ATF Import of Dual-Use Firearm Frames, Receivers, and Barrels

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To be populated as evidence accumulates.

Evidence log

• 2026-05-06 — Adding Component Definitions Under the Arms Export Control Act: ATF proposed rule would amend 27 CFR (DOJ regulations under AECA) to codify definitions of ‘component,’ ‘accessories and attachments,’ and ‘part’ for permanent defense article imports, aligning DOJ import terminology with existing USML compositional terms. (novelty: 2)

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