United States v. Carper

OPINION

NOONAN, Circuit Judge:

Charles Carper (“Carper”) appeals his sentence of three years’ imprisonment for unlawfully exporting PVS-14 Gen 3 night-vision devices (“PVS-Í4 devices”). These devices, designed for military use, enable users to see at greater distances in low light and dark conditions.

We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Exporting PVS-14 devices without a license is prohibited. The Arms Export Control Act (“AECA”), 22 U.S.C. § 2778, makes criminal the unlicensed export of items on the United States Munitions List, 22 C.F.R. § 121.1. The Munitions List includes “night sighting equipment” such as…