Information Exchange Under
Articles III and VII(5) of the
ANTARCTIC TREATY
United States Antarctic Activities
Activities Planned for 2001-2002
V. Armaments
V. Armaments
Section V details the number and type of armaments possessed by
personnel at the main Antarctic stations and on research vessels.
Signaling devices such as flare pistols are not included.
McMurdo Station
No armaments are currently stored or in use at McMurdo Station.
Palmer Station
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2 pistols, 38-caliber, Smith and Wesson [SN: 2D09672; SN: 2D06268]
1 shotgun, 12-gauge, Magnum, pump action, Remington [SN: S346543M]
1 shotgun, 12-gauge, double barrel, Centrure Liege [SN: 6633]
1 shotgun, 12-gauge, over and under, Fabrica Haliana [SN: 77978]
1 mini ranch rifle, 223-calibre, Ruger [SN: 188-32652]
Note: SN = Serial Number
South Pole Station
No armaments are currently stored or in use at South Pole Station.
R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER
No armaments are currently onboard the R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER.
National Science Foundation
Arlington, Virginia 22230
November 30, 2001
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Information Exchange Under
Articles III and VII(5) of the
ANTARCTIC TREATY
United States Antarctic Activities
Activities Planned for 2001-2002
V. Armaments
R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD
No armaments are currently onboard the R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD.
National Science Foundation
Arlington, Virginia 22230
November 30, 2001
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