Comments on: AEY Case Involves Violations of DDTC’s Brokering Rules

By: Mike Deal

Mike Deal — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:07:31 +0000

Even with a DDTC license, the export of ammunition from Albania to Aghanistan by a U.S. person would violate 31 CFR 505.10 without a specific OFAC license.

On a personal note, Chinese AK rounds of that era were always poor quality even when fresh. The only fit punishment for these guys is for them to be dropped into Taliban territory with nothing but their own ammo and Pakistani knock-off AKs.

By: Scott K.

Scott K. — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:35:28 +0000

Almost a year ago, my institution was asked to finance (through a letter of credit) the purchase of 2 million rounds of 7.62 ComBloc (not, I hasten to add AEY.) When asked about the licensing for the purchase, they replied that since the ammunition was over 30 yrs old, it qualified as a ‘relic’ and was being purchased as a ‘collectible’.

After laughing so hard I spit coffee from my nose, we declined the transaction…