EAR Compliance

[DavidCBaker]

I've purchased a boatload of stuff online, especially from Optics Planet, and for the first time ever an order was flagged as "regulated by the Export Administrations Regulations (EAR), and export is restricted by the US Dept of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security."

I'm not which of these scopes triggered it (or maybe both), but there doesn't seem to be much logic to it:

Leupold VX-II 3-9x33mm Rimfire EFR Matte Rifle Scope ($399)

Leupold FX-II 2.5x20mm Ultralight Rifle Scope ($269)

More specifically, I've purchased nicer, more expensive scopes, and none of them have been flagged. Is this just a random process, or is there something about these items that raises a flag to some bureaucrat?

Optics Planet handled it well and quickly, keeping me informed of the delay and sending me the proper paperwork to complete and return. I sent it back the same day and the items shipped that same day, too.

[hkusp40cal]

That is strange considering I have purchased Eotechs and Aimpoints online and never had that happen and they have inserts in the boxes stating they can not be shipped overseas.

[Smith]

I've never heard of that. Maybe you got reported to "Flag" at the White House from someone on the board.

Just kidding with you David. Glad everything got worked out.

[DaveTN]

Leupold VX-II 3-9x33mm Rimfire EFR Matte Rifle Scope ($399)

Leupold FX-II 2.5x20mm Ultralight Rifle Scope ($269)

With a C&R….

MidwayUSA $317.40.

MidwayUSA $204.24

You save $146.36 on that purchase.

[DavidCBaker]

Thanks--that really does make me feel great.

[DaveTN]

Thanks--that really does make me feel great.

Just helping you out for next time… a C&R cost $30.

[DavidCBaker]

I hadn't even consider it, really. What's the process?

[DaveTN]

Order the application from the ATF

Fill it out and send $30

Wait

Wait

And wait some more

Then send copies of your license to the places that give you discounts.