Keeping it in the Family: Calguns Businesses in California

[drawn]

Drawn-Custom Firearm Finishes.

[duenor]

I already know of a few people I'm going to be calling.
Thank you all for your contributions and keep them coming. If you know someone here who does work and doesn't know about the thread, please let them know.

[CowboyShooter]

I am a California licensed Architect, located in Fremont (Bay Area)
I mainly do retail projects (new construction, site planning, building design, tenant improvements) but also do residential work (new/remodel/additions)

[5150Marcelo]

Originally Posted by duenor

The other evening, my date asked me where I wanted to go for dinner. That got me thinking.

Are there any restaurant owners here in Los Angeles?
I've been thinking that I'd like to keep my money in the family, so to speak. I'd rather spend my dollars with calguns mechanics, calguns restaurantuers, calguns doctors, calguns carpenters...

You get the idea. Please add your own services/products offered in bold.
Note: I've since made a second section for NorCal folks. Please post em up and Ill update.

Okay, here's the list:

Southern California
duenor: high school english teacher, manuscript editor. EAI: MBR/EBR armourer services, MBR/EBR rifle and 1911DS handgun sales, transfers FFL to FFL for friends and Calguns only.
azndmd: dentist, burbank
blackwater ops: computer repairs, net services LA
blackberg: mac consultant (?)
exposed: Fronteras Mexican Cantina, Coffee Bean in south pasadena
DJman: I own "Another Pool Service" Swimming pool and spa repair & service and "Musicworks" Mobile dj service.
rule .308: Volvo/BMW repair shop owner and mechanic in Fountain Valley, Orange County. Swedish Independent Auto Service, M-F 8-5 PST, 714-839-7911
rksimple: dentist, I'm in Tehachapi so it may be quite a drive for you. But I can get you taken care of.
jkasandiego: I do own JKA San Diego, a non-profit corporation. this a shotokan karate dojo affiliated with ISKF and USANKF. The dojo is located in National City.
flyingpen: I do some web/e-commerce consulting on the side of my full time work.
socal858: i do financial advising (retirement/insurance/small business) and am in riverside, ca (socal) and often end up in OC and SD on the weekends
ar15barrels:I'm a gunsmith specializing in AR-15, TC Contender/Encore & 10-22 as well as general gunsmithing such as sights, rebarreling etc...
lissauer: I work for a mortgage company and the wife works for a marketing and publishing company.
dedeye: Computer consulting and repair work in the Santa Barbara area.
drawn: Drawn-Custom Firearm Finishes. redlands.
5150Marcelo: Operating Engineer (concrete boom pumper) work for a company out of Santa Ana, CA. I normally run a 58 and 63 meter boom (big boys), but also operate booms as small as 17 meters.

Northern California:
db2: I own Borge's Glass in Tracy. Auto glass, home, and commercial.
mt1:Engine Machine shop/Speed shop/Dynotuning & general service..North Bay area - Rohnert Park.
pronghorn: I own a motorcycle shop in Shafter. We mainly specialize in agriculture service, and repair. I also do ATV, and dirt bike mods. Everything from pipe, and jets, to big bore stroker kits. Mention Calguns, and get 10% off of any service/parts. I also trade guns, and gun stuff for work/parts.
bobula: Two of my close friends (both shooters), who I sometimes work for offer Tree trimming/removal, grading, orchard removal and excavation.
blue: I do ornamental iron and gate automation in San Jose. www.brianswelding.com
762cavalier:Smog Test Only service in South Sacramento. Calgunners can definitely get the best deal. PM for info.
Stormfeather- High/Low Profile Security work. Surveillance & Juvenile Escorts are my specialty,( ie; runaways, returning them to family or detention centers) Licensed and Insured Calif. Dept. Consumer Affairs. Not doing much work right now due to the military putting me to work full time. Location: Pleasanton (Bay Area)
DragonFly- Senior Admin for Vp of Finance for Logitech. She can get you all the cool logitech goodies. Harmony Remotes, WebCams, keyboards, Mice, all the latest peripherals for new console gaming systems. (Xbox 360, Ps3, etc etc) Location: Pleasanton (Bay Area)
artherd: CBC Construction - Engineered, Commercial and high end residential construction. ; The Furnace Man - Res & Comm. HVAC, Climate controls, heating and air conditioning. ; CDglobal Networks - Business web-hosting. ; Yimit.net - Online video & document repository.

