by Matt » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:57 am
If other companies aggressively went after licenses, there would be competition out there. But too many of them are still importing stuff from china on the cheap and trying to avoid markup. Even if the middle man were not involved, the time involved and process of securing trades would still cost the manufacturer. So either way, prices would go up. If you have to pay an American to schmooze with firearms companies, what difference does it make if he works for your company or for some other company you hired? Probably costs more to have the American on your own payroll.