American Custom Gunmakers Guild

09/28/2026

The word is out, Black Diamond Gun Works LLC will be at the first World Gunmakers Evening USA 2027 in Philadelphia, PA.

09/23/2026

There is still time, but you shouldn't let this opportunity pass you by without acting.
A genuine British double r***e by a name maker in a great big bore cartridge.
A William Evans .500 Nitro Express
Visit https://doubler***esociety.com/ to discover how.

09/19/2026

There is still time to win this classic British Double r***e, and you will also be helping the ACGG Foundation to support gunsmithing students who are seeking to learn traditional gunsmithing skills. Visit https://doubler***esociety.com/ to learn how.

09/17/2026

There are still tickets available - the loot benefits the ACGG Foundation and you get a chance to win a great double rifel.

09/15/2026

I thought that I would let everybody know that I am retiring as the editor of Gunmaker magazine. It has been a great honor to have been trusted with the responsibility. John Todd will be taking over as editor, and I have just helped proofreading his first issue which will be out shortly; and it is a good one. Matthew Horninger will be assisting him. It is in the best interest of the Guild that the younger-newer members step up and take on the responsibilities of running the organization. I will still be around and will from time to time contribute.
The American Custom Gunmakers Guild Foundation is growing rapidly and doing some good work; I will remain as the Executive Director.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
Best to all
Dave

09/11/2026

The ACGG Foundation sponsors videos about our members and their work.
In just one year this video of member Ted Yost hand checkering the front strap of a m-1911 has had 1.9 thousand likes and over 70,000 views.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0JPVKJyq8g&t=578s
Why not visit the Foundation channel on You Tube.? See les

Ted Yost is a Professional ACGG member and a Master gunmaker and pi...

09/10/2026

The latest ACGG Foundation video with an ACGG Professional member is up on You Tube now. This one is excellent ! It is with Bruce Farman and he talks about his career and getting started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz_kTbsZTHA

09/10/2026

Visit 'Double R***e Society' . consider it this way - Your $100 ticket will benefit the future of the gunsmithing trade in America, by helping to provide scholarships to gunsmithing school students. Besides, somebody has to win the William Evans .500 double r***e - why not you?
https://doubler***esociety.com/william-evans-500-nitro

09/09/2026

The ACGG Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for second year (or one half completed studies) students.
acggfoundation.org