...

[Bizcuits]

Originally Posted by duenor

762cavalier:Smog Test Only service in South Sacramento. Calgunners can definitely get the best deal. PM for info

SEE YOU IN JULY

[emc002]

California Licensed Civil Engineer practicing in the Sacramento/Stockton/Gold Country areas.
General Civil Engineering - Water/Wastewater/Drainage/Septic/Grading/Structures/Road Design - Residential/Commercial/Public Works
General Construction Management Services

[Prowler]

Commercial Investments (Apartment Buildings, Industrial/Warehouse, Commercial Buildings and Retail Strip Centers) and Residential Real Estate...Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley are my primary market areas...20 years experience...I'm a CRS, GRI, and CCIM Candidate, RE/MAX of Valencia

[Rhys898]

Computer Consultant in the Santa Clarita Valley, North to Central San Fernando Valley. Calguns discounts. Normally $75 an hour, Calguns Members get $60 an hour.

[roor1200]

although i dont own the restaurant, i am the Sous Chef at Cafe Pinot in downtown los angeles. food and guns, what more can you ask for? wait, scratch that..... food, guns and girls! all i need in life.

[lakai]

J R Digital Printing - 909-988-8400 20,000 sq.ft. facility Located in Ontario, SoCal
Our in-house capabilities: commercial offset printing / binding / digital color printing / large format graphics / signage / design

[DrunkSkunk]

Originally Posted by Prowler

Commercial Investments (Apartment Buildings, Industrial/Warehouse, Commercial Buildings and Retail Strip Centers) and Residential Real Estate...Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley are my primary market areas...20 years experience...I'm a CRS, GRI, and CCIM Candidate, RE/MAX of Valencia

no AIRE? AIRE forms are pretty much the standard in comm rei.

[Booshanky]

I do computer work in the West LA area. Wired/wireless networks, data recovery, virus/malware removal, windows problems/installation. Basically if it's a computer I can work on it.

I also do portrait photography.

[DenverDuck]

I run a couple of small businesses..

http://www.atreeserviceinc.com - Orange County based tree service company that offers tree removal, trimming, and stump removal.

http://www.giftbasketsupplies.com - A wholesale manufacturer/distributor of popcorn and pretzels as well as other goods to the gift and gourmet market.

[mrjones98]

A couple things:

Custom software development:

• Embedded (PIC's, ARM's)
• Web apps (Django, Ruby on Rails)
• Mac/PC/Linux Desktop applications (Qt)
• Languages: C, C++, Python, Ruby, Java
• Software Product Development Management (infrastructure, methodologies/processes, configuration management)

IT Services:

• Linux server configuration/administration
• Server consolidation / virtualization (VMWare, Xen)
• Custom email/web server solutions

CPR / First Aid Training (certification through American Red Cross):

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• CPR / First Aid / AED for Schools, Workplace, etc.

All based in San Diego...

Thanks!

[smogcity]

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[justincredible]

I'm in norcal, in Modesto i work for Stanislaus County as a carpenter and am always looking for side work! primarily plumbing, framing, drywall, painting and what ever else you need.

[cnyankee]

great idea though my profession doesnt provide i service that i can give. watching this list grow will be interesting and i know i will be using some of the services.

[duenor]

if only you lived down here, JustIncredible. I wouldve liked to enlist your services in building me a reloading bench.

Keep em coming guys, I'd like to see a day where all my major products and services are purchased from Calgunners.

kev

[ivanimal]

I do design and implementation of landscape partitions. Cubicles. I do work for a large pharmaceutical company but have a lot of business on my own as well. I work in the secondary market finding people the best used furniture for their needs.

