molonlabe
Ultimate Member
Just received this from WVCDL. I searched the forum I don't see it. I'm posting this in the WV forum.
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Executive Overreach (national)
I apologize in advance for a rare deviation from our "WV only" policy, as we feel it is imperative that we highlight a national issue. We must pass some critical information to WV gun owners, gunsmiths, and manufacturers.
President Obama has over-reached in a way that can, and if left to stand, will have a severe chilling effect on the exercise of our Second Amendment rights. And at present, based on our interpretation of a Department of State guidance letter, many of us may be considered felons as this is typed.
Thus we must make you aware of this condition.
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) strictly regulates the export of technology that can be used for military purposes. It is broad ranging and covers many things from encryption technology, through weapons systems and training of foreign nationals. The penalty for violating ITAR regulations is severe. It includes a one million dollar fine, and 20 years in prison.
Our interpretation of the guidance letter dated 7/22 (you can click above to read the actual document) is that anyone who drills and taps a scope mount, polishes a trigger, or modifies a firearm in any way that requires tools and improves the firearm's function or accuracy, could be prosecuted as a violation of ITAR.
Further, the definition of "automated" reloading is sufficiently vague that we believe individuals may be prosecuted for the use of a progressive reloader.
Also, it is critical to note that intent to export is not a factor in ITAR. Whether you intend to export an item out of the country or not, is completely irrelevant.
Put short, this guidance letter is an abomination and a massive executive over-reach.
The WVCDL is in touch with our national delegation, and we are doing what we can to help deal with this problem. At present, we have no action items for our membership. But please stay tuned, as that is subject to change. Regardless, the main purpose of this message is a notification of this change to gun owners, and especially gunsmiths within our membership and in West Virginia at large.
Stay tuned. This is big, and this is bad.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact...22215&ca=96800ffe-441f-4c21-97e4-8a750ea4e032
Link to the letter.
http://pmddtc.state.gov/compliance/...ement to Firearms Manufacturers (Publish).pdf
Text here
Executive Overreach (national)
I apologize in advance for a rare deviation from our "WV only" policy, as we feel it is imperative that we highlight a national issue. We must pass some critical information to WV gun owners, gunsmiths, and manufacturers.
President Obama has over-reached in a way that can, and if left to stand, will have a severe chilling effect on the exercise of our Second Amendment rights. And at present, based on our interpretation of a Department of State guidance letter, many of us may be considered felons as this is typed.
Thus we must make you aware of this condition.
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) strictly regulates the export of technology that can be used for military purposes. It is broad ranging and covers many things from encryption technology, through weapons systems and training of foreign nationals. The penalty for violating ITAR regulations is severe. It includes a one million dollar fine, and 20 years in prison.
Our interpretation of the guidance letter dated 7/22 (you can click above to read the actual document) is that anyone who drills and taps a scope mount, polishes a trigger, or modifies a firearm in any way that requires tools and improves the firearm's function or accuracy, could be prosecuted as a violation of ITAR.
Further, the definition of "automated" reloading is sufficiently vague that we believe individuals may be prosecuted for the use of a progressive reloader.
Also, it is critical to note that intent to export is not a factor in ITAR. Whether you intend to export an item out of the country or not, is completely irrelevant.
Put short, this guidance letter is an abomination and a massive executive over-reach.
The WVCDL is in touch with our national delegation, and we are doing what we can to help deal with this problem. At present, we have no action items for our membership. But please stay tuned, as that is subject to change. Regardless, the main purpose of this message is a notification of this change to gun owners, and especially gunsmiths within our membership and in West Virginia at large.
Stay tuned. This is big, and this is bad.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact...22215&ca=96800ffe-441f-4c21-97e4-8a750ea4e032
Link to the letter.
http://pmddtc.state.gov/compliance/...ement to Firearms Manufacturers (Publish).pdf