The National Rifle Association , the American gun lobby , has vowed to oppose the treaty 's ratification in the U.S. Senate . the United Nations will regulate transfers of heavy weapons and small arms . The United States , North Korea and Syria voted against the treaty at the United Nations . Iran and European Union praise the treaty ; the NRA opposes it .
the United Nations will regulate transfers of heavy weapons and small arms . The United States , North Korea and Syria voted against the treaty at the United Nations . Iran and European Union praise the treaty ; the NRA opposes it .