[PatriotnMore]

Just putting this out there, I live in N. O.C. and I am looking for a work.

I am hold an CA DOJ. HSC certified instructor card, good till 2010.
I am a certified Bartender/Mixoligist.
I also hold a full qualified CA Real Estate Sales person license.

[Matt C]

I edited it so people's profiles are linked, figured this would improve usability and make contact easier.

Okay, here's the list:

Southern California
duenor: high school english teacher, manuscript editor. EAI: MBR/EBR armourer services, MBR/EBR rifle and 1911DS handgun sales, transfers FFL to FFL for friends and Calguns only.
azndmd: dentist, burbank
blackwater ops: computer repairs, net services LA
blackberg: mac consultant (?)
exposed: Fronteras Mexican Cantina, Coffee Bean in south pasadena
DJman: I own "Another Pool Service" Swimming pool and spa repair & service and "Musicworks" Mobile dj service.
rule .308: Volvo/BMW repair shop owner and mechanic in Fountain Valley, Orange County. Swedish Independent Auto Service, M-F 8-5 PST, 714-839-7911
rksimple: dentist, I'm in Tehachapi so it may be quite a drive for you. But I can get you taken care of.
jkasandiego: I do own JKA San Diego, a non-profit corporation. this a shotokan karate dojo affiliated with ISKF and USANKF. The dojo is located in National City.
flyingpen: I do some web/e-commerce consulting on the side of my full time work.
socal858: i do financial advising (retirement/insurance/small business) and am in riverside, ca (socal) and often end up in OC and SD on the weekends
ar15barrels:I'm a gunsmith specializing in AR-15, TC Contender/Encore & 10-22 as well as general gunsmithing such as sights, rebarreling etc...
lissauer: I work for a mortgage company and the wife works for a marketing and publishing company.
dedeye: Computer consulting and repair work in the Santa Barbara area.
drawn: Drawn-Custom Firearm Finishes. redlands.
5150Marcelo: Operating Engineer (concrete boom pumper) work for a company out of Santa Ana, CA. I normally run a 58 and 63 meter boom (big boys), but also operate booms as small as 17 meters.
prowler: Commercial Investments (Apartment Buildings, Industrial/Warehouse, Commercial Buildings and Retail Strip Centers) and Residential Real Estate...Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley are my primary market areas...20 years experience...I'm a CRS, GRI, and CCIM Candidate, RE/MAX of Valencia
rhys898: Computer Consultant in the Santa Clarita Valley, North to Central San Fernando Valley. Calguns discounts. Normally $75 an hour, Calguns Members get $60 an hour.
roor1200: although i dont own the restaurant, i am the Sous Chef at Cafe Pinot in downtown los angeles. food and guns, what more can you ask for? wait, scratch that..... food, guns and girls! all i need in life.
lakai: J R Digital Printing - 909-988-8400 20,000 sq.ft. facility Located in Ontario, SoCal
Our in-house capabilities: commercial offset printing / binding / digital color printing / large format graphics / signage / design
booshanky: I do computer work in the West LA area. Wired/wireless networks, data recovery, virus/malware removal, windows problems/installation. Basically if it's a computer I can work on it. I also do portrait photography.
denverduck: http://www.atreeserviceinc.com - Orange County based tree service company that offers tree removal, trimming, and stump removal. http://www.giftbasketsupplies.com - A wholesale manufacturer/distributor of popcorn and pretzels as well as other goods to the gift and gourmet market.
mrjones98: Custom software development: IT Services: CPR / First Aid Training (certification through American Red Cross): san diego
smogcity: I'm a Realtor for Coldwell Banker Old Pasadena specializing in the Pasadena, Altadena, Eagle Rock, and Highland Park areas. I'll give 1000 rounds of Ammo Bros 223 to any calgunner who buys or sells a home with me! 626 568 7257 http://www.mattlittell.com/
ivanimal: I do design and implementation of landscape partitions. Cubicles. I do work for a large pharmaceutical company but have a lot of business on my own as well. I work in the secondary market finding people the best used furniture for their needs.
patriotnmore: Just putting this out there, I live in N. O.C. and I am looking for a work. I am hold an CA DOJ. HSC certified instructor card, good till 2010. I am a certified Bartender/Mixoligist. I also hold a full qualified CA Real Estate Sales person license.

