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This paper briefly describes the historical development of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol as a regional instrument to increase control over the proliferation of small arms in the region. It places the Protocol within the context of other international and continental agreements, outlines its main provisions and provides an analysis of the implementation challenges that it poses for SADC member states. It also describes the efforts taken to implement the SADC Protocol in the region and offers suggestions in terms of assessing its effectiveness and potential long-term impact.