U.S. Moves Most Suppressor Exports From ITAR to Commerce Control

Summary

New federal rules from the State and Commerce departments will shift most suppressor exports from the U.S. Munitions List (ITAR) to the Commerce Control List (CCL) starting November 20, 2026. This change applies to suppressors for non-automatic or semi-automatic firearms, aiming to ease burdens for American manufacturers in foreign markets. Additionally, a new provision expands License Exception TMP for company-owned firearms temporarily used abroad as 'tools of trade.'