The article discusses the extensive U.S. arms industry, which boasts over 3,700 active firearm manufacturing facilities and produced 13.4 million firearms in 2022. Despite this large domestic output, about 35% of guns sold in the U.S. from 2010 to 2023 were imports, amounting to approximately 70.2 million foreign-made guns. The analysis highlights the key role of a select number of countries that dominate this import market, each offering specialized firearms that appeal to American gun owners.
The U.S. has over 3,700 active firearm manufacturing facilities, producing 13.4 million firearms in 2022, highlighting the scale of the domestic arms industry.
Between 2010 and 2023, 198 million guns were sold in the U.S., with 35% of them imported, indicating significant foreign influence in the market.
The top three countries exporting firearms account for over 50% of the nearly 70.2 million foreign-made guns purchased by Americans since 2010.
Countries exporting firearms to the U.S. have specialized products that maintain a loyal following among American gun owners, emphasizing the diversity in the arms market.
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