The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), announced a new rule tightening export controls on firearms, ammunition, and related components to private citizens in countries with high levels of violence. This interim final rule aims to amend the Department's licensing policy and is open for public comment until July 1. The move has been praised by some lawmakers, such as Joaquin Castro, who has long advocated for reform in how the U.S. sells firearms abroad, citing the role of U.S. firearm exports in fueling global violence. However, the rule has also been criticized by gun rights groups, who view it as an attack on firearms manufacturers, aligning with President Biden's previous commitments to tighten gun control.
#ICYMI: @BISgov released an interim final rule amending the Department’s licensing policy for exports of firearms, ammunition, and related components under its jurisdiction. Public comment is accepted until July 1. https://t.co/ys6jzjWlLV https://t.co/NrkqLFp2Ve
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.@BISgov’s final rule is a direct attack on firearms manufacturers, just as Biden promised he’d do. https://t.co/pjrKw5KYkS https://t.co/TqyA0arECV
For years, exports of U.S. firearms has fueled violence across the world. I have pushed @BISgov for years to reform how we sell firearms abroad. I am glad to see them announce these new regulations. We should not be exporting our gun violence epidemic. https://t.co/q6XY3nx6yQ
.@CommerceGov announced a new rule with stricter firearm export controls to private citizens in countries with high amounts of violence.