Northern California:
db2: I own Borge's Glass in Tracy. Auto glass, home, and commercial.
mt1:Engine Machine shop/Speed shop/Dynotuning & general service..North Bay area - Rohnert Park.
pronghorn: I own a motorcycle shop in Shafter. We mainly specialize in agriculture service, and repair. I also do ATV, and dirt bike mods. Everything from pipe, and jets, to big bore stroker kits. Mention Calguns, and get 10% off of any service/parts. I also trade guns, and gun stuff for work/parts.
bobula: Two of my close friends (both shooters), who I sometimes work for offer Tree trimming/removal, grading, orchard removal and excavation.
blue: I do ornamental iron and gate automation in San Jose. www.brianswelding.com
762cavalier:Smog Test Only service in South Sacramento. Calgunners can definitely get the best deal. PM for info.
Stormfeather- High/Low Profile Security work. Surveillance & Juvenile Escorts are my specialty,( ie; runaways, returning them to family or detention centers) Licensed and Insured Calif. Dept. Consumer Affairs. Not doing much work right now due to the military putting me to work full time. Location: Pleasanton (Bay Area)
DragonFly- Senior Admin for Vp of Finance for Logitech. She can get you all the cool logitech goodies. Harmony Remotes, WebCams, keyboards, Mice, all the latest peripherals for new console gaming systems. (Xbox 360, Ps3, etc etc) Location: Pleasanton (Bay Area)
artherd: CBC Construction - Engineered, Commercial and high end residential construction. ; The Furnace Man - Res & Comm. HVAC, Climate controls, heating and air conditioning. ; CDglobal Networks - Business web-hosting. ; Yimit.net - Online video & document repository.
cowboyshooter:I am a California licensed Architect, located in Fremont (Bay Area)
I mainly do retail projects (new construction, site planning, building design, tenant improvements) but also do residential work (new/remodel/additions)
emc002: California Licensed Civil Engineer practicing in the Sacramento/Stockton/Gold Country areas.
General Civil Engineering - Water/Wastewater/Drainage/Septic/Grading/Structures/Road Design - Residential/Commercial/Public Works
justincredible: I'm in norcal, in Modesto i work for Stanislaus County as a carpenter and am always looking for side work! primarily plumbing, framing, drywall, painting and what ever else you need.

[duenor]

hey, thanks BWO.

now do the norcal ones. come on, you gotta be fair to the norcal folks

but seriously,

If I get a chance later I'll do the norcal ones. thanks
kev

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by duenor

come on, you gotta be fair to the norcal folks

No you don't.

[Glock30]

I don't know if it'll be of use, but I'm a Teller at Citibank right now in Tustin. If you have questions about fee's or anything you can message me and I can check it out (=

[Matt C]

Nor-cal smorcal

[Glock30]

Originally Posted by Blackwater OPS

Nor-cal smorcal

lol, SoCal, Orange County.

[WallySparx]

I'm a notary public. If you need gun related documentation notarized (i.e. CMP papers to buy an M1 Garand), I'll notarize it for free. Also for the moment I'm working in offsite/land development purchasing for a major homebuilder, so if you're prepared to do subcontractor work on 200+ lot developments, I can try getting you on our bid lists.

[Jeffrock]

I am a VP of Technology for an ISO of Chase Paymentech. Our merchants process approx. half a billion dollars every month.

We save businesses money by drastically reducing their Visa, MC, Amex, Disc processing fees.

I am so confident I can save you and/or your company money in processing fees that I am offering to give away a half-case of ammo (500 rds of your choice up to .223) if I cannot lower your effective rate to accept credit cards. NO CONTRACTS, NO CANCELLATION FEE, NO EXPENSIVE TERMINAL TO PURCHASE

Some of our merchants include Metroshot, LAX Firing Range, Ed Hardy/Christian Audigier, several well-known firearms manufacturers, many soCal restaurants and businesses, several other Calgunners. Tons of references available, probably located near you too...

