The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Explosives (ATF) has removed restrictions on the importation of non-lethal marking rounds (also known as “training rounds” or “simunition rounds”). The move is expected to remove...more
6/27/2025
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has issued Ruling 2025-1, which loosens ATF’s policy with respect to the importation of firearm barrels. Specifically, the agency will now allow the importation of...more
6/26/2025
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On October 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced at the bottom of their FAQ page a 90-day pause, effective immediately, on the issuance of export licenses for firearms,...more
Last week, the U.S. Government imposed tough restrictions on U.S. transactions with specific companies in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that are involved in activities contrary to U.S. foreign policy and national...more
12/21/2021
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