If US citizens cannot export commercial firearms abroad, that certainly would kill off a market for US gunmakers and for US auction houses; thus, one is inclined to believe there are ways to do this.
This site from the US Customs and Border Patrol is interesting:
https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-388?language=en_US A DSP-5 export license is required for the permanent export of firearms and ammunition unless an exemption applies. For a one-time exception request, send a letter to the address listed below:
Postal Mailing Address:
PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC 20522-0112
or
Express Mailing Address and Courier Delivery Service:
U.S. Department of State
PM/DDTC, SA‑1, 12th Floor
2401 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
For more information about export license exceptions, restrictions on the export of a shotgun, shotgun parts and shotgun ammunition from the United States, please contact the BIS or call them at 202-482-4811.
For all general inquiries, contact the DDTC Response Team at 202-663-1282, FAX 202-663-8199, or email to PM-DDTC-RESPONSE-TEAM-DL@state.gov.
For further information and electronic application support, contact the D-Trade Help Desk at 202-663-2838 or email to dtradehelpdesk@state.gov.Now waiting to see what ATF recommends. On behalf of Jani, I'll call BIS tomorrow for information...202 is a local area call.
