Simple answer: Our production capabilities have long ago been given away to China, Taiwan, and...anywhere but here.
You’ve been sold on the BS global economy concept. Think about it...Staples, Office Depot, Office Max...everything is about “office” and not tooling and production.
In WWII, we overwhelmed German technology with our ability to make so much so fast. Could we do that today?
I agree about our industrial loss to China et al in a general way. But don’t we still make superb hunting rifles in this country?Beyond hunting rifles, I’ve looked at the Springfield Arms improvements and upgrades in the old M14 and they look damn good. And we are also talking design. Everything Apple makes is designed here. Don’t we still have excellent firearm designers?