Weapon

: Article 36 of Additional Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions requires states to conduct legal reviews of new weapons to ensure they do not violate international law, a process that is increasingly complex with the rise of autonomous and AI-driven systems.

: Includes nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. Legal and Social Perspectives weapon

: In many jurisdictions, certain classes of weapons—like automatic firearms —are strictly regulated or prohibited for civilian use. : Article 36 of Additional Protocol I of

: These are hand-held implements used for direct physical impact, such as swords , clubs, or maces. : These are hand-held implements used for direct

: These are launched or fired at a target and can be powered by: Muscle Power : Bows, arrows, and javelins. Mechanical Power : Crossbows and catapults. Chemical Power : Rifles, pistols, and missiles. Conventional vs. Nonconventional :

Weapons are categorized based on their mechanism of operation and the type of energy they utilize:

: Rely on kinetic energy (bullets) or chemical energy (bombs and grenades).