I have a lot more to say on the subject of degree majors and applicability to the world of engineering. However, I don't want to get into arguments as I hope the best for you. The gun owners and shooters of the world need new designers, and I hope you get your chance.
I was at the NRA Museum in Virginia a few months ago and saw the Savage 99 that Bill Ruger converted into a semi-auto as a demonstration of his ability; he took that to various gun companies before he got an offer to work for Remington (I think it was Remington). He started his own company with Mr. Sturm at a later time. There is a key lesson to be learned here.
I was at the NRA Museum in Virginia a few months ago and saw the Savage 99 that Bill Ruger converted into a semi-auto as a demonstration of his ability; he took that to various gun companies before he got an offer to work for Remington (I think it was Remington). He started his own company with Mr. Sturm at a later time. There is a key lesson to be learned here.