How many gun manufacturers are actually based in the US? I’m fairly sure it’s like 2. Sig and Smith & Wesson… most firearms are imported. Including Springfield, which used to be a US manufacturer.
Never mind, it’s still a fair number. Lots are imported though and you’re paying a lot more for a lot of US brands.
Does the executive branch have the power to do this? I honestly don’t know. I know the house and congress aren’t much better since the election, but, that at least needs a lot more than one crazy to make things happen.