gunsmith

noun

gun·smith ˈgən-ˌsmith

: one who designs, makes, or repairs small firearms

gunsmithing

ˈgən-ˌsmi-thiŋ

noun

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For example, if someone buys a bucket full of raw steel and wood that a skilled gunsmith, after many hours of work using the proper tools, could turn into a firearm, that bucket does not need to come with a background check. —

Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Prosecutors said Trejo took a .357 from an acquaintance before the shooting, and afterward asked the acquaintance — a gunsmith — to change the barrel. —

Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023 Some small Alabama cities and towns are home to far more than their fair share of gun sellers - including gunsmiths, traditional gun sellers, pawn shops and more. —

Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al, 12 July 2023 Gun sellers in this story were based on license categories 1, 2 and 9 from the ATF, which includes dealers in firearms other than destructive devices, including gunsmiths; pawnbrokers that sell firearms other than destructive devices; and dealers of destructive devices. —

Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al, 10 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for gunsmith