EZ Online FFL
programmer created on online FFL system that may be a perfect fit for your shop.
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Safety & Compliance
Legal Compliance
Like it or not, legislation may mandate modifications to firearms and/or magazines. Here’s how to get guns into compliance.
Double Trouble: Stevens Model 311
Working on the Stevens Model 311 Series F double barrel shotgun.
SHOT University
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…
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Glock Safety Installation I was disappointed to find that the Learn Gunsmithing, The Troubleshooting Method book I received with my subscription did not include information on the P35 Hi Power, Glock, or CZ Witness pistols. I’m particularly interested in installing a safety…
4473 Cloud
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…
SIG Short Reset Trigger
How to install a Short Reset Trigger kit for SIG P Series handguns.
FFL Software
Tools to help keep your firearm retail business in compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Shop Safety
A vital subject, here’s how to stay safe when working in your shop.
Lessons Learned
Making mistakes is guaranteed. Learning from them is optional. Here is some of the learning I’ve earned.
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BATFE Gunsmith Rules I appreciated “BATFE Gunsmith Rules” in the October 2021 issue. Although I was already aware of the ATF proposal regarding frames and receivers, there was some great information in the article that I was unaware of. Unfortunately for those…
Deleting Smith & Wesson Locks
The product of recent work performed with a focus on practical safety issue. Here’s how to remove the factory Internal Locking System on Smith & Wesson revolvers and why you might want to.
Gunsmith Surprises
Some surprises in my recent gunsmith work. The first occurred during a 1911 beavertail installation and the second from an unexpected source of new and useful tools for my bench.
Anatomy of a Blow Up
Preventing problems posed from prodigious pressures.
Firing Pin Logic and Mechanics
An overview of a critical but overlooked part of every firearm.
Shotgun Headspace Regulation
Bringing the shotgun headspace to standard dimensions can reduce persisting misfires.
Revolver Transfer Bars
I recently had a customer bring in a Ruger single action revolver from 1962, before the safety refitting. A young friend in the shop wanted to know if this was rarity. While there seems to be a number of people desiring it…
Working H&A Revolvers, Part 4
The final H&A article covering the Triple Action Safety Police.
Keeping Safety First
Overview of gunsmith safety procedures.
Beretta Model 418
Beretta’s 418 .25 ACP handgun is an early pocket pistol. Dating from the 1930s, it was used by the world’s most famous secret agent.
Reader Forum
If I was looking for parts for the Lefever I’d see what was available in the way of Flues models—as long as I could return the mismatches! The sears and hammers look the same but the cocking mechanism is distinctly different. The…
Remington 552
Getting up to speed with the Speedmaster.
Gauging and Services
The U. S. Army gauges and services weapons annually to ensure that they are fully mission capable (FMC) at any given time.
1911 Grip Safety
The history and fitment of safety devices for a classic handgun.