Videos tagged with Commerce Department

This video discusses a reintroduced Biden-era rule, allegedly inspired by a UN treaty, that aims to ban the export of firearms from the United States. The speaker, citing sources from the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR), claims this rule, processed through the Commerce Department and Office of Management and Budget, could severely impact American firearm manufacturers and the industry. The rule's justification, based on 'risk of diversion' to non-government end-users, is presented as a pretext for broader gun control, potentially violating federal law that prohibits taxpayer funding for implementing the Arms Trade Treaty without Senate ratification.

This episode of Gun Cranks discusses the Biden Administration's permanent pause on firearm and ammunition exports, impacting small manufacturers and custom handgun makers. The hosts highlight the "5000 cuts" strategy to hinder the firearms industry and touch on the controversial "Property of US Government" marking on civilian firearms. They also briefly discuss the absurdity of Russian "turtle tanks" and the importance of responsible firearm ownership and industry advocacy.

The Biden Administration has implemented new regulations restricting the export of American firearms, impacting the gun industry by an estimated $40 million annually. These regulations, effective May 30, 2024, move export licensing from the Commerce Department back to the State Department, which the speaker characterizes as anti-American and anti-gun. The duration of export licenses has also been reduced from four years to one, increasing the burden and cost for manufacturers.

The Commerce Department has implemented new restrictions on US firearm exports, impacting gun manufacturers' revenue. These changes, framed as preventing firearms from reaching criminals, are seen by some as a "weaponization" of the department for political purposes and gun control. The new rules include tougher review standards and shorter license renewal periods, potentially reducing annual revenue for manufacturers.

This video discusses a new bill introduced by Senate Republicans, including Senator Mike Lee, aimed at stopping the Biden administration's 90-day pause on gun export licenses. The bill, titled the 'Protecting American Gun Exporters Act,' seeks to prevent the Commerce Department from restricting export licenses for American gun manufacturers. The discussion highlights the potential impact on US jobs and the American firearms industry, framing the pause as a political tactic rather than a necessary measure.

This video discusses the Biden Administration's pause on firearm exports, framing it as an attempt to hobble the firearm industry and a favor to gun control special interest groups. It highlights concerns that the pause, justified by national security and foreign policy, could lead to increased regulatory burdens and the undoing of previous export reforms. The content suggests this action is politically motivated and aims to weaken the U.S. firearm industry's ability to arm citizens and allies.

The House Oversight Committee is investigating the Biden Administration's 90-day pause on new export licenses for certain firearms, components, and ammunition. The committee questions whether this action, citing safety and human rights concerns, is a pretext to harm the domestic firearms manufacturing industry and seeks detailed information from the Commerce Department.

This episode of TGC News covers a 90-day export ban on civilian firearms and ammunition by the US Department of Commerce. It also highlights new product releases including Hornady's 22 ARC cartridge, FN's new 5.7x28mm defensive loads, Savage Arms chambering models in 400 Legend, Sig's P365 AXG Legion, Zenith's ZF-56, and an enhanced Rock Island 5.0E. SilencerCo also celebrates its 15th anniversary with a titanium Sparrow suppressor.

This video discusses the US Department of Commerce's temporary 90-day pause on issuing new export licenses for certain firearms, components, and ammunition. The speaker, operating within the FFL community, analyzes the potential reasons behind this decision, including impacting domestic production, preventing illicit arms diversion, and potentially preparing for domestic shortages. Exemptions for specific countries like Israel and Ukraine are noted, and the speaker speculates on the long-term implications for the firearms market.

This video discusses a new policy announced by the Biden Administration's Department of Commerce, which temporarily pauses the issuance of new export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and gun-related parts to non-governmental end users worldwide. The speaker, Mark Smith, argues this policy is an attack on the Second Amendment and the American gun industry, aiming to place American companies at a competitive disadvantage against foreign manufacturers. The policy is presented as a 90-day pause for further assessment of export control policies.

This video criticizes Liberty Safe for allegedly conspiring with the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to remove tariffs on gun safes, which the speaker claims benefited Liberty Safe while potentially paving the way for legislation like 'Ethan's Law' that mandates firearm unloading and securing. The speaker labels Liberty Safe a 'traitor brand' for disregarding constitutional principles in favor of profit.

This video investigates a potential connection between Liberty Safe's political donations to Democratic members of Congress and recent legislative actions. It highlights the removal of tariffs on domestic gun safes by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, chaired by Mike Thompson, and links this to Ethan's Law, a mandated safe storage bill. The speaker suggests that Liberty Safe's donations may have influenced these favorable outcomes for their business.