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**Update 12th June 2025**
Hello everyone,
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It's been an interesting couple of weeks since our last update, a few things have happened! We're in the stages of adding the finishing touches to the new workshop, assembling work benches and unpacking the tools that have been in storage for over a year. Next week the building certifier is coming out to have a look and hopefully we'll get the sign off that the workshop is good to go meeting council requirements. Also next week the security installer is coming out to get started on hooking up the new security system so we'll have an eye on the shop 24/7. After that's done then we contact the local Licencing Officer to come out and inspect the workshop. If the Licencing Officer is happy with everything then we'll submit the Dealer Reapplication paperwork. There's light at the end of the tunnel, finally!​
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We'll be back in 2 more weeks with another update and hopefully some more good news!
Thank you again for your patience.. this whole process has taken so long but we are nearly there.
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**Update 12th June 2025**
Hello everyone,
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We're sorry it's been so long since we've given an update on what's been happening with reopening our workshop. Unfortunately there have been many delays since the start of construction mostly due to rain and logistical challenges, however the good news is the main construction has been completed! While this is a milestone for us, there's still a long way left to go in this whole process that will take a few months to get through.
We also apologise we haven't been monitoring emails closely while we've been closed for so long. We receive a lot of spam that fills our inbox and we miss legitimate emails from you. If you've emailed us and you haven't heard back from us we're sorry to have missed you. When we can give a better approximation of when we can reopen, we'll reinstate our email services and get back on top of it and we'd be happy to chat with you.
Below is a short list of services we'll offer when we reopen:
- Stock repair/stock refinishing
- Action bedding
- Machining for barrel fitting, muzzle brakes, sight bases, rails etc
- Restoration Work
- Cerakote and Express Rust Bluing
- Firearm inspections and Repairs*
We'll update the website fortnightly as we should have some good news coming over the next 8 weeks.
We apologise again for being out of service for so long. The downtime has been longer than we ever expected, but we aren't giving up. Hopefully we'll have some more information for you on our next update, thank you.
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About Shepherd Arms
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Shepherd Arms is a gunsmithing business with over 5 years experience providing a variety of gunsmithing services focusing on firearms refinishing, restoration and customization. We are a small team trained at a Gunsmithing College in Colorado USA, and we're located in the Hunter Valley Region of NSW.
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We are proud to offer quality gunsmithing services at a reasonable price and If you're not satisfied with a job, then neither are we! Some of our services include metal restoration with Cerakote and Duracoat finishes, Express Rust Bluing, Stock Repair, Bedding and Refinishing. We also do some machining work for fitting barrels, muzzle brakes and sight bases.
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NSW Firearms Dealer Licence Number: 411745744