If interested you can check out our website: www.1stfmg.com or shoot me a pm.

[Dr P]

Paul Nieland, California Real Estate Broker, CCIM, CRS, GRI
Nor Cal-East Bay; Oakland, Berkely, San Leandro, Hayward, Alameda, Pleasanton, Dublin
23 years experience, over 400 closed transactions
Commercial & Residential Sales Extensive experience w/problem properties
REO, estate sales, problem rentals, even home sales, Cal-Guns Special:
Refund 10% of my gross commission paid in ammo or cash at closing

[GlockGuy]

Northern California
GlockGuy: Minden Computer Co. Computer Sales & Service, Network design, installation, troubleshooting. Wireless installations and troubleshooting. I normally only service business accounts, but say you are a CalGunner and I will try and help you out for a discounted price. Servicing: Galt, Lodi, Stockton, Tracy & Modesto areas.

[daskraut]

Daskraut. So-cal area. Aerospace tech(DC-8, 9, 10, KC10, boeing 707-767 hydraulics expert), gun, car and motorcycle wrench and now rifle stock painter!.

[M. Sage]

Mike Sage, fixing cars at Melrose Motors 358 10th St San Francisco, CA 94103.

We fix your cars! We do pretty much anything except body work, smog or trans rebuilds (though we can refer you to someone who does those!). We work on just about anything and everything; European (except Porsche), Asian and American. Call ahead to make an appointment. My boss, Roger, is an all-around good guy who hunts.

The stuff we do includes driveability/check engine diagnoses and repairs, alignment and suspension (but not tires.. though we can refer you ), brakes, maintenance and electrical.

I know we have at least one customer who comes in wearing an NRA Life Member jacket, and I caught another one taking off his NRA hat really fast when he realized I was there.

If you call in, make sure you mention Calguns and make sure you say hi to me.

[Draven]

SoCal:

Videography, 3d animation & Visual Effects. I can do corporate video work and have immediate access to prosumer HD Cameras, sound equipment, and people to run them. Digital photography. (Digital SLR, not just a point-and-shoot.) Panoramic photography. Reel is on my web site, available on request.

Will trade video work for a FAL... hint hint....

[duenor]

Sure, Draven... I'll put you in our contact book.

[Shogunera]

SoCal:Los Angeles
-Boxing Gym
-Message me for any info

[E Pluribus Unum]

I am a Computer Network Consultant with 15 years experience. I own Bakersfield Tech but will travel. www.bakersfieldtech.com 661-747-1500

Services are:
Computer Repair [Windows and Linux]
Computer Networks [and Cisco Routers]
Camera Installation
Remote Control/Monitoring
2-Way Radio
Wireless Microwave



Awesome idea!!

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by E Pluribus Unum

I own Bakersfield Tech but will travel.

I would travel too, whenever I could.

[Spiggy]

I guess I should join in on this

Head technician for www.airsoftadvantage.com, a small airsoft shop located in Socal, Fullerton. While I normally don't do it, I can do small manufacturing of custom parts.

The first PS90 mag lock kit was born in the back of our workshop through the mind of the backup technician, Sal.

[rosiekai]

I am a residential construction consultant & construction manager in the Bay Area. People call me when they don't know how to start a construction project, are having trouble with one, or don't have time to deal with the headache. I also have an active Class B general contractor's licence. www.garcm.com

[lakai]

Originally Posted by Spiggy

I guess I should join in on this

Head technician for www.airsoftadvantage.com, a small airsoft shop located in Socal, Fullerton. While I normally don't do it, I can do small manufacturing of custom parts.

The first PS90 mag lock kit was born in the back of our workshop through the mind of the backup technician, Sal.

Do you do any work with classic airsoft ? I have a jag aug with a broken piece on the trigger. It's been sitting in my closet for years.