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Google Ads to Allow Gun Accessory Ads in Limited Six-Month U.S. Pilot Starting October 2026

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Google is running a limited pilot program allowing ads for certain gun accessories to appear on Google Ads in the U.S. from October 2026 through March 2027.

SERoundtable reports that Google Ads will test advertising for gun accessories in the United States via a six-month pilot beginning in October 2026. The program covers a defined list of items including bipods, sights, slings, mounts, and braces, marking a shift in Google's historical restrictions on weapons-related advertising.

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