UNCLAS STATE 035040

SIPDIS
GUATEMALA FOR ELIZABETH MANGINI

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC GT
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050154491


1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.


2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a pre-license check on license 050154491 for the export of
firearms to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this
Blue Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of response to a
Blue Lantern check will affect pending and future licenses
involving parties to this license.


3. Reason for Request: The end-user, Armeria el Guerrero, has
no license or Blue Lantern history with the Department. Also,
the model of these pistols is popular for those who seek to
conceal a weapon.


4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of end-user, Armeria el Guerrero (Tel: 7761-2434) by
making appropriate inquires to representatives of the company
and officials of the Government of Guatemala. The following
points are included for guidance:

(To Armeria el Guerrero)

--Who are your regular customers and where do they reside?
What U.S.-origin firearms do you typically sell? What are
your estimated annual sales of U.S.-origin firearms? In the
past, what has been your source for U.S. firearms?

--What is this particular model of pistol typically used for
in Guatemala?

--Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import
of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on
re-transfer or re-export?

(To DECAM)

--Is Armeria el Guerrero authorized to import and sell
firearms in Guatemala? Do you have any derogatory information
on Armeria el Guerrero?

In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information
pertinent to these transactions such as security of
facilities, end-use, and concerns about the entities involved.


5. Details of license applications:

DTC Case: 050154491

QUANTITY/COMMODITY:

50 COBRA Patriot DAO Pistols, .380ACP Caliber

License Value: USD $9,970

SELLER:

Valor Corporation
1001 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway
Sunrise, FL 33323

FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE:

Sercogua
12 Calle 1-25, Zona 10
Edificio Geminis 10, Torre Norte, Nivel 05, Oficina #513
Guatemala City, Guatemala

FOREIGN END-USER:

Armeria el Guerrero
15 Avenida 3-86 Zona 1
Edificio Santa Rita Local D
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Tel: 7761-2434

PURPOSE:

For commercial resale


6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):

DSP-83 signed by Aldo Eduardo Maselli Gonzalez (Armeria
Guerrero) dated 03/20/2009 and Harry Lopez (Valor
Corporation) dated 04/06/2009

Import Authorization No. 053/ARM-2009 issued by DECAM on
03/12/2009

Purchase Order from Armeria el Guerrero signed by Aldo
Eduardo Maselli Gonzalez dated 03/20/2009


7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone:
202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET:
BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref)
is available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book
Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf


8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON