THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SMALL ARMS ACQUISITION AND POSSESSION
The acquisition and possession of firearms have significant psychological implications for individuals and communities alike. Understanding the motivations behind gun ownership is essential for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, mental health professionals and the general public as a whole. This article explores the psychology of gun acquisition and possession in Ghana, drawing insights from the Arms […]
WAANSA CONVENE CSOs TO ENHANCE ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING CAPACITY FOR LEGAL REFORMS ON SMALL ARMS IN GHANA
Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), spearheaded by the West Africa Network on Small Arms and Light Weapons (WAANSA) Ghana, have convened in Accra for a 3-day workshop aimed at enhancing advocacy and lobbying capacities for legal reforms in small arms in Ghana. The objective of the workshop is to build capacity in order to […]
2-DAY WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS AND PRIVATE MILITARY ACTIVITIES IN AFRICA CONCLUDES
Accra, Ghana – A 2-day workshop aimed at addressing the evolving threats posed by the illicit proliferation Advanced Conventional Weapons (ACW) and Private Military Companies (PMCs) activities in Africa has concluded successfully. Organized by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons in partnership with the Halo Trust USA Team, the event brought together […]
SMALL ARMS COMMISSION AND AMAT REVIEW WORKSHOP ON ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT VALIDATION SYSTEM
As part of its efforts to promote the safe and secure management of Small Arms and Light Weapons and Ammunition, the European Union (EU), in collaboration with its implementing partner, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), has developed an internationally recognized Arms and Ammunition Management Validation System (AAMVS) based on international standards and […]
THE SMALL ARMS COMMISSION (NACSA) PAYS A COURTESY CALL TO THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
In a significant move towards addressing the rising concern of gun-related incidents in Ghana, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) on 17th May 2024 paid a courtesy call to the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Ghana (UG). This meeting brought together some staff of the […]
THE SMALL ARMS COMMISSION TRAINS OFFICERS IN WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION AND TRACING
In collaboration with the African Union Commission (AU), Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC), and the Bundeswehr Verification Centre and with support from the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons organised a comprehensive 3-day training program for its officers and personnel from various security agencies. The […]
REDEFINING MASCULINITY: CHOOSING DIALOGUE OVERDRAWING DAGGERS; WORDS ABOVE WEAPONS (GUNS) IN THE FACE OF CONFLICT.
In a world consumed by the devastating consequences of gun violence, the traditional image ofmasculinity often intersects with aggression and force. But what if being a “real man” meansrejecting violence as solution to tensions and embracing dialogue as a path to resolution ofconflicts? Picture this: A man discovers betrayal. His immediate reaction is driven by […]
SALIENT FUND PROJECT LAUNCHED
Accra, Ghana – In a collaborative effort spearheaded by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, alongside the United Nations Development Programme- Ghana (UNDP-Ghana) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the “Saving Lives Entity (SALIENT) FUND PROJECT” has been launched. The launch ceremony, held in Accra brought together distinguished […]
STAKEHOLDERS CONVENE AT SALIENT FUND PROJECT RETREAT TO ADDRESS ILLICIT ARMS TRAFFICKING
Accra, Ghana – In response to the escalating security challenges in the Sahel region and neighboring countries, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) is embarking on a series of interventions to combat the illicit trafficking of small arms, light weapons, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This initiative comes under the framework […]
KNOW THE LAW: FAILURE TO PROPERLY TRANSFER GUN OWNERSHIP CAN LAND YOU BEHIND BARS – SMALL ARMS COMMISSION
Owning a gun may be seen by some as a symbol of protection while others view them as instruments of fear and aggression, capable of inflicting irreparable harm in a split second. In Ghana, owning a firearm is a privilege and not a right. The Arms and Ammunition (Amendment) Act, 1972 (Act 604) is the […]