specmike

Category I of the ITAR controls firearms. However, it ONLY controls shotguns that are combat shotguns, along with pistols and rifles to caliber 50. Category I (d) in part 121 of the ITAR specifically controls "Combat shotguns. This includes any shotgun with a barrel length less than 18 inches." The ITAR does control ALL other firearms other than non combat shoguns. The Dept. of Commerce controls non combat shotguns. (shotguns with barrel lengths of more than 18") The Export Administration Regulations, or EAR, through the Bureau of Industry and Security specificially controls non combat shotguns. The ECCN for non combat shotguns is 0A984. 0A984 Shotguns with barrel length 18 inches (45.72 cm) or over; receivers; barrels of 18 inches (45.72 cm) or longer but not longer than 24 inches (60.96 cm); complete trigger mechanisms; magazines and magazine extension tubes; complete breech mechanisms; buckshot shotgun shells; except equipment used exclusively to treat or tranquilize animals, and except arms designed solely for signal, flare, or saluting use. Since a lifter is not one of the parts above in ECCN 0A984 (a part not listed above from a non combat shotgun) it then defautls to EAR99, which is no license required. This lifter WOULD be regulated by the ITAR if it was a part off of a combat shotgun and would fall into Category I (h). I have a significant amount of experience training and education specifically involving the exports of firearms, Categories I, II, and III of the ITAR, and multiple ECCNs from the Commerce Control List, I would invite you to message me if you would like some additional guidance. Having said that, if you are still uncertain after reviewing these regulations yourself, I would suggest you contact the State Department directly. Another good resource for you would be BIS. I have attached the info below. US DEPT OF STATE Response Team http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/response_team/index.html Bureau of Industry and Security: http://www.bis.doc.gov/ Ultimately if you export this item, you are solely responsible to ensure you are in compliance. Take a few minutes and look over these websites. Dont hesitate to contact me for more direction if needed. Good luck! By the way, I would try what Kurt mentioned. Hard to go wrong taking advice from a guy with that much proven experience and success. Not to mention I know he has had a gun or two come across his bench.

By the way, the $100 dollar exemption from the DDTC (US State Dept) only applies to SOME rifle and pistol parts (as well as SOME "combat shotgun" parts) to SOME coutnries. And ONLY in some circumstances. Canada has other exemptions for these type of items and has other requirements associated with those exemptions. As does the UK and Austrailia. Compliance is easy right up until the government screws it up and makes it hard. Dealing with all the regulations can sometimes be alot like trying to herd cats!

An export is an export regarldess if it comes from or sent to a business or a person. Even if its just a part for a friend that wasnt purchased. It is an export. Having said that, a lifter for a shotgun in this case would fall under the jurisidction of the Commerce Dept and would be labled EAR99. (for this part only) That means no license is required to send to England. This is true if, and only if, the person it gets sent to in England isnt on a "bad guy list". And if and only if the shipper isnt on a bad guy list. Keep in mind if the lifter is attached to a trigger mechanism it may require a license from the Commerce Dept. But if it is JUST a lifter with no other parts attached, you should be good to go! Most all shotgun parts are regulated by the Commerce Dept. But only a few shotguns parts require a license to a few places in the world. Hope that helps!! Good luck!!

Any have results for this match yet?

This is a great match with fun stages! Yes, random prize table. But its HUGE! The biggest prize table I have seen. Rivals Pro Ams pize tables. Tons of folks going home with guns. Well run, unique targets, fun match, put on by a top notch company. I shot this last year and will be there again next week!

I like the sound of relaxation drills! And Hogs n Heffers! See you all there!

I just got my TTI M2 from Taran. This thing is absolutely awesome!!! I have shot a few of the other guys' Benellis and they are all great in my opinion. It is hard to argue against any of them. But I have, would, and will again buy from Mr. Butler.

As a newcomer to 3 gun, I enjoyed gamming stages like stage 7. If I want to not think and just pull the trigger, I will go back to highpower shooting. Isn't the idea of this shooting sport doing what you have to do inside the rules that are set forth to finish with the quickest time? I had a blast at this match, like most all of the 3 gun matches I have shot. Great stages, unlike any I have experienced so far!