Walk the Talk America: Mental Health and Firearms Walk the Talk America is a pro-Second Amendment non-profit that focuses on mental health, suicide prevention, and community outreach. The organization is the brainchild of Michael Sodini, a firearms industry professional with no shortage of impressive bullet points on his CV (see what I did there?). Anyone…
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Black Guns Matter: Changing the Perspective Black Guns Matter is a charity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that educates and informs urban communities on their Second Amendment rights and responsibilities. Black Guns Matter believes that educating people about their right to bear arms is essential to maintaining a free and safe society. Black Guns Matter was…
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On the GallantFew: For Veterans, By Veterans This month I want to bring your attention to veterans. This subject is near and dear to my heart because I am a veteran. In fact, my wife and I have two sons that are veterans and looking back into our family trees we have served in every…
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Shooting for Accuracy in Gunsmithing This month I am going to talk about shooting accuracy and how you, as a gunsmith, can help your customers. Being a gunsmith will open the door to many questions from customers and since you are considered the expert on all firearm related items, expect a wide variety of questions.…
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The 6 Top Positions in Shooting Standing position has been the default for the club, the spear, the bow, and the arquebus. It’s the position of mobility, observation, visibility to the commander but how well does it actually work for modern marksmanship? Firing while standing isn’t the most stable process, though it may be…
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Indoor Gun Ranges vs. Outdoor Gun Ranges When starting your journey as a gunsmith, having time to practice and learn how to shoot a gun is so important to your knowledge base. The best way to do this when you are starting out or even as an experienced shooter is at a gun range. It…
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Gunsmithing Experience: 2 Crucial Points to Know Theoretical knowledge is valuable. Reading the instruction manual, followed by a repair manual, polished off with a tutorial video can go a long way towards competency in all kinds of endeavors, including repair, maintenance, and customization of guns. After all, that’s how it works with electronics, vehicles, and…
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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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A Gunsmith’s Success Story from Apprentice to Expert This month I will be speaking about my journey to become a gunsmith. Just like any journey, everyone’s experience is different. My journey started differently than most. I’m sure there are a few gunsmiths out there that had a father like mine. He was a self-taught full-fledged…
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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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