Others highlighted the threat caused by converted and reactivated firearms, pointed out that these weapons are not covered by the current directive, and therefore called for stricter rules, in particular: an indestructible marking of weapons; a ban on geometric marking; strict requirements for qualifications of dealers; a clear definition of brokers; the keeping of digitised data for an unlimited period; guidelines for deactivation of weapons; the incorporation in the directive of the import of weapons into the EU; the limitation to two categories of firearms (prohibited or subject to authorisation); restrictions on how many fire ...[+++]arms a single person is allowed to own; and physical inspections in case of transfer of weapons.

1. For the purpose of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm, the Member States shall, at the time of manufacture of each firearm, either require unique marking including the name or trademark of the manufacturer, the country or place of manufacture, the serial number and the year of manufacture (if not part of the serial number), as laid down in the Convention of 1 July 1969 on Reciprocal Recognition of Proofmarks on Small Arms (CIP), or maintain any alternative unique user-friendly marking with a number or alphanumeric code, permitting ready identification by all States of the country of manufacture.

(3a) Respect for intellectual property and labelling of works are preconditions for increased distribution and exploitation of digital content on global networks.

(6) Respect for intellectual property and labelling of works are preconditions for increased distribution and exploitation of digital content on global networks.

(6) Respect for intellectual property and labelling of works are preconditions for increased distribution and exploitation of digital content on global networks.