European gun manufacturers have significantly increased their exports to the U.S., with the number of European-origin firearms doubling from two million in 2010 to four million in 2016. These weapons, often banned or heavily regulated in their countries of origin, include firearms linked to some of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, demonstrating a troubling connection between European-made guns and U.S. gun violence.
This surge in firearms exports reflects a tactical shift where European companies actively market to an American audience, highlighting not only the growing market but also the lack of public discourse on the implications of these sales. Notably, European gun-makers account for one in four guns in the U.S., an alarming statistic that raises questions about the responsibility of European governments in this trade and the potential impact on gun legislation and public safety.
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