AR/M4 Production? Business idea...
Hello Gents
I presume it hasn't gone unnoticed that for the past few months Iraq has once again become a focal point in the news. The conflict raging in the Northern parts of Iraq has had a detrimental effect on the way Iraqi citizens view their government and security forces. On turning points like this people flock to the black market to purchase weapons and ammunition to be able to protect themselves when rule of law deteriorates. This tendency has affected the market in such a way that a Turkish/Chinese made AK47 can yield up to $2,500 the very same rifle used to cost around $800, the same goes for ammunition as we see prices triple and quadruple again and again. This creates a lot of problems for the government due to the fact that they don't have a steady supply of arms, so they usually get what they need from the very same market.
I currently live and work in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, so I see this trend first hand.
Now for my question to this forum is as follows
If i wanted to establish an M4 Rifle production company in Kurdistan what would I need in terms of money and technical skill? I have been doing a fair bit of research but since my technical knowledge is limited i can't even begin to estimate as to what the whole encompassing business plan would be. But what i have been able to understand is that there is more than 500 independent manufacturers in the US alone. Any thoughts on where to start or who to contact?