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 1 shotgun, 12-gauge, Magnum, pump action, Remington [SN:  S346543M] 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. R/V Laurence M. Gould No armaments are currently onboard the R/V Laurence M. Gould.