4th Book in the “Gunsmithing Student Handbook Series” is Now in Print!

Being in the gun business for almost 40 years now I have become acutely aware if the lack of basics being taught in schools.  In particular in Occupational Trades institutions. Before you send me a nasty gram defending your favorite school keep in mind I teach at one of these colleges and have friends at… Read more »

Art of the Gun, Tinidad Colorado, 2017

Art of the Gun @ Mitchell Museum in Trinidad Colorado was held the weekend of June 9-10, 2017.  This event was held in conjunction with the 70/40 Anniversary of the TSJC Gunsmithing Program.  70 years ago P.O. Ackley helped start the first gunsmithing program at any college in the U.S. 40 years ago the School joined… Read more »

Fred talks about P.O. Ackley

One of the cool things about writing a book is that during the research for the book you learn a lot about people.  I was able to interview a number of interesting and well known folks in the gun world while researching P.O. Ackley, America’s Gunsmith. If you would like a little more behind the scene… Read more »