I've checked the ODTC, (U.S. State Dept.), website today and the L42A1 is approved for export along with three other Long Branch Lees, No.4 x 2 and a No.7. The license should be signed by tomorrow and I'll pack and get the firearms on the license on the way next week. There you have the facts. Another "evil" 7.62 NATO caliber rifle WILL be exported from the USA. I suspect that the ruling doesn't apply to obsolete curio and relic rifles, just current issue rifles like the L96, AW and M40/M24. That's just my opinion though so take it for what it's worth.