Why ‘Real-World’ Practice is Essential for Gunsmithing Starting a hobby like gunsmithing will allow you to blend an interest in firearms with a love of working with wood and metal. There are many different aspects to choose from, including repairing guns, creating custom firearms or custom parts, and adding decorative patterns through engraving. While a…
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3 Reasons Why Hands-On Experience Matters in Gunsmithing The way we learn is changing. During the pandemic, it was quite common to see articles bemoaning the difficulty students had with online classes. Fast forward to today, you’ll find articles praising the more personalized instruction students can get online. If you’re not close to your school…
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How to Take Care of Your Guns in the Summer This month I will share some information on how to store your firearms during the summer months. Extra care is needed when storing firearms during different seasons. I live in the southeastern part of the United States. Humidity during the summer months is a common…
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7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Tactical Wear The expectation of greater durability also comes the expectation of greater longevity. Tactical clothes aren’t cheap, and you want to get the most for your money. If you’re shopping for a uniform for the police or armed forces, your choices may be made simpler…
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Gunsmith Stocking Stuffers Although Christmas has come and gone, there is always time to gift your gunsmith. Let’s discuss some items that every smith can use. For the new smith, or for someone aspiring, there are many items that will help get them started. When I was considering going into business, my wife purchased a…
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How to Rebarrel a Firearm This month our discussion will cover the steps, tools, machines, and measuring devices you will need to rebarrel and chamber a rifle. Hopefully, I can explain it in a way that is easily understood and as detailed as possible. For my discussion, I will be referencing the Remington 700 action.…
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Armorer and Gunsmith: What is the Difference? When it comes to repairing your gun, many have the skills to complete minor repairs at home, especially if Gunsmithing is your main hobby. But for people who do not like to repair their guns themselves or if their firearm has a more complicated issue, Armorers and Gunsmiths…
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What Could Disqualify You from Having an FFL? In this month’s blog discussion, I will identify some of the reasons how you can be denied a Federal Firearms License (FFL). In a past blog, I discussed the application and approval process concerning how to get an FFL. In that blog, I stated that it is…
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How to Lighten the Load this Hunting Season Going hunting shouldn’t feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your back. But pairing things down to just essentials seems impossible when everything you’re taking is essential. Cutting down weight and traveling light is about making sacrifices, and hopefully not all of these sacrifices…
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What Game is in for Summer Season? When most people think of hunting, they think of walking through snow-covered forests or areas with bare trees looking for large game like deer or elk. While the grand prize of landing a deer is a dream kept for fall and winter. Hunting during the summer months has…
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