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Importing Training Rounds
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The ATF is changing regulations to clarify that some training rounds are not considered 'ammunition' under the Gun Control Act. This means these training rounds won't be regulated like regular ammunition. However, less-than-lethal ammunition will still be classified as ammunition and will remain regulated. Agents should be aware of these changes to ensure compliance in their practices.
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to clarify that certain training rounds do not meet the definition of "ammunition" as defined by the Gun Control Act and are not regulated by the Arms Export Control Act. Less-than-lethal ammunition, which is distinct from training rounds, will still generally be considered ammunition.