{"id":2083088,"date":"2023-10-29T10:22:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T14:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-freezes-firearm-exports-pending-review-claims-us-policy-interests\/"},"modified":"2023-10-29T10:25:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T14:25:11","slug":"biden-administration-freezes-firearm-exports-pending-review-claims-us-policy-interests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-freezes-firearm-exports-pending-review-claims-us-policy-interests\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Administration halts firearm exports for review, citing &#8216;US policy interests&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-administration-freezes-firearm-exports-pending-review-claims-us-policy-interests%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083088&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Department \u2062of Commerce Puts a Pause on Civilian Gun Exports<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Commerce has implemented a 90-day freeze on most civilian gun exports, aiming to\u2062 protect US policy interests and prevent firearms\u2062 from falling into the wrong hands.<\/p>\n<p>The reason for this action is \u200bto evaluate the risk of firearms being diverted to entities that promote regional instability, violate\u200d human rights, or fuel criminal activities.<\/p>\n<p>This unprecedented move affects the sale of firearms \u200cand ammunition in American gun stores, impacting countries like\u2062 Brazil, Thailand, and Guatemala.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2062some nations\u200d with individual export agreements, such as Israel and Ukraine, are exempt from the pause, most civilian firearms exports will be \u200chalted.<\/p>\n<p>Companies like Sturm Ruger &#038;\u200d Co., Vista Outdoor, and Smith &#038; Wesson Brands may face consequences \u200cdue to this decision.<\/p>\n<p>Government \u200bcustomers from\u200b other countries will \u2062need \u200bto \u2064provide \u200cinformation on who will\u2062 possess the purchased guns, and applications from abroad to buy American-made \u200cguns will \u2062be put on hold.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Democratic lawmakers criticized the Commerce Department for its gun export policies, highlighting concerns about the increase in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-freezes-firearm-exports-pending-review-claims-us-policy-interests\/\" title=\"Biden Administration halts firearm exports for review, citing 'US policy interests'.\">assault weapon export license approvals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After the export\u200d freeze was announced, Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro\u2064 of Texas welcomed the news, \u2062stating that firearms from the United States have contributed to violence and instability abroad.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>Silicon Valley \u200band\u2062 the \u200bBig Tech tyrants have done everything they can to put The Western \u2062Journal out of business. Our faithful subscribers have kept us going.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you\u2019ve never chosen to subscribe, let me be honest: <b>We need your help \u2062today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I also want to send you an autographed copy of \u201cCounterpunch,\u201d which will give you a plan to fight back for our beloved country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\">Subscribe right now<\/a> \u2013 The Western Journal stands \u2062for truth in \u200bthis difficult \u2063time.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please stand with us by subscribing today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western Journal<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-administration-freezes-firearm-exports-pending-review-claims-us-policy-interests\/\">Biden Administration Freezes Firearm Exports Pending Review, Claims &#8216;US Policy Interests&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How might the temporary halt in civilian gun exports impact the availability of firearms and ammunition in countries heavily reliant on imports?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Xempt\u2062 from the freeze, the \u2062majority of countries will\u200d be affected by this temporary halt in civilian gun exports. This decision has been\u2064 met with mixed reactions as some argue that it\u200d infringes on the \u2062rights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-sheriffs-tell-newsom-they-wont-enforce-covid-curfew\/\" title=\"California Sheriffs Tell Newsom They Won't Enforce COVID Curfew\">law-abiding citizens<\/a>, while others see it as a necessary step in improving international security.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Commerce, which oversees the export \u2063of firearms \u2064from the United States,\u2062 has stated that this freeze \u200bis necessary to ensure that American\u2062 firearms do \u2064not end up in the wrong hands. By evaluating the risk\u2064 of diversion to entities that may promote regional instability, violate human rights, or engage in criminal activities, the department aims to maintain a responsible and ethical approach to the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whos-actually-winning-the-war-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"Who\u2019s Actually Winning the War in Ukraine?\">global arms trade<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This decision comes at a time \u200cwhen concerns over illicit firearms trafficking have been on the\u200c rise. Several countries, particularly in Latin America and Southeast Asia, have experienced \u2064a surge in violence fueled\u2064 by the proliferation \u200cof weapons. By implementing this temporary\u2062 freeze, the Department of Commerce hopes to \u200ccontribute to efforts to curb this trend and\u2062 promote peace and stability in these regions.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of this freeze will be felt primarily by American gun stores that\u200d rely on the export of firearms to countries like Brazil, Thailand, and\u2063 Guatemala. While these countries have their own \u200cdomestic firearm industries, they also heavily depend on imported weapons.\u2064 The temporary halt in civilian gun \u2063exports \u2064will\u200c likely disrupt the supply chain and lead to a decrease in availability of firearms and ammunition in these countries.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that not all countries \u2062will be equally affected by this\u200c freeze. Some nations, such as Israel and Ukraine, have\u2062 individual \u200dexport agreements with the United States that allow them to continue\u2062 receiving firearms even during this freeze. This exemption\u2063 is based on their record of responsible use and adherence to international arms control standards.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to implement this freeze has received both support and criticism. Supporters argue that it is a necessary step in preventing firearms from falling into the wrong hands and contributing to violence and instability. They view it as a responsible action that aligns with the broader goals of international security and arms\u200b control.<\/p>\n<p>Critics, on the other hand,\u200b claim \u200dthat this\u200d freeze infringes on the rights of law-abiding citizens. They argue that responsible gun owners should not be punished for the \u200dactions of a few, and that restrictions on civilian gun exports only serve to limit the options available to individuals seeking to protect themselves\u2064 and\u2062 exercise their Second Amendment rights.<\/p>\n<p>As the 90-day freeze goes \u2063into effect, it remains to \u2063be seen what\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minority-employees-slam-house-dem-plan-to-boost-diversity-at-state-department\/\" title=\"Minority Employees Slam House Dem Plan To Boost Diversity at State Department\">long-term impact<\/a> it will have on the global arms trade and international security.\u2064 The Department of Commerce hopes that this temporary halt will provide an opportunity to thoroughly evaluate the risks associated with civilian gun exports and develop more effective measures to prevent firearms diversion. Ultimately, the goal is\u200d to strike a balance between promoting responsible\u200c exports and protecting US policy interests while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Commerce has halted civilian gun exports for 90 days to safeguard US policy interests. While the reason for this action was not explicitly stated, the department aims to assess its firearms sales policy. This move ensures that the policy aligns with national interests, as reported by Bloomberg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":2083089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2083088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2083088"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083088\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2083089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2083088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2083088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2083088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}