms (IANSA) is an international non-governmental organisation, working to stop the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons. The Dutch film director Sander Francken made a documentary called "Dealing and Wheeling in Small Arms" about the problems concerning the use and trade of small arms, especially for developing countries where the use small arms have devastating effects on the civilians Dealing and Wheeling in Small Arms . SEE ALSO
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