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Federal rules on arms and munitions: 74 since January 2024

35 final rules and 39 proposed rules since January 5, 2024, 21 of them marked significant. 1 is open for comment now. Most come from the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau (39), State Department (28), Justice Department (4), Transportation Security Administration (2).

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DocumentAgencyTypeComments due
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Review of the U.S. Munitions List and Related Definitions and License Exemptions
2026-20079 · significant
State DepartmentProposed ruleNov 30

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DocumentAgencyTypePublished
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Syria Country Policy Revision
2026-20082
State DepartmentFinal ruleOct 1
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Review of the U.S. Munitions List and Related Definitions and License Exemptions
2026-20079 · significant
State DepartmentProposed ruleOct 1
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Clarifying Policies of Denial, Updating the Major Non-NATO Ally List, and Minor Corrections; Corrections
2026-19404
State DepartmentFinal ruleSep 23
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of U.S. Munitions List Category XX(a)
2026-19211
State DepartmentFinal ruleSep 18
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Clarifying Policies of Denial, Updating the Major Non-NATO Ally List, and Minor Corrections
2026-19161
State DepartmentFinal ruleSep 18
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Prohibited Exports, Imports, and Sales to or From Certain Countries-Cyprus
2026-18630
State DepartmentFinal ruleSep 11
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment
2026-17660
State DepartmentFinal ruleAug 28
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Extension of Temporary Modification of Category XI(b) of the U.S. Munitions List
2026-17576
State DepartmentFinal ruleAug 28
Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms
2026-16981 · significant
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleAug 20
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors
2026-14943
State DepartmentFinal ruleJul 23
Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications
2026-13587
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleJul 6
Registering NFA Firearms That Fall Out of Government Contract
2026-13586
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleJul 6
Licensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers; Withdrawing Direct Final Rule
2026-13585
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleJul 6
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Part 130 Changes To Reduce Reporting Burden
2026-12019
State DepartmentProposed ruleJun 15
Revising Firearms Transaction Record, “Form 4473”
2026-09182
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Removing Youth Handgun Safety Act Notice
2026-09165
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Converting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles
2026-09164
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Importing Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrels
2026-09163
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Firearm Activities in Foreign Trade Zones, Customs-Bonded Warehouses
2026-09162
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
2026-09161
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Defining “Willfully” for Firearms Violations
2026-09159
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Firearms Electronic Record-Keeping
2026-09158
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirements
2026-09157
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Revising Definitions of “Adjudicated as a Mental Defective” and “Committed to a Mental Institution”
2026-09156
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Changes to National Firearms Act Tax Remittance Provisions
2026-09155
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleMay 8
Joint Registration for Spouses Under the National Firearms Act
2026-09154
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 8
Selecting Biological Sex on ATF Forms
2026-08932
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Conforming Change for Approving a Making Application
2026-08931
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleMay 6
Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached “Stabilizing Braces”
2026-08930
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Firearm Records Retention Periods
2026-08929
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Transferring Machine Guns Between Qualified Licensees
2026-08928
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Export Control Reform-Conforming References to Department of Commerce
2026-08927
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleMay 6
Revising Machine Gun Definition in Response to Supreme Court Decision
2026-08926
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleMay 6
Definition of Business Premises
2026-08925
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Licensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers
2026-08924
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleMay 6
Clarifying Special (Occupational) Tax Payments Per Business Activity
2026-08923
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases
2026-08922
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Adding Component Definitions Under the Arms Export Control Act
2026-08921
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Revising Regulations Defining “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms
2026-08919
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement
2026-08918
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Clarifying Delivery to a Common or Contract Carrier When Transporting Firearms
2026-08917
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Clarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms Under the Gun Control Act
2026-08916
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Allowing Makers To Adopt Certain Markings for National Firearms Act Firearms
2026-08915
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Importing Training Rounds
2026-08914
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Removing CLEO Notification Under the National Firearms Act
2026-08912
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Update to Proscribed Countries for Import Restrictions
2026-08911
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauProposed ruleMay 6
Revising Definition of “Unlawful User of or Addicted to Controlled Substance”
2026-01141
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleJan 22
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Exemption for Defense Trade and Cooperation Among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
2025-23998 · significant
State DepartmentFinal ruleDec 30, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Changes to Section 126.1
2025-19822
State DepartmentFinal ruleNov 7, 2025
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Prohibited Exports, Imports, and Sales To or From Certain Countries-Cyprus
2025-17287
State DepartmentFinal ruleSep 9, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions
2025-16382 · significant
State DepartmentFinal ruleAug 27, 2025
Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations
2025-14992 · significant
Transportation Security AdministrationProposed ruleAug 7, 2025
Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms
2025-13765 · significant
Justice DepartmentProposed ruleJul 22, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Updates to Certain Proscribed Countries and Other Changes
2025-12560
State DepartmentFinal ruleJul 7, 2025
Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority
2025-04872 · significant
Justice DepartmentFinal ruleMar 20, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions
2025-01313 · significant
State DepartmentFinal ruleJan 17, 2025
Department of State 2025 Civil Monetary Penalties Inflationary Adjustment
2025-00361
State DepartmentFinal ruleJan 10, 2025
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 and Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022-Implementation Revisions for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
2024-28712 · significant
Justice DepartmentProposed ruleDec 12, 2024
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022-Criteria for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (“NICS”) Background Checks of Firearm Handlers
2024-28711 · significant
Justice DepartmentProposed ruleDec 12, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fees
2024-29032 · significant
State DepartmentFinal ruleDec 10, 2024
Technical Corrections to the TTB Regulations
2024-23662
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade BureauFinal ruleNov 6, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV
2024-24091 · significant
State DepartmentProposed ruleOct 23, 2024
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Prohibited Exports, Imports, and Sales to or From Certain Countries-Cyprus
2024-21849
State DepartmentFinal ruleSep 27, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Exemption for Defense Trade and Cooperation Among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
2024-18043 · significant
State DepartmentFinal ruleAug 20, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Amendments to the Definition of Activities That Are Not Exports, Reexports, Retransfers, or Temporary Imports
2024-18249 · significant
State DepartmentFinal ruleAug 15, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revisions to Definition and Controls Related to Defense Services
2024-16501 · significant
State DepartmentProposed ruleJul 29, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Exemption for Defense Trade and Cooperation Among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
2024-08829 · significant
State DepartmentProposed ruleMay 1, 2024
Flight Training Security Program
2024-08800 · significant
Transportation Security AdministrationFinal ruleMay 1, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fees
2024-08627 · significant
State DepartmentProposed ruleApr 24, 2024
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Conforming Regulations
2024-08339
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleApr 19, 2024
Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms
2024-07838 · significant
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauFinal ruleApr 19, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision to U.S. Munitions List Category XI-High-Energy Storage Capacitors
2024-06199 · significant
State DepartmentFinal ruleMar 25, 2024
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Addition to List of Proscribed Countries
2024-05695 · significant
State DepartmentFinal ruleMar 15, 2024
Department of State 2024 Civil Monetary Penalties Inflationary Adjustment
2023-29003
State DepartmentFinal ruleJan 5, 2024

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