BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 050637 SIPDIS WELLINGTON FOR THOMAS WALSH E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC NZ SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050169981 ¶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 post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050169981 for the export of firearms to New Zealand. 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 claims to be using these firearms for "IPSC completion and target shooting events" but the license is for eleven firearms, including eight of the same make and model. The quantity appears to be relatively high for personal end-use. This request is for Post to confirm end-use and determine if any of these firearms are for resale. ¶4. Action Request: Post is requested to verify the end-use of the firearms listed below by making appropriate inquiries to Mr. Chris Gee. Post is also requested to determine why Mr. Gee needs eleven firearms; eight of which are of the same make and model. Finally, Post is requested to determine if any of the firearms are for resale and to remind Mr. Gee that any retransfer or re-export requires authorization of the United States Department of State (Note: The International Traffic in Arms Regulation is available at www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations laws/itar official.html). In its reply, Post is encouraged to comment on any information pertinent to this transaction such as security of facilities, end-use, and concerns about the entities involved. ¶5. Details of license applications: DTC Case: 050169981 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 8 CZ 75 SP01 Shadow Pistols, 9mm 2 CZ 75 Kadet Pistols, .22 Caliber 1 CZ 75 Tactical Sport, 9mm 8 CZ 75 Magazines License Value: USD $8,931 SELLER: Ghost Products 1008 S Center Street Mesa, AZ 85210 FOREIGN END-USER: Chris Gee 105 Arthur Street Onehunga Aukland, New Zealand Tel: 029 424 7474 PURPOSE: Sporting and competition use ¶6. Submitted in support of the license application were the following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts upon request): Purchase Order No. 101 signed by Chris Gee dated 23 April 2009 Import Permit No. LVSC/09338 issued on 01 May 2009 signed by Joe Green, Commissioned Officer of Police. DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by Angus Hobdell (Ghost Products) dated 12 May 2009 and Chris Gee dated 23 April 2009. Letter of Intent issued and signed by Christopher Gee dated 23 April 2009. STATE 00050637 002 OF 002 ¶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