Yavapai College Gunsmithing Program

After years of frustration as a competitive shooter and hunter trying to find quality gunsmithing JD decided to take matters into his own hands. He researched the options to find the best instruction available and became a student at Yavapai College in 2003. Yavapai offered comprehensive courses taught by people who also actually make a living in the field. Their experience and the quality of instruction made them the obvious pick for someone as detail oriented as JD. While completing the 2 year program JD became friends with his instructors and was introduced to and mentored by many great names in the gun world. It was a terrific experience and for anyone interested you can find information about this program here.

 

J & G Sales

JD worked in sales for J&G. They are a HUGE retailer of all types of firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Located in Prescott, AZ they were a wonderful place to work with customers and evaluate new products. Their website is here.

 

 

Classic Barrel & Gunworks

Owned and operated by Dan Pedersen, a wonderful mentor and barrel maker. Dan worked for Fred Wells at Wells Sport Store for many years before going out on his own. Sadly Fred has passed away but Rachel Wells is stil providing quality engraving- you can reach her at 928-445-3655. JD was lucky enough to have worked for Dan while in school helping with the metal work to produce new and rechambered cutrifle barrels. You can find Dan's website here.

 

McMillan Rifle Company

JD worked at McMillan Bros as a machinist/gunsmith. It was a terrific experience to work in such a production type shop. Valuable contacts and experience were gained and helped to shape the direction JD would take in his gun building career. If you would like more information about McMillan check here.

 

 

Blues Brothers Metal Refinishing

Blues Bros was started by a classmate and friend of JD, Jerry Eisenberg. JD worked with Jerry and his partner, Kristofer Gubrandsen (now the on site gunsmith for J&G) doing gunsmithing and metal finish-hot blue, slow rust, and other finishes. The Blues Brothers are located in Prescott Valley Arizona and can be reached at 928-308-2137.

GPS Defense Sniper School

Located in Phoenix, AZ an operated by William Graves. GPS provides quality instruction for law enforcement, military, and civilians. Look for their custom rifle packages, if you look close you can see a picture of JD squaring up an action. He has worked with GPS for several years as an independant contractor, helping them provide quality, accurate long range rifles for their customers. Their website can be found by clicking here.

 

Custom Gunbuilders

Paul and Sharon Dressel build quality custom guns. They are joined by Sandy McDonald and all are members of the American Custom Gun Maker Guild. If you can dream it, Paul, Sharon, Sandy, and JD can make those designs come to life. The shop has a great reputation and JD is pleased to work with them. You can find a link to their page here.

 

Hammers Outdoor World

Are you more of an outdoor enthusiast? Well if you want honest, friendly service we recommend Hammer's. They are a great local business. They are located in Union Gap, 4211 Main Street 509-248-3474 and have a online store here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shooters Forums and other interesting places

 

Snipers Hide

Want to talk guns and your wife (or husband) has that glazed look in their eye? Snipers Hide is the place to go! Want to know where to shoot, if there are any local competitions coming up, or reviews of products? Sign into their forum here.

 

The Gun Vault

Another great site for information and feedback. You can find The Gun Vault here. Click on their logo to enter the site.