This issue brief describes the United States’ involvement in the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty and recommends that the US take a better approach. Ted Bromund argues that the US should quit the ATT process because it is not currently possible to negotiate an ATT that serves U.S. interests and respects U.S. liberties. The US should oppose with all means any vote in the General Assembly that would seek to adopt a resolution endorsing the current draft ATT text. The US should state that it will not sign or seek ratification of an ATT if it is adopted by the GA, and that it will not recognize such a treaty as constituting customary international law. Any adoption of the ATT would lead to both immediate U.S. withdrawal from other U.N. initiatives related to the ATT and an announcement that the Administration would work with Congress to withhold financial contributions relevant to the ATT and related initiatives.