DEPARTMENT OF STATE ISSUES RULE: INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS: USML CATEGORY I FIREARM SUPPRESSORS

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Department Of State has issued a rule called: International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 23 by Thomas G. DiNanno, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, U.S. Department of State.

Summary: 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).

For more information, contact Ryan Haddad, Foreign Affairs Officer, Off...