Legal Definitions - United States Munitions List

The United States Munitions List is a list of items that are considered defense articles, services, and related technical data by the federal government. These items are controlled by the Arms Export Control Act. The list is divided into twenty-one categories of defense articles, ranging from firearms to nuclear weapons. You can find the United States Munitions List in Part 121 of the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).

• Firearms
• Ammunition
• Military vehicles
• Nuclear weapons

These examples illustrate the different types of items that are included on the United States Munitions List. Firearms and ammunition are commonly known as defense articles, while military vehicles are also included due to their potential use in military operations. Nuclear weapons are the most extreme example of a defense article and are heavily regulated due to their destructive capabilities.