DNS Armament LLC

09/21/2025

Had a good find for yesterday; this will help to finish a storage room. Been a minute, but office and a safe room got framed… I think there was other stuff that happened but I’m just using these photos for a mini-tage instead of going full montage.

More to come as there is plenty of work ahead!

05/12/2025

2025 has been a rather exciting year for DNS, we had the opportunity to go to our first SHOT SHOW and connect with a lot of folks that are passionate about the fi****ms industry/community it is today. Not only that but it was a great opportunity to understand more on any industry regulations that may have changed with the ATF.

Among the many vendors, suppliers, manufacturers; there was a presence from the Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) and Talon Jayne from Tradesman Fi****ms LLC.

As a gunsmith that went from working as an apprentice to later obtaining a certificate around the same time I received my FFLs. When DNS Armament first started, there was not much in the terms of tools in the shop, operating out of a garage and only providing what services that could be offered. (Mostly hand tools, cleaners, a bench a vice and light drill press ) it’s been a fun journey; changing locations a couple of times and starting up all over again. It feels good that we now have established roots and begin the journey of leaving the garage to an actual building!

With all that being said, nothing about this venture has been easy or done overnight; but it has been rewarding.

Check out the this video from Talon at Tradesman, he’s a very passionate gunsmith and it was an excellent pleasure meeting him and having this interview. I will also say if you get a chance give him a like and follow. And for those looking to expand their knowledge into gunsmithing; definitely check into the SDI, it might be worth your time.

See you all next post!
Mark B

In this SHOT Show 2025 interview, I sit down with Mark from DNS Armament, a home-based gunsmith who’s been doing it his own way since 2012—without a mill or ...

04/09/2025

Amazing news in the fi****ms world!

DOJ & ATF Reconsidering ‘Engaged in the Business,’ ‘Stabilizing Brace’ Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF® — The Firearm Industry Trade Association — praises the announcement today by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF) that the age...

03/30/2025

It’s been a nutty past couple of months, but making headway in getting the office space set for the shop. Stay tuned folks! Looking forward to getting this project done… now time to get back in swinging hammers!

01/25/2025

Alright folks, we have made it back from SHOT Show and started unpacking. Even though we hit 2025 hard out the gate by attending this show; we also have to give you some exciting news from last year. We have started the process of moving out of the garage! The location may not have left the property, but it’s nice to have a building to call home instead of a room. Prior to SHOT, the bones of this building are in progress of getting insulation and interior framing for office space. More to be posted soon (I promise it won’t be a year late next time)!

01/23/2025

Check out some new 2025 products!

Here is a look at some of the many new handgun models that consumers will want to see in your store in 2025.

01/22/2025

We are at SHOT! Check out our gracious cameo around the 1:00 marker 🙂

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01/31/2023

Hello everyone!

We wanted to share some information today that was announced from the ATF regarding stablizing braces. The ATF’s current stance on the subject has been registered with the federal registry today and has went into effect as of 1/31/23 at 00:01

The ATF advised one the following actions is needed to be took place by 5/31/23 if the firearm has a stabilizing brace and barrel length is under 16”:

1. Remove the short barrel and attach a 16-inch or longer rifled barrel to the firearm.

2. Permanently remove and dispose of, or alter, the “stabilizing brace” such that it cannot be reattached.

3. Turn the firearm into your local ATF office.

4. Destroy the firearm.

5. Register the weapon as set forth below depending on your category of possessor.

Common current produced fi****ms that are now considered Short Barrel Rifles:

https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/undefined/bracefinalruleguidance-commerciallypdf/download

For those who are looking to have their firearm modified to now be a registered NFA firearm; you can do so if it previously had a stablizig brace attached before this publication. The ATF is waiving the $200 additional fee requirement for the tax stamp if the ATF Form 1 is completed before 5/31/23

Form 1 info:

https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/undefined/eformone-externalguidancewithqapdf/download

ATF article:

https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/factoring-criteria-fi****ms-attached-stabilizing-braces

While sitting on this call with the ATF, we as FFLs may disagree with this decision, however please know that these rulings are always subject to change and if you feel change is needed to contact your federal representative of your state.

As always, May Natural Selection be in your favor.

Mark Bowman
Owner
DNS Armament LLC

04/14/2021

Re*****on ammunition recently announced that it is up and running, producing ammunition 24/7 at its Arkansas factory.

04/10/2021