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State Department
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors
Published July 23, 2026. Takes effect November 20, 2026. printed at 91 FR 46279. amending 22 CFR 121.
This changes which defense goods are on the export control list.
What the Rule Says It Does
In support of the President's Executive Order of April 9, 2025, on Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability, the Department of State (the Department) issues this interim final rule removing firearm silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors for non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms from the U.S. Munitions List (USML).
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State Department, “International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors,” 91 FR 46279 (July 23, 2026). Effective November 20, 2026.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/23/2026-14943/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-usml-category-i-firearm-suppressors - This page
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