The use of weapons has been a major driver of cultural evolution and human history up to today since weapons are a type … See more

– what person or unit uses the weapon
• Personal weapons (or small arms) – designed to be used by a single person.
• Light weapons – 'man-portable' weapons that may require a small team to operate. … See more

The arms industry is a global industry that involves the sale and manufacture of weaponry. It consists of a commercial industry involved in the research and development, engineering, production, and servicing of … See more

The production, possession, trade, and use of many weapons are controlled. This may be at a local or central government level or by international treaty. Examples of such controls include:
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There are a number of issues around the potential ongoing risks from deployed weapons, the safe storage of weapons, and their eventual disposal when they are no longer effective or safe.
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Strange and exotic weapons are a recurring feature or theme in science fiction. In some cases, weapons first introduced in science fiction have now become a reality. Other science fiction weapons, such as force fields and … See more

• Arms industry
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• List of martial arts weapons
• List of practice weapons… See more