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The Biden administration has implemented sanctions against Russia, restricting the permanent importation of firearms and ammunition manufactured or located in Russia. New and pending permit applications for such imports will be subject to denial by the Department of State. This action is part of a broader sanctions package related to the incident involving Alexei Navalny.

The Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) met with the Department of State to discuss potential revisions to ITAR regulations. Key topics included clarifying the definition of 'manufacturing' for firearms and potentially moving certain categories from the USML to the EAR. This could alleviate significant registration fees and compliance burdens for gunsmiths, such as those performing muzzle threading. While the process faces regulatory hurdles, the administration appears to be working internally to revise ITAR, which would benefit the firearms industry by simplifying international exports and reducing compliance costs for small businesses.