Arrr! Biden be makin' it harder to send pistols abroad, says the scallywag in charge! Aye, me hearties!
2024-04-26
Arrr, me hearties! The scallywags in the Biden crew be aimin' to tighten the grip on gun exports to scupper them from fallin' into the wrong hands. No more arming the bandits and rascals, says the officials! Aye, let's see if they can keep their powder dry on this one!
Arrr mateys, listen up ye scallywags! The Biden administration be tightenin' restrictions on firearms exports t' prevent them from fallin' into the hands o' drug cartels, criminal groups, and gangs. The Commerce Department be layin' down the law on Oct. 27, pausing most firearm exports t' assess the risk o' 'em bein' diverted t' entities promotin' regional instability, violatin' human rights, or fuelin' criminal activities.Come May 30, new restrictions be comin' into effect, as the department aims t' keep exported firearms from bein' used for malign purposes and harmin' U.S. national security, says a department official.The Commerce Department be expectin' a 7% reduction in firearm exports, cuttin' about $40 million from the $600 million average annual exports. The new rule will clamp down on exports t' users in 36 high-risk countries, revokin' licenses and shortenin' others from four years t' one, mateys.Some former Soviet Republics be included in the list, as the department be keepin' a close eye on every transaction t' ensure firearms don't end up where they shouldn't. Bloomberg News caught wind o' this plan earlier, it seems.While there be exemptions for countries like Ukraine and Israel, some Republicans be raisin' concerns about the pause, sayin' it endangers U.S. interests and national security. Aye, it be a rum affair in the high seas o' politics indeed!