No More Russian Ammo - New Sanctions! Biden Bans Ammo - WHAT?!

Published on August 21, 2021
Duration: 4:08

New sanctions imposed by the US State Department under the CBRW Act will restrict the permanent importation of certain Russian firearms and ammunition. These sanctions, effective September 7, 2021, for a minimum of 12 months, impact new and pending permit applications for firearms and ammunition manufactured or located in Russia. The speaker asserts these measures are a form of backdoor gun control, unrelated to the stated reason of the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.

Quick Summary

New US State Department sanctions under the CBRW Act ban the permanent importation of Russian firearms and ammunition. Effective September 7, 2021, for a minimum of 12 months, these measures impact new and pending permit applications for Russian-origin items.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Russian Ammo Ban
  2. 00:12State Department Effects Sheet
  3. 00:31New Sanctions Imposed
  4. 00:37CBRW Act Explained
  5. 00:48Reason for Sanctions: Navalny Poisoning
  6. 01:10Speaker's View: Backdoor Gun Control
  7. 01:31Details of New Sanctions
  8. 02:03Impact on New Imports
  9. 02:11Form 6 Renewal Requirement
  10. 02:46Sanctions Effective Date
  11. 02:57Duration of Sanctions
  12. 03:03Conditions for Lifting Sanctions
  13. 03:50Impact on the AK World and Markets

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new US sanctions impacting Russian ammunition imports?

The US State Department has imposed sanctions under the CBRW Act, restricting the permanent importation of Russian firearms and ammunition. This affects new and pending permit applications for items manufactured or located in Russia, effective September 7, 2021, for at least 12 months.

What is the stated reason for the US sanctions on Russian ammunition?

The official reason cited by the US State Department for these sanctions is Russia's use of a nerve agent in the poisoning of opposition figure Alexey Navalny in August 2020. The sanctions are part of a second round of measures.

How do the new sanctions affect ammunition importers?

Importers must renew their Form 6 permits for ammunition importation. Under the new sanctions, any expired permits or reapplications for importation will be denied, effectively halting new imports of Russian ammunition.

When do the new sanctions on Russian ammunition imports take effect and how long will they last?

The sanctions took effect upon publication in the Federal Register on September 7, 2021. They are set to remain in place for a minimum of 12 months, with potential for extension if conditions are not met.

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