Hey there, /k/omrades. I've been wanting to get into some sort of line of work involving firearms for a long time. I tried the military (disqualified due to medical reasons), police (no positions available whatsoever), and every LGS and range in my area, but all to no avail.
I was thinking about how it might be possible to start my own business making guns. I know that my grandfather did it, though I think he bought kits and put them together.
Here's the thing. I literaly have no idea how I would go about starting such an endeavor, other than knowing I would most likely require an FFL in order to do it full time.
Can I get any solid advice regarding this? I'd appreciate it. I'm in Florida, by the way, if that makes things more specific.
>>29577704
wait so you want a business putting kits together?
>>29577704
Have you tried the ATF?
>>29577762
Well, not exactly sure. That's what good ol grandpappy did. I might want to go about learning how to machine shit, if I'm able.
>>29577776
because in this day and age you are not gonna be able to make a profit off just building kits and ars and shit. Learning to machine is the way to go.
>>29577704
>>29577776
You're going to need at least 20 grand to start out at minimum.
>>29577770
I realize I could learn most of the legal bits from the ATF, that's not the issue.
>>29577787
This is the issue. I have no experience with machining. Don't know where I'd go to learn it. But I want to learn somehow.
>>29577793
Any basis for that number, please?
>>29577829
>Any basis for that number, please?
You need to rent out a space for doing shit.
You need to buy machining tools which are really fucking expensive, like really fucking expensive.
You need to apply for a Type 10 FFL.
You're going to need raw materials and various equipment to start producing weapons.
If you want to make a good profit you'll need to hire at least two people assuming you pay them minimum wage you'll need to start breaking even within a few months or you'll lose money.
>>29577829
>I realize I could learn most of the legal bits from the ATF, that's not the issue.
Nah man I meant have you applied to work for the ATF. It's like LE but more cushy and you get to shoot dogs.
>>29577890
>>29577879
Well, I can't say that I didn't expect a lot of overhead. I was thinking of taking out a mortgage on my home, since it's paid off.
>>29577890
Don't you need law enforcement experience for that?
>>29577879
>You need to apply for a Type 10 FFL
You mean an 07? Type 10 is for manufacturing destructive devices. An 07/02 FFL/SOT will get you anywhere you need to be in the civilian and/or LE manufacturing world. You can make machine guns, suppressors, SBS, SBR, AOW, or whatever other NFA items you wish, except for DDs, which are a pain in the dick, anyway.
>>29577925
I heard that it might be difficult to obtain one, though I'm not 100% confident in the person who told me that.
>>29578005
It's going to be easier to get an 07 than a 10. If your primary purpose is gunsmithing, the ATF won't give a shit. Getting an SOT after your FFL is as easy as sending in a form with a check.
>>29578051
Alright. Would anybody happen to know how I could learn the craft of gunsmithing? Pretty sure it's not something offered by most technical schools.
>>29577704
You could go the route Im planning on and focus on gear and accessories. There is a better market for custom fitting and modifying LBE, carriers, pouches and such. Or outright making some from scratch. Working on tool roll up bags right now but I just got the material for a chest rig then ran out of heavy thread.
We have these threads a lot and it never turns out promising. Gun smithing isn't a lucrative business but is a great hobby.
