The Trump administration is forging ahead with a previously sidelined plan to allow U.S. gun manufacturers sell their products abroad more cheaply and easily. The plan would also save the U.S. government money by simplifying the licensing process, according to the proposal. As a result, gun companies would likely be able to expand foreign sales of popular civilian firearms and accessories that have attracted controversy in the U.S. If the rule change takes effect, foreign arms sales are expected to increase as much as 20 percent, according to the National Sports Shooting Foundation, the gun industry’s trade association. Direct civilian access to U.S.-made weapons would depend on their nations’ gun laws.

Source: Huffington Post May 24, 2018 22:18 UTC