Gunsmith
Todd Homan is a central PA gunsmith who specializes in shotguns and has been working full-time since 2019, with a large backlog and customers nationwide. During our call and several visits to his shop since, he gave me advice on getting started in gunsmithing, parts sourcing, and industry jobs, and he even helped explain how to work on my Browning. I really valued our conversations and hope to keep learning from him as I pursue a career in the shotgun industry.
Vice President at Krieghoff International
Ken Pfua, Vice President at Krieghoff International, shared insight into the global firearms industry, manufacturing, and trade. He explained that most consumers focus on quality and fit rather than origin, while tariffs, regulations, and supply chains affect business more than buyers. He believes enforcement matters more than new laws and that international trafficking issues are largely political rather than tied to manufacturers. I really enjoyed our conversations and learned a lot about how a luxury shotgun company operates globally, which strengthened my interest in working for Krieghoff in the future.