NISTFinal Rule
Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms
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Summary
This regulation removes outdated federal requirements that toy guns, fake guns, and realistic-looking imitation firearms had to have special markings or warning labels. The change streamlines these requirements while still maintaining safety standards for toy firearms.
Key Points
- 1The federal government is eliminating old marking rules that required toy and fake guns to display certain labels, orange tips, or other identifying features
- 2Manufacturers of toy guns and realistic imitation firearms will no longer need to follow these specific obsolete marking requirements
- 3This change aims to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden on toy makers and importers by removing rules that are no longer considered necessary
- 4Safety standards for toy firearms remain in place through other federal regulations; this rule only removes outdated marking requirements
- 5The regulation takes effect after the publication date, giving manufacturers time to adjust their production and compliance practices
Key Dates
Published
February 19, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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