The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has redefined Gunsmithing in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) control the export and import of defense-related articles and services on the United States Munitions List (USML). Gunsmithing in nearly every case is not in the business of Exporting defense articles. This new "direction" will devastate most mom and pop small gunsmith businesses by the heavy and costly burden of having to register with the DDTC the same as a Defense Arms Exporter supplier just because they need to drill a hole or if they make a discontinued part for a gun made in the 1800's just ONE time. This will cause many small gunsmith businesses to go out of business. This new rule must be changed with gunsmithing removed and left to the ATF rules only.
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