Identification Markings Placed on Firearm Silencers and Firearm Mufflers

Action: 
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Purpose: 
The Department of Justice is considering amending the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to require licensed manufacturers, licensed importers, and nonlicensed makers to place identification markings on the outer tube of firearm silencers and firearm mufflers. The Department wishes to gather information and comments from the public and industry concerning whether or not the regulations should be amended.
Release Date: 
05/04/2016
Effective Date: 
05/04/2016
Comment Period: 
05/04/2016 to 08/02/2016
Last Reviewed April 4, 2017