Why Is It That Only A Few Gun Makers Are Publicly Traded?

Question

Why Is It That Only A Few Gun Makers Are Publicly Traded?

Answer 1

If you look, you'll find many of them are owned by a larger corporation. Others are truly family businesses, many just past the level of being original "labors of love."

Answer 2

There is a huge liability if someone gets injured by one of their guns or if they are involved in a lawsuit, the stock will plummet.

Answer 3

Their requirement of funds are less and scope of business is limited.

Answer 4

because the other gun makers didn't go to the public sector to seek equity.