A public announcement from BP Tactical Services

[BPTactical]

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce effective immediately BP Tactical Services is suspending the bulk of services we offer.
As some of you may have read in this thread: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/157572-...-by-regulation
The State Department has in its infinite wisdom instructed I.T.A.R to "redefine" what it considers "Manufacturing" as it pertains to "Defense related products".
Just about every operation a Gunsmith performs is now considered "Manufacturing" according to I.T.A.R and as such is mandated to "register" with them to the tune of $2250.00 annually.
I had serious concerns regarding this and had the "Guidance" document reviewed by an I.T.A.R Attorney and a couple of Compliance Officers that I know. Their consensus is unanimous, I MUST register to continue in the business I am in.
Financially this is a prohibitive burden at this time, especially for a part time business. Add the fact that I am taxed on the business at nearly 40% and I would have to work 4-5 months of the year for free just to stay within the good graces of Federal regulations.
This I cannot and will not do.
Most of you will think "Screw em, just keep doing what your doing on the DL". Trust me, I have had the same thought. However running afoul of these regulations carries tremendous penalties, fines can be as steep as $1,000,000.00 not to mention Club Fed time.
The risk is not worth the reward.

Any work I have in house currently will be completed but once that is concluded, operations shall be suspended.
There are rumors from reliable sources that the fee structure may change and regulations may get scaled back, but they are only rumors and who knows what a time line may be.

I would like to say "Thank You" to all.

Bert

[beast556]

Total bullshit, im at a loss for words. Sorry you have to close your business.

[Lex_Luthor]

Awww damn Bert. I'm really sorry to hear.

[ray1970]

Well, look at the bright side. At least now you can focus on your own little projects instead of everyone else's.

And if you need the extra money you can always open a dispensary. I hear they really bring in the money.

[Gman]

...and government intrudes even further into our lives...

Sorry to hear it Bert.

[hurley842002]

I've seen gofundme pages for lesser causes..... Sorry to hear Burt.

[Fentonite]

Sorry Bert. Hopefully this gets reversed.

[hurley842002]

I wish I were one of the wealthier members on the forum, I've got a 1911 I wouldn't mind putting $2250 worth of work into, pre-paid of course.

[StagLefty]

Sorry to hear Bert maybe time will bring about a change for you.

[funkymonkey1111]

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