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…
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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…
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How to Best Care for Your Firearms This Winter This month I am going to talk about taking care of your customers’ firearms for colder weather. I will also provide information that you can pass on to your customers so they can keep their firearms free from rust. If you are a gunowner, nothing strikes…
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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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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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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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