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Shooting Drills to Prep for the Spring Season

Shooting Drills to Prep for the Spring Season  Spring is almost here, which means it’s time to shake off the rust as the outdoor ranges re-open. This month I want to talk about shooting drills that you can do to keep yourself sharp, no matter what you are practicing for.  Concealed Carry Drills  Concealed carry…

Resources for Women in the Gunsmithing Industry

Resources for Women in the Gunsmithing Industry Gunsmithing is a great industry to enter. It is one that is full of creativity, comradery, and knowledge, and you will spend a lifetime refining your skills and enjoying the process. There is satisfaction in creating something with your bare hands and being a part of an ever-growing…

Starting a Career in the Firearm Industry: A Guide for Women

Starting a Career in the Firearm Industry: A Guide for Women This month I want to talk about starting a career in the firearms industry, but with a small twist. The twist is women entering the firearms industry, especially when it comes to gunsmithing. Let’s face it, when it comes to firearms, there are not…

Why More Women are Choosing Firearm Ownership MGS 02-13-2025 UNSPLASH

Why More Women are Choosing Firearm Ownership

Why More Women are Choosing Firearm Ownership Over the past few years, there has been an uptick in firearm ownership among American women. Considering the widening partisan gap in America and the sentiments Americans have for gun ownership, the news stories surrounding the subject can seem pretty surprising. And while there have definitely been recent…

Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Women in the Firearms Industry

Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Women in the Firearms Industry Women in the firearms industry come from two directions, as users and as creators. But each direction keeps the firearms industry open and innovative. Competitive Shooting On the sporting side of shooting, women of all ages are becoming more common. They in general have a bit…

4 Essential Tips on Gunsmithing Regulations

4 Essential Tips on Gunsmithing Regulations

4 Essential Tips on Gunsmithing Regulations If manufacturing and trading of firearms had long been heavily regulated, gunsmithing used to be less constrained by onerous rules. Since the 1990s, that has changed. Gunsmiths are now subject to quite a few regulations, and they must be equally aware of laws and regulations affecting their customers. Zoning On…

Building a Client Base

Building a Client Base with Your Gunsmithing Shop

Building a Client Base with Your Gunsmithing Shop Gunsmithing is a hobby that is so rewarding. You will learn a new skill, meet a circle of like-minded people, and have the personal satisfaction of creating something with your hands. So, it only seems fitting that you would want to turn something filled with so much…

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The Essential First Steps to Starting a Gunsmithing Business

The Essential First Steps to Starting a Gunsmithing Business If you’re looking into starting your own gunsmithing business, this is probably one of at least a dozen articles you’ve scrolled through in hopes of finding a simple, no-nonsense guide to getting your dreams off the ground. As I’m sure you’ve gathered by now, there’s no…

ATF Approval

2 Crucial Steps to ATF Approval for a Home-Based Gunsmith

2 Crucial Steps to ATF Approval for a Home-Based Gunsmith This month I want to talk about the process of getting the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) approval for a home-based gunsmithing business. My hope is you can use the information I am providing to remove some of the guess work and…