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Rifles for Less Permissive Places
Modern manual repeaters and accessories can offer the same sort of modularity commonly found in self loaders. Here are some options for those unfortunate enough to reside in restricted areas.
Bar-Sto Precision
Starting as a one-man shop and side project, Bar-Sto Precision has been a prominent player in the custom gunsmith world for decades.
FFL Software
Tools to help keep your firearm retail business in compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Bad Ace Tactical No-Drill Mounts
Bad Ace Tactical offers no-drill, no-tap scope mounts for many classic rifles.
Metalworking History
A brief overview of the history of metalworking and machining.
Mean Arms
Makers of the MA Lock, MA Loader, and Endo Mag, here’s how a small manufacturing business got its start.
Arma Lite History
For nearly seven decades, the original maker of Eugene Stoner’s famed rifle remains among the best gun manufacturers.
BSD Fabrication and Works
The history and how-to of a gunsmith company startup.
Open Source CNC
The open—and sometimes free—world of Computer Aided Design and Manufacture and Computer Numerical Controlled machines.
Gunsmith Schools
An overview of NRA-approved gunsmithing schools and their education offerings.
New Items
A tour of new items of interest for gunsmiths.
Wood-Stocked AR-15s
The AR-15 was first created to take advantage of “space age” materials but new offerings can make modern sporting rifles more traditional. Wood stocks provide a classy new look to a combat classic.
Big Modern Sporting Rifles
The AR-15 and AR-10 may be ubiquitous but this platform can be made to handle much larger cartridges.
Workshop Aids
Cleaning and information resources for your shop.
FFL Compliance Manager
Online FFL compliance and retail managers may be an ideal fit for your business. Epicor offers a cloud-based option.
AR-15 Gas Systems
Are piston-driven or direct impingement-based gas systems better?
Precision Garands: The National Match M1
service rifl e, the M1 is still a viable Across-The-Course contender.
Enhanced Battle Rifle
M14-based blaster provides accuracy and rapid fi re.