So it appears the "Final Rule" for the changes proposed a year ago is finally headed for the Federal Register. See "ITAR Firearms Regulations Significantly Lessened" or google "Docket No. 191107-0079". Basically this moves most export/import control of "arms" from International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to instead being controlled by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Good news for current/prospective FFL/SOT folk, once this is effective they will rarely if ever have a need for the $2,250 annual ITAR registration.
GU said:The move from ITAR does not change any significant gun control laws in America. And, firearms are still regulated for exports. However, instead of dealing with the ITAR rules and State Dept licensing, the firearms industry will be able to use the more efficient export system through the Department of Commerce for most firearms.
Good news for current/prospective FFL/SOT folk, once this is effective they will rarely if ever have a need for the $2,250 annual ITAR registration.
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