Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
10STATE4082
2010-01-14 22:07:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 004082
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 050207380
UNCLAS STATE 004082
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 050207380
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050207380 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: This request is for Post to establish
the bona fides of the end-user ARMSA Guatemala S.A., which
has not been subject to a Blue Lantern check in the past.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of end-user ARMSA Guatemala S.A. by making inquiries to
representatives of the company and appropriate authorities of
the Government of Guatemala. The following points are
included for guidance:
(To ARMSA Guatemala S.A.)
--When was your company established and who are its
principals?
--What products and services does your company provide? Who
are your regular customers and where do they reside?
--What are your annual sales of U.S.-origin firearms?
--Do you or any of the principals of ARMSA Guatemala S.A.
owner or operate other firearms dealers? If so, please
provide the names and addresses of these companies.
--Do you sell firearms to customers that reside outside
Guatemala? If so, who are these customers and where do they
reside?
--Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import
of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on
unauthorized re-transfer or re-export?
(To Appropriate Import/Export and/or Law Enforcement
Authorities)
--Is ARMSA Guatemala S.A. properly authorized to import and
sell defense articles in Guatemala?
--Do you have any information on ARMSA Guatemala S.A. that
would call in to question their reliability as a recipient of
U.S. defense articles?
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: 050207380
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
5 Springfield Armory XD9 Pistols, 9mm
5 Springfield Armory XD40 Pistols, .40 Caliber
5 Springfield Armory XD45 Pistols, .45 Caliber
40 Glock Model 17 Pistols, 9mm
5 Glock Model 26 Pistols, 9mm
5 Glock Model 19 Pistols, 9mm
40 Glock Model 22 Pistols, .40 Caliber
5 Glock Model 23 Pistols, .40 Caliber
5 Glock Model 27 Pistols, .40 Caliber
35 Smith and Wesson M&P9 Pistols, 9mm
25 Smith and Wesson M&P40 Pistols, .40 Caliber
25 Smith and Wesson M&P45 Pistols, .45 Caliber
25 Smith and Wesson SV9E Pistols, 9mm
30 Sig Sauer Model P229 Pistols, .40 Caliber
17 H&K Model P30 Pistols, 9mm
4 Walther Model P99AS Pistols, .40 Caliber
25 Taurus Model 44-10 Revolvers, .410 Caliber
125 Various Magazines for Pistols
License Value: USD $152,089
SELLER:
Hurricane Butterfly Research Corporation
728 Pacific Avenue, Suite 220
Tacoma, WA 98402
FOREIGN END-USER:
ARMSA Guatemala S.A.
4 AVE 13-49 Z10 LOC 6
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tel: 502-2366-3737
Email: a.armsa@gmail.com
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in Guatemala.
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by Jason Wong
(Hurricane Butterfly) dated 12/20/2009 and Alejandro Alvarez
(ARMSA Guatemala) dated 12/18/2009
Import Authorization No. 088/ARM-2009 Expediente No. 2045382
issued by DIGECAM signed by Gabriel Obdulio Portillo Arriaza
dated 12/17/2009
Purchase Order from ARMSA Guatemala S.A. signed by Alejandro
Alvarez dated 12/28/2009.
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 on Intellipedia:
http://www.intelink.gov/wiki/
Blue Lantern End-Use Monitoring Program
8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON
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 050207380
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050207380 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: This request is for Post to establish
the bona fides of the end-user ARMSA Guatemala S.A., which
has not been subject to a Blue Lantern check in the past.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of end-user ARMSA Guatemala S.A. by making inquiries to
representatives of the company and appropriate authorities of
the Government of Guatemala. The following points are
included for guidance:
(To ARMSA Guatemala S.A.)
--When was your company established and who are its
principals?
--What products and services does your company provide? Who
are your regular customers and where do they reside?
--What are your annual sales of U.S.-origin firearms?
--Do you or any of the principals of ARMSA Guatemala S.A.
owner or operate other firearms dealers? If so, please
provide the names and addresses of these companies.
--Do you sell firearms to customers that reside outside
Guatemala? If so, who are these customers and where do they
reside?
--Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import
of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on
unauthorized re-transfer or re-export?
(To Appropriate Import/Export and/or Law Enforcement
Authorities)
--Is ARMSA Guatemala S.A. properly authorized to import and
sell defense articles in Guatemala?
--Do you have any information on ARMSA Guatemala S.A. that
would call in to question their reliability as a recipient of
U.S. defense articles?
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: 050207380
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
5 Springfield Armory XD9 Pistols, 9mm
5 Springfield Armory XD40 Pistols, .40 Caliber
5 Springfield Armory XD45 Pistols, .45 Caliber
40 Glock Model 17 Pistols, 9mm
5 Glock Model 26 Pistols, 9mm
5 Glock Model 19 Pistols, 9mm
40 Glock Model 22 Pistols, .40 Caliber
5 Glock Model 23 Pistols, .40 Caliber
5 Glock Model 27 Pistols, .40 Caliber
35 Smith and Wesson M&P9 Pistols, 9mm
25 Smith and Wesson M&P40 Pistols, .40 Caliber
25 Smith and Wesson M&P45 Pistols, .45 Caliber
25 Smith and Wesson SV9E Pistols, 9mm
30 Sig Sauer Model P229 Pistols, .40 Caliber
17 H&K Model P30 Pistols, 9mm
4 Walther Model P99AS Pistols, .40 Caliber
25 Taurus Model 44-10 Revolvers, .410 Caliber
125 Various Magazines for Pistols
License Value: USD $152,089
SELLER:
Hurricane Butterfly Research Corporation
728 Pacific Avenue, Suite 220
Tacoma, WA 98402
FOREIGN END-USER:
ARMSA Guatemala S.A.
4 AVE 13-49 Z10 LOC 6
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tel: 502-2366-3737
Email: a.armsa@gmail.com
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in Guatemala.
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by Jason Wong
(Hurricane Butterfly) dated 12/20/2009 and Alejandro Alvarez
(ARMSA Guatemala) dated 12/18/2009
Import Authorization No. 088/ARM-2009 Expediente No. 2045382
issued by DIGECAM signed by Gabriel Obdulio Portillo Arriaza
dated 12/17/2009
Purchase Order from ARMSA Guatemala S.A. signed by Alejandro
Alvarez dated 12/28/2009.
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 on Intellipedia:
http://www.intelink.gov/wiki/
Blue Lantern End-Use Monitoring Program
8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON