Making money in the gun business

I am also interested in getting into the gun industry. Evidently something like gunsmithing may fit my personality well. I'm thinking about that or biomed maintenance. I hear the former is not so profitable though.

gunsmithing would be great for me too, even with a lack of profitability. But my experience with tools pretty much extends to woodworking and fixing up old bikes. I have some engineering and design background, but not a lot by anymeans. And I have no access to any real tools to start on my own.
The only way I could imagine getting involved is by visiting a local business and spaghetti-ing about apprentice/intern-ship or something to learn the basics.

I work for a gun chain in California, it pays minimum wage AMA

Would you rather work for a mom and pop LGS?
And how retarded is commiefornia on that side of the counter as well?

I would definitely make more money working for a mom and pop shop. Problem is most don't have the same connections where I work. That being said my career isn't staying where I'm at, just build my resume.

People can be pretty retarded but I think with California it's forgivable because there's so many laws and so much misinformation. Nearly everyone knows there's a 10 round magazine capacity, but not everyone knows about the handgun roster

Has the job led you to meet or talk to any manufacturers? To me, working at a gun shop may be the easiest way to start meeting people in the industry. Does that hold any water?

How are things at Turners?

youtube.com/watch?v=MKhOAqhXMhA

I imagine that online ammo stores make a lot of money.

sgammo.com/

Ammo is a prerequisite to shooting guns no shit. All you need is a supplier, a warehouse, an online store and shipping capability. Pretty much like a regular online store. The margins are probably not that great but you'll get consistent volume.

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It's really has, which is why I'm sticking with the company. I've had reps from FN/Browning, CZ, Ruger, Springfield, Vortex, Leupold, Nikon, Magpul, Blackhawk, and I could go on. Been looking at applying to Arsenal, Daniel Defense, FN, and Ruger.
Ayy, I was waiting for someone to call it

You guys still selling those shitty bags of 5.56 reloads? I could use since .45 too. When is the fresno site supposed to open?

The best video.

>did you mean to do that?
>ya

or a safety disconnect
>see, it wont fire if the slide is out of battery

What positions are you applying for?

My store hasn't sold them in a long time, it's all new stuff now. Not sure when they are opening the Fresno store

>What's the requirements to be a range officer?

Literally none, just like the requirements to be a gun smith, or an instructor. The gun industry is filled with regards in positions of power who have no business even touching a gun.

In the gun industry you really won't make money unless you're into the engineering/metal finishing/machining/etc side of things.

Or if you're at a top financial position in one of the big companies.