Federal Register #2026-14943

Regulatory Change: Removal of Certain Firearm Suppressors from USML

This interim final rule from the Department of State amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by removing certain firearm suppressors from the U.S. Munitions List (USML): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) - Affected Products: - Firearm silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors for non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms - No specific part numbers or quantities are listed, as this is a regulatory change - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but all manufacturers and exporters of affected suppressors are impacted - Notable Requirements: - These items will now be controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) instead of the ITAR - The rule is issued in support of the President's Executive Order on reforming foreign defense sales - Public comments on the rule are requested - No procurement or purchase is being made; this is a regulatory amendment affecting export controls

Description

The Department of State issues an interim final rule removing firearm silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors for non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms from the U.S. Munitions List (USML). This change is in support of the President's Executive Order on Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability. The rule aims to reduce regulatory requirements and obligations while maintaining export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The effective date of this rule is November 20, 2026, and public comments are requested by August 24, 2026.

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