Levi
Guns are designed to contain a violent explosion and send a projectile out of the end of the barrel at very high speed.
This projectile is capable of doing extreme harm due to its ability to impact and penetrate objects, materials and individuals.
Being safe with a gun means that both the violent explosion and the trajectory and target of the projectile must be under complete control of the shooter.
There must never be unrestricted access to firearms. Keep them locked and locked up, when not in use.
Guns must never be in the hands of inexperienced and untrained individuals. Keep them away from children and the inexperienced and untrained.
The primary rules of gun safety are:
1) All guns should always be considered and handled as if they are loaded and ready to fire.
2) Never point a gun at anything you do not want to destroy
3) Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire.
4) Be absolutely sure of your target and anything behind or beyond your target that could be impacted by the bullet.
There are many secondary rules of gun safety. But, the primary rule is that the gun is under the control of an individual. That individual must be the primary safety component of any firearm. If you are going to participate in the shooting sports or use firearms for any reason, it is your responsibility to know how to and to be safe with your firearms.
I can diagnose and repair many malfunctions and problems that keep guns from operating correctly.
I can propose many custom additions and restoration actions and carry out installations and other tasks required.
Clients often bring me their guns and parts they have acquired elsewhere for fitting and installation. I will do this type of work, gladly.
On the few guns requiring special expertise or equipment that I cannot provide, I can usually find other specialized gun smiths who do have the expertise and equipment needed and other options for repair that I can offer to help my clients and customers.
Tasks that regularly come across my bench include:
Professional cleaning and detailing
Installing new barrels
Cutting new chambers
Caliber conversions
Refining / smoothing triggers and actions
Installing new triggers
Installing new sights
Installing new grips
Modifying stocks for better shooter fit
Installing new stocks
Installing optic/scope rails
Installing optics/scopes
Laser bore sighting of all sights, optics and scopes
Finding and acquiring or making and reinstalling broken parts
Re-crowning barrels
Cutting and threading barrel muzzles for brakes and suppressors
Re-throating chambers
Finishing and refinishing metal and wood components
Identifying action problems and solutions
Range testing for problems
Range sighting in of all sights, optics and scopes to shooter specs
Custom ammo manufacturing
Prices and charges depend on the cost of parts and time required to complete the task.
My minimum shop charge is $60. This allows me enough time to disassemble, clean and/or evaluate most firearms to propose, and in some cases complete a repair task.
Any cost for parts add to this minimum.
More complicated tasks are usually charged at $120, $180, $240 and $300, plus any required parts.
Occasional very difficult projects and/or custom gun manufacturing will be quoted on a per project basis.
For all clients, for all tasks, I will communicate about expected charges. If unexpected problems come up, I’ll communicate again about any additional expected charges before moving ahead.
For Washington state residents, I’ll add 9% sales tax to the costs of parts and labor. For any shipping, from and back to, clients, I’ll add the typical cost for shipping based on the best carrier.
Client pays for shipping both ways. Normal packing and shipping charges for most firearms is $45, one way.
I guarantee my work. If you are not happy, you get your money and your gun back. If I break it, I’ll fix or replace it. You’ll find me honest. You’ll find me good with guns.
My FFL # is 9-91-031-07-2F-03575
It will expire 6/1/2022
You can check my registration here – https://www.atfonline.gov/fflezcheck/
This license allows me to perform tasks as a Gunsmith, a Firearms Manufacturer and a Firearms Dealer.
In Washington state, where I can offer these services:
I can receive guns for repair and upgrades as a gunsmith. Those guns can be returned to the person who delivers them to me, without a background check. This includes firearms submitted from out of state clients via shipping services with direct signature services. For in state clients, If another person has to pick up a gun other than the person who delivers it to me, I must perform a background check. This will add $40 to the invoice total for any repairs, upgrades or other tasks and materials. If the gun is a handgun or semi auto rifle, the background check also involves filling out and processing the Wa State Firearms Transfer Application form, any WA state added fees and will involve a waiting period. It will also mean, the person who picks up the gun will be recognized as the responsible party for the gun’s possession, in the event it is used in a crime. Due to the initiative 596 requirements, the gun transfer and responsibility issue starts to become complicated. So, it is best to make sure that the person who drops off the gun for work is the same person who picks the gun up, unless the situation is exceptional.
I can also look up and help clients with answers to questions on federal and state gun laws, legality, ownership, carry and use issues. I spend quite a bit of time trying to keep up on current gun laws, transfer and ownership issues. If you have a question, just ask.