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The movie War Dogs was based on a few kids that somehow pulled it off. I think a lot has changed since... but still would be interested to learn more.
by doopy1 5y ago
The movie War Dogs was based on a few kids that somehow pulled it off. I think a lot has changed since... but still would be interested to learn more.
- CyberDildonics 5y agoIn that movie they supplied ammunition by buying from sources that were off limits to the government. They also talk about forging documents and records for the biggest deal they made.
- doopy1 5y agoI'm not sure if the movie was fully representative of reality. I think there was more to it than that, like knowing how to win the contracts to begin with: https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-stoner-arms-dealers-how-two-american-kids-became-big-time-weapons-traders-176604/ https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-stoner-arms-dealers...
- CyberDildonics 5y agoYou brought up the movie as an example of "kids pulling it off" and when I say the movie also involves forgery you say "I'm not sure if the movie was fully representative of reality"
- doopy1 5y agoSorry about that, you're right, I'm a bit all over the place. I brought up the movie as a real example of regular folks being able to win contracts like this, but not sure I trust the movie for the finer details how it was done, etc.