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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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…
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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…
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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 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…
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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…
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End of the Year Gunsmithing Checklist: 7 Important Projects to Finish Up The new year is all about starting with a fresh slate. How can gunsmiths prepare for the new year to help improve success and overall organization? Most gunsmiths are artists first. Business acumen, accounting skills, marketing, and advertising are all supporting skills that…
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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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6 Unique Gifts for the Gunsmith in Your Life Shopping for the gunsmith in your life can be daunting. Tools are highly personal, and it’s difficult to find out what someone needs without totally spoiling the surprise. No one wants to give a gift that will be relegated to the forgotten depths of some junk…
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