The government says it wants to review the files for compliance with arms export control laws known as the InternationalTrafficinArmsRegulations, or ITAR.
The InternationalTrafficinArmsRegulations (ITAR) allow the president to ban foreign sales of military products and services if he deems it in the national interest.
At issue was whether Wilson had violated InternationalTrafficinArmsRegulations by posting files on his website allowing users to download and print firearms with 3-D printing technology.