On a recent hunting trip, Larry Lopata and three business partners came up with an idea for a new firearms accessory: an ergonomic adjustable-length trigger, so people of different hand sizes could use the same gun comfortably. It also could pay dividends on the competition circuit.
The four put $150,000 into product development when they felt ready to seek additional funding from new investors.
Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo would have perfect, but they explicitly prohibit users from raising money for any weapons-related projects.
So, in the entrepreneurial spirit that propelled America to greatness, Lopata created his own, gun-friendly crowdfunding site, GunDynamics.com, recently featured on American Action News.
After the Parkland school shooting, many major corporations have sought to disassociate with the gun community.
So far, Bank of America announced it would no longer lend to firearms manufacturers that make “military-style” firearms.
Dick’s Sporting Goods has stopped selling assault rifles, while WalMart, L.L. Bean, and other retailers raised the minimum age for firearm purchases to 21.
To counter this growing threat, Lopata and others who make their living in firearms have constructed online businesses designed to cater exclusively to gun enthusiasts.