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UNCLAS STATE 068489 
 
SIPDIS 
SAN JOSE FOR ROBERT ANDREW 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: CS ETTC KOMC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK 
ON LICENSE 050107493 
 
REF: 07 SAN JOSE 281 
 
¶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 050107493 for the export of 
firearms to Costa Rica. 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: End-user, Armeria J.R. Andre, was 
subject to an unfavorable EXTRANCHECK (reftel) in 2007. This 
end-use monitoring check is to verify the bona fides of the 
end-user. 
 
¶4. Action Request: End-user, Armeria J.R. Andre, was 
previously subject to an unfavorable EXTRANCHECK (reftel) and 
was found to be an unreliable recipient of dual-use items 
controlled by the US Department of Commerce. Post is 
requested to establish the bona fides of the end-user by 
making appropriate inquires to representatives of the company. 
 
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: 050107493 
 
QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 
 
9 Model 22 Pistols, .22 Caliber 
 
3 Model 638 Revolvers, .38 Caliber 
 
3 Model 642 Revolvers, .38 Caliber 
 
3 Model 442 Revolvers, .38 Caliber 
 
3 Model 64 Revolvers, .38 Caliber 
 
5 Model 410 Pistols, .40 Caliber 
 
30 Model SW9 Pistols, 9mm 
 
15 Model 910 Pistols, 9mm 
 
2 model 908 Pistols, 9mm 
 
12 Model M&P9 Pistols, 9mm 
 
12 Model M&P40, .40 Caliber 
 
2 Model 10 Revolvers, .38 Caliber 
 
 
License Value: USD $31,865 
 
SELLER: 
 
Smith and Wesson Holding Corporation 
2100 Roosevelt Avenue 
Springfield, MA 01104 
 
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: 
 
Same as End-User 
 
FOREIGN END-USER: 
 
Armeria JR Andre, SA 
Avenida 2DA. Calle 2 
San Jose, Costa Rica 
Tel: 222-47 07 
 
PURPOSE: 
 
For commercial resale in Costa Rica only 
 
¶6. Submitted in support of the license application were the 
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts 
upon request): 
 
5 DSP-83 signed by Peter Andre G (Armeria J.R. Andre) dated 
05/15/2008 and Helene Piquette (Smith & Wesson) dated 
06/02/2008 
 
9 Purchase Orders from Armeria J.R. Andre signed by Peter 
Andre G. dated 05/15/2008. 
 
Letter from Direccion General de Armamento (oficio 
976-2008-DGA-OT) acting as an import permit signed by William 
Hidalgo Echavarria dated 04/08/2008 
 
¶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. 
RICE