Workbench Safety + The Four Cardinal Rules Working with firearms is an amazing career and a satisfying hobby. It is an excellent way to meet like-minded people and learn a host of new skills. But like many careers, it is not without some danger. It is of the utmost importance that safety is a number one…
Figuring Out What Tools Work for You This month I want to touch on customizing your workbench. First and foremost, you need to take your time customizing your bench because these tools are expensive, and you don’t want to buy tools just to never use them. I’ve heard a couple stories of freshly graduated gunsmiths…
The Importance of Mental Focus in Shooting One of the keys to improving your accuracy is improving your focus. It’s only natural to look to new tools when expertise doesn’t take you as far as you’d like, but as you likely already know, your mind is the most important tool you have. Endurance and discipline…
Drills to Eliminate Trigger Flinching and Jerking More than any other factor, accuracy is affected by trigger technique. Consider that your aim may be off by a couple of inches due to imperfections of sight alignment or shake, but a botched, jerky trigger pull can cause a miss by a foot. Fortunately, trigger drills to…
Speed and Accuracy in Shooting Whether becoming an excellent marksman or just starting a new hobby, there are skills and abilities you need to learn, but which are essential to success? This is the age-old argument: which is more important, speed or accuracy? While experts worldwide can make excellent points, building complex, detailed arguments for…
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…
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…
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…
4 Holiday Safety Tips for Gun Owners: Keeping Everyone Safe The holiday season is a special time of the year when families, friends, and loved ones come together to reconnect, catch up, and make memories. People have time off from work where they can rest and recuperate. With such a happy time of year upon…
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…