US halts exports of most civilian firearms for 90 days

[JohnyMac]

Interesting development. Can "they" prohibit similar here, but to domestic retail stores? I bet ya' "they" will try. It would take 90-days to get to the SCOTUS to reverse the order.

WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. has stopped issuing export licenses for most civilian firearms and ammunition for 90 days for all non-governmental users, the Commerce Department said on Friday, citing national security and foreign policy interests.

The Commerce Department did not provide further details for the pause, which also includes shotguns and optical sights, but said an urgent review will assess the "risk of firearms being diverted to entities or activities that promote regional instability, violate human rights, or fuel criminal activities." - Reuters

The ironic thing is that President Biden left $80B worth of firearms, not shotguns, and ammo in Afghanistan.

[Sir John Honeybucket]

Seems like a first step, get the unlawful regulation in place and then just scribble in the real target: U.S. citizens.

[Nemo]

Any chances prices might drop with a bit extra supply on local markets?

Nemo

But then again.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/26/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-shooting-in-lewiston-maine/

October 26, 2023
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Lewiston, Maine

Once again, our nation is in mourning after yet another senseless and tragic mass shooting. Today, Jill and I are praying for the Americans who?ve lost their lives, for those still in critical care, and for the families, survivors, and community members enduring shock and grief.
 
I also urge area residents to heed the warnings and guidance of local officials. Numerous Federal law enforcement personnel are on the scene and actively working with state and local partners. As I told Maine Governor Janet Mills, Senators Collins and King, and Congressman Golden last night, I have directed my administration to provide everything that is needed to support the people of Maine. We will continue to be there every step of the way.
 
For countless Americans who have survived gun violence and been traumatized by it, a shooting such as this reopens deep and painful wounds. Far too many Americans have now had a family member killed or injured as a result of gun violence. That is not normal, and we cannot accept it.
 
While we have made progress on gun safety through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the two dozen executive actions I?ve taken, and the establishment of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, it?s simply not enough.

Today, in the wake of yet another tragedy, I urge Republican lawmakers in Congress to fulfill their duty to protect the American people. Work with us to pass a bill banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, to enact universal background checks, to require safe storage of guns, and end immunity from liability for gun manufacturers. This is the very least we owe every American who will now bear the scars ? physical and mental ? of this latest attack.

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