Posted on 01/23/2020 5:55:44 AM PST by marktwain
The Trump administration is at the point of finalizing reform of antiquated Cold War rules which were used to target gunsmiths and small gun manufacturers. Included in the reforms is the transfer of responsibility for the export of most firearms and ammunition from the Department of State to the Department of Commerce.
In 2016, the State Department, under the Obama administration, “clarified” the definition of “manufacturers” who were required to register under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The registration fee was $2,250 per year. PNJ.com reports the actions of the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC):
The DDTC defined manufacturing as, among other things: The production of firearm parts, the systemized production of ammunition, modifications that change round capacity, the machining or cutting of firearms resulting in enhanced capability, and use of any special tooling or equipment upgrading in order to improve the capability of assembled or repaired firearms.
The change in definition appeared to cover everything from drilling and tapping for scope mounts to threading a barrel. It impacted the small gunsmith, for whom $2,250 a year would be a large expenditure, more than large manufacturers. Those small gunsmiths are the least likely to be a threat to the United States military.
Attempts to reform the bureaucratic attack on gunsmiths began immediately. Return to the status quo was opposed by those who wish a disarmed population.
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Excellent!
But I'll take it as a net-positive.
PDJT sides with the Constitution. Demoncrats hate both.
Have you heard any scuttlebutt about suppressors?
Not sure what the original justification of these rules as a "Cold War" issue was. The soviet Union and the Chicoms were giving away AKs (and any other arms) to any group that would swear allegiance to the workers revolution. Not to mention that any reasonably mechanically inclined individual with access to a machine shop can manufacture a sub-machine guns in a few hours.
She said there was an attempt to get suppressors removed from the ITAR, but it was unsuccessful.
Good contact.
We will need a Republican House (sans never Trumpers), Senate and President Trump to get the Hearing Protection act through.
Suppressors are restricted by law, licences details are admin regs, one requires legislation changes, the other an admin change.
Good news that something is happening in the administrative state. Next move should be to push for the removal of suppressors from the NFA list.
Looking forward to that sweet day.
Next move should be to push for the removal of the NFA.
Fixed it for you.
Fixed it for you.
You are right, of course. Thanks for the correction!
Cheers and FReegards... :-)
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