Brownells Expands Technical Services Team To Answer Growing Number of Gunsmithing Questions
In response to the growing interest in gunsmithing,
Brownells has assembled its largest and most experienced
technical services team ever to provide advice and answer
questions from customers of all gunsmithing skill levels.
Nathan Bardole, Tony Barnes, David Bennetts, Marc
D'Aguanno and Mark Hudson recently joined existing Brownells
gunsmiths Dean Batchelder, Dave Kaiser, Eric Kiesler and Mike
Watkins in the company's Montezuma, Iowa, headquarters.
"More people are customizing and fine-tuning their firearms,
so we have expanded our technical services staff to make sure our
customers continue to receive the high level of service and support
they expect from Brownells," said company President Frank
Brownell. "I’m proud to report that we now have nine gunsmiths
with a total of 144 years of practical experience and a depth of
knowledge that is at an all-time high for our team. Whether the
customer is a beginner or professional gunsmith, these hands-on
experts are our best source for technical support and sound
guidance on component selection, installation and problem solving.
They offer accurate information on our broad line of factory gun
parts and other products for gunsmithing and shooting."
Brownell added, "While each of our gunsmiths has areas of
specialization, all are focused on sharing information to expand
the team's total knowledge base for the benefit of our customers.
They are committed to helping Brownells provide the best service,
selection and customer satisfaction anywhere. As always, our
customers come first."
Since receiving his AAS degree in
gunsmithing in 1993, Bardole has worked on all types of
gunsmithing projects, from general firearm repair to advanced
machining and refinishing. In addition to his duties at Brownells,
Bardole serves as a reserve police officer with the Williamsburg,
Iowa, Police Department.
A native of Coralville, Iowa, Barnes began working in his
father's gun shop at an early age, and has experience selling and
servicing all types of firearms. He has particular expertise in
handguns.
Bennetts, a former U.S. Marine, has been gunsmithing for
more than 15 years. In this time, he worked as a stock maker and
gunsmith for several prominent retailers before starting his own
gunsmithing business in 2000. He is from Belton, Mo.
D'Aguanno, from North Versailles, Penn., operated his own
gunsmithing shop for seven years, where he performed service on
firearms of all types, and focused on specialty ammunition
manufacturing.
Hudson has more than 30 years of
experience in the shooting industry. Prior to joining the technical
services team at Brownells, Hudson worked as a senior gunsmith
at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo. He
hails from Oak Grove, Mo.
The expert gunsmiths in
Brownells technical services department are easy to reach by
calling toll-free at 800-741-0015, faxing toll-free at 800-264-3068
or sending an e-mail to tech@brownells.com.
Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of factory gun parts,
firearms accessories, gunsmithing tools and specialty equipment
for professional and amateur gunsmiths. Since 1939, Brownells
has provided gunsmiths, collectors and shooters with selection,
service and satisfaction that are unmatched in the industry. Today,
Brownells stocks more than 29,000 items to accessorize, repair,
protect and preserve firearms. The company's catalog, now
available in print and online versions, is the largest and most
comprehensive available in the gunsmithing field. For more
information, call 800-741-0015.
Media Contacts: Larry Weeks, (641) 623-8071 or
larryw@brownells.com