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Reuters: US halts exports of most civilian firearms for 90 days
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. has stopped issuing export licenses for most civilian firearms and ammunition for 90 days for all non-governmental users, the Commerce Department said on Friday, citing national security and foreign policy interests.
The Commerce Department did not provide further details for the pause, which also includes shotguns and optical sights, but said an urgent review will assess the "risk of firearms being diverted to entities or activities that promote regional instability, violate human rights, or fuel criminal activities."
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WNU editor: This is unprecedented. The only exceptions to this export ban are Israel and Ukraine.
So why the ban and this hoarding of weapons and ammo?
My gut tells me that with US military stockpiles now at an all time low and supply chain disruptions are growing. In this environment the US has made the decision that with international relations deteriorating and threats of a major war growing everyday, the US needs to replenish some of their stockpiles ASAP.