Oh yeah, I like that combination. Son of uber-wealthy religious fanatic... heir to the throne... and successful arms dealer. What could possibly go wrong? :yoiks:
September 17, 2007, 7:28 pm
Family Ties: Rev. Moon’s Son Thrives in Gun BusinessThe financial success of gun manufacturer Kahr Arms has made company founder Justin Moon a strong candidate to helm his family’s main venture — the Unification Church headed by his father, the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, reports Christopher Stewart in Portfolio.
In the gun world, Kahr Arms is known more for its tiny pistols, parts of which were designed by Justin Moon himself, than for its ties to the mysterious Unification Church. The company’s K9 pistol, which is about the size of a wallet, rode a trend toward smaller guns in the 1990s, brought about by a now-defunct federal ban on the manufacture of guns with more than 10 bullets. Kahr is one of the largest privately owned gun makers in the U.S., with about $20 million in annual sales. The easy-to-conceal, powerful guns have been criticized for being mainly useful for criminals.
It is unclear how Kahr Arms fits into the Unification Church’s plans or its business empire, which also encompasses autos, property and seafood distribution. Unnamed former church believers tell Mr. Stewart the guns may be part of preparations for a possible collapse in world order. Others say Rev. Moon just might be indulging Justin’s love of guns. Justin Moon says he used his connections when he started the company. “I’m my father’s son, but I’m also my own man,” he says. “Being my father’s son, there are disadvantages.” — Robin Moroney
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