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This is an editorial I never thought I’d be writing. Our publisher, AG Media, has decided to discontinue American Gunsmith permanently. This is the last print issue. There has been a decline in print newspaper and magazine sales for years due to…
Americans owning guns area large group but remain a minority. We are arguably the only group that remains socially acceptable to hate or defame. Even groups and individuals professing to be moderate and in favor of “common sense” policy have openly stated…
(Winshoot s.r.l.) has been producing choke tubes for several years, cataloging over 1.200 interchangeable choke tubes available in several materials, dimensions, finishes, and brands. This includes options for shotguns no longer on the market. Gemini emphasizes sport shooting in a variety of…
George Harris has spent his life working with firearms. He co-founded the SIG Sauer Academy in 1990 and was a coach and team member of the U. S. Army Reserve Marksmanship Program, retiring to create International Firearms Consultants. Marksmanship Simplified is his…
Common hysteria to the contrary, two-thirds of deaths where a firearm is used are suicides, which is doubly sad as no gun control “solution” even pretends to address this. Proposition Paper 72 by Mental Health America, the longest-running mental health organization in the…
Head Hunters NW has recruited talent for Fortune 500 corporations and family-owned businesses while uncovering talent for vital management positions, C-suite roles, and more. In addition to supporting a variety of industries in a number of regions, Head Hunters NW has gladly served…
KBC Tools & Machinery has been providing a variety of metalworking tools and accessories since 1965. Originally started as Kabaco Tools by Karel Bass in Detroit, KBC began as a catalog house selling surplus and English tools to the metalworking industry from…
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has compiled their Firearm Industry Economic Impact and found that our industry has increased 322% since 2008. The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased to $80.73 billion in 2022…
Real Avid is a leader in firearm tools and continually develops new options for gun building and repair. One of their top options is the Master Gun Vise, a multi-axis bench-mounted position-locking vise, a design specifically for gun work. The workpiece can…
Celerant has supported the firearms and outdoor sporting goods industries since 1999. Their retail software and e Commerce solutions support firearm retailers with an all-in-one store point-of-sale (POS) system which integrates with online sales and range management. FFL dealers can use a…
SHOT University is an online continuing-education resource for firearm industry professionals. Created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the coursework includes dozens of elearning modules covering everything from OSHA and ATF compliance to training program creation, social media best practices, and retail…
One of my fellow marksmanship team members commenting on problems with military small arms training stated a large part of the issue is, “Solders are never allowed to play with guns.” “Play” in this context means opportunities for self-directed learning, not mere…
No one wants to stop the criminal and tragic misuse of firearms more than gun owners. The firearm industry has led with initiatives to improve security at retail stores and prevent thefts, deter illegal purchases, and promote secure storage to help prevent…
4473 Cloud is an ATF-approved form 4473 digital storage solution that utilizes encrypted, tamper-evident file formatting to ensure security for FFLs. Travis Glover is VP of Business Development and Sales and has over 26 years experience in the firearm industry as a subject…
Founded in 2003 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Midwest Industries makes a variety gunsmith tools and accessories for firearms. The majority of their products are designed and manufactured in their Wisconsin facility and are backed by a lifetime guarantee Among their newest is the…
Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Tormach Inc. makes CNC equipment ideal for small shops. Their goal is to make top-line CNC automation more affordable. The new Automatic Tool Changer for the Tormach 24R CNC Router is an example. The Tormach 24R CNC Router…
Every gun store and range operation is different so Rapid Gun Systems offers a custom-built solution to meet each shop’s specific needs with their team of programmers. Their approach is a template to how any good management system should work. Customer Relationship…
AG Composites is a veteran-owned company that designs and manufactures advanced composite products in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. The company uses modern design software to create Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and quality carbon fiber, epoxy, and paint to make its line…
KBC (KBCtools.com, has a line of metal cutting power and hand tools of use for your shop. The KBC Metal Chop Saw comes in 7.25, 14, and 15-inch models and features a no-load speed of 1550 RPM, a high torque motor, a…
Bantam Tools (BantamTools.com, now has several tools in its accessory line that are beginner-friendly and empower users to expand the abilities of the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine to include 4th axis machining. The Bantam Tools Desktop CNC 4th Axis Accessory…
Bantam Tools builds desktop computer numerical control machines with professional reliability and precision. These machines are easy to set up and ready to use right out of the box. The Bantam Tools base machine is a three-axis desktop CNC milling machine ideal…
Master Piece Arms (MPA) makes a variety of precision and competition rifles, pistols, and accessories. Their newest is the MPA Matrix, a next generation rifle chassis designed for practical precision rifle competition, such as Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and National Rifle League…
Morton Salt, Inc. has been making salt for culinary, water softening, household, road deicing, food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, and numerous other uses since 1848 and employs more than 3,500 people in Chicago, Canada, and the Bahamas. Salt Science, Inc. makes Hypochlorous Acid…
Midwest Industries makes a variety of accessories and parts for firearms, including the AR, AK, FN, Henry, Kel-Tec, HK, Marlin, SIG, Remington, Steyr, Benelli, and others. They also makes tools for gunsmiths. Their newest tool is a multi-use block for working on…
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