Want to Start Big Weapons Buisness

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The discussion centers on starting a weapons manufacturing company in the U.S., with aspirations to emulate Lockheed Martin. Key recommendations include obtaining an education in mechanical engineering and business management, as well as gaining experience by working in the weapons industry before launching a business. The conversation suggests beginning with smaller ventures, such as trading AK-47s in Africa, to build foundational knowledge and contacts in the field.

PREREQUISITES
  • Mechanical engineering principles
  • Business management fundamentals
  • Knowledge of U.S. military procurement processes
  • Experience in the weapons industry
NEXT STEPS
  • Research mechanical engineering programs and certifications
  • Explore business management courses focused on entrepreneurship
  • Investigate U.S. military procurement and contracting procedures
  • Network with professionals in the weapons manufacturing sector
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Entrepreneurs, aspiring weapons engineers, and individuals interested in the defense industry seeking to understand the foundational steps to start a weapons manufacturing business.

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Alright, I have decided that I want to be a weapons engineer already. But I wanted to make something really big of myself so I wanted to start my own Weapons manufacturing company for the US. Now the question is where do I start? How do I start a company that makes weapons for the US military. Now what weapons do I want to make? I want to build all kinds of weapons from robots to firearms; just everything. I probably want to end up looking something like Lockheed Martin. Can anyone help?
 
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What you'll want to do is, first, scale down your expectations. Then get an education in mechanical engineering and business management. After you take care of those, come back with some more specific questions :)
 
People who start businesses -- in any area -- often have spent time working for another company in the same business first. It gives you a chance to learn the ins and outs of that business, plus establish useful contacts.
 
my recommendation is, start small and do AK-47 trading in africa.

then come back, if still alive, and tell us if you want to keep working in weapons.
 

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