State Department removes firearm suppressors from the U.S. Munitions List
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The Department of State has issued an interim final rule that changes how certain firearm accessories are regulated for export. Specifically, the rule removes silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors intended for non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms from the U.S. Munitions List (USML).
Why it matters: This is a regulatory change that shifts firearm suppressors from being controlled as military-grade hardware to being regulated under different, likely less restrictive, export rules.
Who it affects
- Manufacturers and exporters of non-automatic and semi-automatic firearm suppressors
This is a rule from the Department of State; readers should consult the Federal Register before making business or legal decisions.
Agency: State Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document