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Post by avordvet on May 10, 2017 4:40:09 GMT -5
Gunmakers want oversight shift from State to Commerce
By David Sherfinski, The Washington Times, Monday, May 8, 2017 The gun industry wants the Trump administration to move oversight of certain gun and ammunition exports from the State Department to the Commerce Department, saying the State Department is snaring gunsmiths and hobbyists in arcane rules and fees. Industry officials said the State Department effectively puts standard handguns on nearly equal footing with military-grade weaponry such as aircraft, missiles and explosives, imposing restrictions that are far tighter than they need to be. The department also charges a $2,250 fee for those who fall under its purview. “When you’re exporting what’s clearly a commercial item, but it’s being treated as if it’s a grenade launcher, it’s a little tough,” said Frank Harris, vice president of sales and marketing at Kahr Firearms Group. www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/8/gunmakers-want-oversight-shift-from-state-to-comme/
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