Marstar Guns in Movies

[johnone]

PAT BASTID;
The first thing to do is speak with your provincial CFO, he can direct you as to the conditions and requirements....

Depending on how seriously you want to get involved you will need knowledgeable staff, and very deep pockets....

Remember the movie industry is up and down with the economy, one year you might have more work than you can handle, the next you have nothing....
John

[wrangler4867]

HUGE!!!! Liability. You screw up and everyone sues your ass. We live with that nightmare on a daily basis..

[johnone]

WRANGLER 4867;

One would assume that as any supplier of such material and services you would carry the appropriate insurance.... I know the people we supply ALL have huge policies....All part of being in the business.

John

[wrangler4867]

Actually I am one of the people you supply, I was merely trying to drive home the point you made (and a very valid one at that) about needing knowledgeable staff, if you don't have the knowledge or experience yourself that is a absolute must. All the insurance in the world will not make the legal costs or hassles go away, it is something in the back of most reputable gun wranglers minds.

Being in a hurry this morning I didn't have much time to get into much detail so I apologize for the vague post.

[johnone]

WRANGLER4867 further on PAT BASTID;

You are quite right, we see this every day, "I want to get into the business" While I admire and encourage people to get involved in the firearms business, be it import, export, retail, wholesale, motion picture, etc, etc.... This trade is a very cruel mistress, it will show you no mercy....

I must say I have enjoyed the business over the past almost 30 years, I have been lucky, have met a lot of fine people, however it IS risky. If one wants to get into the firearms business consider it like going to the casino, look at each deal with the attitude of "can I afford to lose this money" ??

If you have to borrow a lot of money to open your shop, think twice unless you already have customers lined up....

And last but not least, find your staff first, know the abilities they have, otherwise you could be left holding an empty bag.... There are many "wanna bes" out there but unfortunately you can't hire a 25 year old expert with 30 years experience....

John

[x0ra]

XORA;
No comment on that one
John

Sorry if this was inappropriate, I only learned about the 1995 OPP/RCMP raid afterward :-/ I understand this can be a touchy subject.

[johnone]

XORA;
Not a touchy subject, just a very dangerous event in the history of our company.... Would not wish it on anybody.
John

[Barry F]

WRANGLER4867 further on PAT BASTID;

You are quite right, we see this every day, "I want to get into the business" While I admire and encourage people to get involved in the firearms business, be it import, export, retail, wholesale, motion picture, etc, etc.... This trade is a very cruel mistress, it will show you no mercy....

I must say I have enjoyed the business over the past almost 30 years, I have been lucky, have met a lot of fine people, however it IS risky. If one wants to get into the firearms business consider it like going to the casino, look at each deal with the attitude of "can I afford to lose this money" ??

If you have to borrow a lot of money to open your shop, think twice unless you already have customers lined up....

And last but not least, find your staff first, know the abilities they have, otherwise you could be left holding an empty bag.... There are many "wanna bes" out there but unfortunately you can't hire a 25 year old expert with 30 years experience....

John

I would call this sound advice for starting ANY business...