I own Indie-Arms, so those are all mine.......plus about another 175 weapons, and assorted kit. Mcbob, that is what it takes. Know a lot of people, have a lot of weapons, and have the knowledge to train people on how to realistically "use" the weapons on film. I am former military, have SWAT experience, and various other training aspects that involve weapons, have contacts in just about every law enforcement department in So Cal. When I am hired, it is not just to rent guns. It is because I bring my knowledge on how to make it look real yet safe to the table as well.
Rob, that is really funny you say that. I have been playing with the idea of a script, based on a country's refusal to let a production film in the "perfect location". To fix that, the movie production invades the country, topples the government, all so they can shoot there. But everything they use and do is VFX/Hollywood. It's a comedy.