Death of an industry by regulation...

[BPTactical]

Anything ever come of this? I'm curious if the Trump administration has done anything to drain the swamp at these departments...

I don't see that he's done all that much for guns, just hasn't done much against them- unlike Hildebeast would have.

TIA

I have not seen/heard any changes to the ITAR "Guidance" as yet.

[BigBear]

So our government can give billions in arms and financial aid to hostile states but we cannot do gunsmithing as a business in our own city among friends?...

Mod Edit...This site does not condone illegal activity or even the suggestion of such activity.

[earplug]

How many have written there elected leaders?
This regulation impacts on local industry and jobs. I'd think Doug Lamborn would like to help get rid of this law.
This regulation makes US based firearm designers uncompetitive on the global market.

[Martinjmpr]

I wonder if a group of gunsmiths could get together and petition the Federal District Court for a declaratory judgment on whether the law affects them or not? It seems to me that if they are in fear that conducting business as usual might subject them to criminal prosecution, they have been 'burdened' by the law to a sufficient extent that it would give them standing to have a judge declare whether or not the law applies to them.

[BigBear]

So our government can give billions in arms and financial aid to hostile states but we cannot do gunsmithing as a business in our own city among friends?...

Mod Edit...This site does not condone illegal activity or even the suggestion of such activity.

Hmmm.... My apologies Mod, not quite sure what I said that was illegal.

[Gman]

Under the table cash business to avoid a law against that business, maybe?

[BigBear]

Under the table cash business to avoid a law against that business, maybe?

I wasn't supporting it, I was musing I can see why that sort of stuff happens and why people turn to it when things get so regulated that they can't live, black market, etc... but anyways, my apologies, won't happen again. I did not state things correctly to meet all criteria, and I'll try to be more comprehensive and selective of the language I use. My apologies.

[O2HeN2]

So, BPTactical, will this offer you some reprieve? Looks like the ITAR regulations are out for commercial firearms...

http://www.breitbart.com/big-governm...-restrictions/

O2

Of course, this could just become a ping-pong game from one president to another

[roberth]

In addition making the export of firearms easier, the move will save “small gunsmiths” over $2,000 annually by eliminating the requirement that the register with the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls each year.

A good thing.

[Erni]

Wow. I was going to vote MAGA next election because Trump drives all the "shmaht" people crazy. But if this holds up I will send him a donation.

So when is the grand reopening?