Sportsman / Outdoor / Hunting / Marksmanship

FIREARMS SALES
AIM Surplus,  Andro Corp Industries,  Armalite Inc,  Atlantic Firearms,  Benelli USA,  Beretta,  B.King Firearms,  Black Rain Ordnance,  Bravo Company Mfg,   Browning,  Buds Gun Shop,  Bushmaster,  Cimarron Firearms,  Classic Firearms,  Colt,  Daniel Defense,  D.E.Guns,  DK Firearms,  eGunner,  FNH Arms,  Geissele,  Glock,  Gordy & Sons Houston, Harrington and Richardson Arms Company,  Heckler & Koch,  Henry Repeating Arms,  Holland & Holland,  Huglu Hunting Firearms,  KAHR Arms,  Knights Armament,  LMT Defense,  Longthorne Gunmakers,  LWRC International,  Magnum Research,   Marlin,  Mossberg,  Palmetto State Armory,  Primary Arms,  Remington Arms Co,  Rizzini USA,  Rock Island Auction Company,  Rock River Arms,  Savage Arms,  Serbu Firearms,  Smith & Wesson,  Springfield Armory,  Smith Arms and Ammo LLC,  Stag Arms,  Standard Manufacturing,  Sturm, Ruger & Co,  Taylor's & Company,  Taurus USA,  Uberti USA,  Walther Arms,  Wilson Combat,  Winchester Repeating Arms, Zastava Arms, 

FIREARMS ACCESSORIES
Aero Precision,  AR15.com,  AR15 Discounts,  B5 Systems,  Ballistol,  Ballistic Advantage,  BassPro,  Bear Creek Arsenal,  Beretta Forum,  Blackhawk,  Blue Force Gear,  Bravo Company USA,  Brownells, Centerfire Systems,  Cheaper Than Dirt,  Damage Industries,  Daytona Tactical,  DS Arms,  EOTECH,  Gallery of Guns,  Gideon Tactical,  GlockStore,  Griffin Armament,  Gunbroker, Gun Builders Depot,  GunMagWarehouse, Gun Talk TV,  Guns.com,  Guns America,  IMFDB,  Joe Bob Outfitters,  Lone Wolf, MagPul,  M*Carbo,  Midway USA,  Mission First Tactical,  Missouri Firearms Coalition,  NRA Museum,  Palmetto State Armory,  Pearce Grips,  Primary Arms,  RugerForum.net,  Scalarworks,  ShopRuger.com,  Sons of Liberty Gun Works,  SpringCo,  Strike Industries,  TEKMAT,  Timney Triggers,  Top Gun Supply,  TripleK,  Turnbull Restoration,  US ConcealedCarry,  Wolff Gun Springs,

GUNSMITHING TOOLS & RESOURCES
2 Unique LLC,  School of the American Rifle,  SOTAR AR15 Tool, Gauge & Jig List,   Sonoran Desert Institute,  Tactical Surplus USA,        

FIREARMS LEATHER
Blackpoint Tactical, El Paso Saddle Makers, Milt Sparks, QVO Tactical, Raven Concealment, Tier 1 Concealed, We The People Holsters,

FIREARMS RELATED
5.11 Tactical,  Civilian Marksmanship Program,  FFLs.com,  Garand Collectors Association,  National Rifle Association,  Pistol Shooting Sports,

AMMUNITION
Ammo For Sale.com,  Ammunition Depot,  Ammo Man,  Bereli Ammo,  Black Hills Ammunition,  Brownells Ammo,  BulkAmmo.com,  FastAmmo,  Hornady,  KIR Ammo,  Lucky Gunner Ammo,  Optics Planet Ammo,  Palmetto State Armory,  Southern Defense,  True Shot Ammo,

LOCAL LANCASTER
Big Shots Range,  Civilian Marksmanship Program,  D.E.Guns,  Izaak Walton League,  Lincoln Trap & Skeet Club,  Nebraska Firearms.Org,  Nebraska Game & Parks,  Nebraska Gun,  Nebraska Trap Shooting Association,  Smith Arms and Ammo LLC,  Thunder Alley Indoor Shooting Range,

LOCAL TANEY
Big Cedar Outdoor Acadamy,  Doc Hollidays Pawn,  Missouri Department of Conservation,  Lightning Pawn,  NRA Museum,  Ozark Shooters Sports Complex,  Sound of Freedom USA,  Top Gun Shooting Sports,

MISC
FedEx, PayPal, UPS, USPostal Service,

GARDENING
Homesteading and Survivalism Store,  Presto Pressure Canners,  Simply Canning,

WHEN DID NOAH BUILD THE ARC?
Be Prepared.com,  Black Hawk Survival.com,  4Patriots.com,  Legacy Food Storage.com, My Patriot Supply,  Nutrient Survival.com,  Ready Hour.com,  Ready Store.com,  Ready Wise.com,  Survival Frog.com, 
 
  

What's the difference between a gunsmith and an armorer?

An armorer maintains, cleans, and repairs specific firearms by replacing standard parts, similar to an auto mechanic. A gunsmith is a skilled artisan who designs, custom builds, modifies, and restores firearms, acting more like a machinist. Armorers often work for police/military, while gunsmiths typically work in private shops.

Armorer (Technician)
Focus: Routine maintenance, inspection, and parts replacement (e.g., triggers, sights).
Scope: Trained on specific weapon platforms (e.g., AR-15, Glock).
Skillset: Limited to modular, factory-standard repairs.
Workplace: Military, police departments, or gun stores.

Gunsmith (Artisan)
Focus: Customization, complex repairs, fabrication, and restoration.
Scope: Can work on any firearm, including modifying or building them from scratch.
Skillset: Involves advanced machining, wood/metal finishing, and re-chambering.
Workplace: Private gunsmithing shops, manufacturing facilities.

In short, an armorer keeps a gun working, while a gunsmith changes how a gun works or looks.

King's Firearms Grading standards.

Grade 10: New in box, a grading of 10 means the firearm is as it came from the factory with all the factory paperwork etc included. Not used.

Grade 9: Like New In Box, a grading of 9 means the firearm is used but appears to be "Like New In Box" condition. Will not show wear. Possibly will have a few rounds through the firearm.

Grade 8: Very good to excellent, a grading of 8 means the firearm will show some very minor wear and/or scratches to the finish.

Grade 7: Good to very good, a grading of 7 means the firearm will show light to mild wear and/or scratches. Will be in good mechanical condition.

Grade 6: Good, a grading of 6 means the firearm appears to be in good functional condition but will show mild wear and/or scratches. This wear may include holster wear and/or light to mild surface rust.

Grade 5: Fair, a grading of 5 means the firearm appears to be in functional condition but will show mild to heavy wear and/or scratches. This wear may include holster wear and/or light to mild pitting. This may also include frame modification and/or polished slides etc.

Grade 4: As is, a grading of 4 means the firearm will cock and dry fire but no guarantee of actual function. Finish condition will vary from fair to good.

Grade 3: Poor, a grading of 3 means the firearm will cock and dry fire but will show heavy wear, deep gouges and/or heavy pitting. Also, may include broken stocks and or missing parts.

Grade 2: Parts Level 2, a grading of 2 means the firearm(s) is not in a functional condition and will need parts and repair to fix. Finish of a grade 2 will vary from fair to good.

Grade 1: Parts Level 1, a grading of 1 means the firearm(s) is not in a functional condition and may or may not be repairable.
 

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