193 nations met in New York this week to negotiate an arms treaty . The United Nations wants the trade of conventional weapons only . ` ` Small Arms '' include rifles , hand grenades and rocket - propelled grenades . In 2004 , the U.N. attempted to stem the flow of weapons with an international embargo -- to no avail . The nations could not come to an agreement in July 2012 .
193 nations met in New York this week to negotiate an arms treaty . The United Nations wants the trade of conventional weapons only . ` ` Small Arms '' include rifles , hand grenades and rocket - propelled grenades . The nations could not come to an agreement in July 2012 .