Alan A. Biography
Certified Gunsmith & Combat Veteran
God, Family, Country and Guns!
We grew up in Christian homes in East Texas out in the country, Jared Coffey (co-founder) and I. We were introduced to the outdoors and firearms at a very young age. Hunting, fishing, and shooting sports where just about all we had to do as kids. That’s when my passion for firearms all started.
My greatest love is my family. My wife Sarah and I have three boys Elijah, Ezekiel, and Ezra. I am very family oriented. They are the reason for everything I do. Sarah and I together are raising our boys in much of the same way I was brought up. Our family also shares my passion for firearms and the great outdoors. We spend a lot of time together camping, hunting, and shooting.
The biggest privilege I have had in this life was the opportunity to serve in the US Army. I spent six years as a 19D Cavalry Scout. During that time, I met and served with the greatest of American’s. I did one combat tour in Afghanistan and one overseas tour to South Korea. As a scout, shoot, move, and communicate is your job. Over that course of time I worked with a lot of different weapon systems and loved to operate each one. I became obsessed with the way each one worked. The design, components, and operation were all intriguing to me and I needed to know more. As a result, I reclassified to 91 F Small Arms Weapons and Artillery repair with the US Army National Guard where I continue to serve today. I learned how to work on, operate, and repair every weapon the US Army has, but that wasn’t enough. I needed more knowledge. I then enrolled full time in College for Gunsmithing and was certified through a two-year program at Lenoir Community College in North Carolina. Most gunsmiths probably would have been done with training by that point but not me. I then enrolled at Sonoran Deseret Institute to receive my Advanced Gunsmithing Certificate, however time and experience has brought me to where I am today.
I strive to learn more daily and to be one of the best in this field. Cutting corners, failure or mediocracy are not an option for me. From general gunsmithing to custom builds if I am not happy with it I don’t expect you to be either. Any FFL dealer can sell you a firearm. It is my goal as a professional gunsmith not to just sell you a firearm but to breathe life into every firearm I work on. Create art with each weapon that can be passed on for generations. I will always stand behind everything I do. I look forward to being your choice for all your firearm needs.
