It also puts annoying burdens on companies that manufacture anything that can be used in a weapon (components, circuit boards, etc). I think even some software has been put under ITAR restrictions.
That's one of the things I liked about Trump. Over time lots of laws and regulations become meaningless but are still present. The government never updates just puts things on top of things increasing our burdens. His whole remove 20 regulations to pass a new one when he was first elected was a nice take on this growing problem.
Government is mostly lawyers and ran by bureaucrats they love these complicated bs because it makes them feel smarter and useful. At times I believe lawyers in government are just there to ensure their profession will always exist.
What is ITAR?
It also puts annoying burdens on companies that manufacture anything that can be used in a weapon (components, circuit boards, etc). I think even some software has been put under ITAR restrictions.
That's one of the things I liked about Trump. Over time lots of laws and regulations become meaningless but are still present. The government never updates just puts things on top of things increasing our burdens. His whole remove 20 regulations to pass a new one when he was first elected was a nice take on this growing problem.
Government is mostly lawyers and ran by bureaucrats they love these complicated bs because it makes them feel smarter and useful. At times I believe lawyers in government are just there to ensure their profession will always exist.
A bunch of phone apps have, IIRC
Most civilian firearms removed from ITAR under Trump
https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2020/02/long-awaited-changes-to-export-controls-for-firearms-and-ammunition-have-arrived/
Basically it prevents americans from selling "arms" to anyone, without a ridiculously high financial burden.
FTFY