Tucson Gunsmithing & Firearm Appraisals

Joe Goodale didn't start in guns. He came up through avionics in the Air Force, then television engineering and video editing. In 2011, he enrolled in the American Gunsmithing Institute's Practical Course, finished it in 2012, and immediately jumped into the AGI Master Gunsmithing Course. The difference: AGI teaches systems—how each type of firearm works and why—rather than just memorizing individual models. That systems approach stuck with him.

In April 2013, he and his wife founded JCG Enterprises LLC, the parent company for Tucson Gunsmithing & Firearm Appraisals. The goal was simple: a family business they could hand down. What he's built instead is something more useful for southern Arizona gun owners.

You have a gun you want to sell. You could list it yourself on GunBroker and deal with all the photos, descriptions, bidder emails, payment collection, and shipping. Or you call Joe.

He appraises it, photographs it professionally, writes the listing, handles every bidder question, collects payment, packages it, ships it, and sends you a check. That's the whole job.

Consignment Terms: - 20% fee (minimum $95) - 90-day listing window - Listing and selling fees are your responsibility - $6.95 relisting fee if you want to extend past 90 days - $95 early termination fee

Options available: - Fixed price - Make offer - Auction - Buy it now

• •Add-on service: Cleaning, inspection, and test firing for $45 (collected after the sale). A clean, functioning gun shows better and sells better.

Important ATF Rule Change: If firearms don't sell or consignment ends early, the original owner will need to pass a background check before getting them back. This applies to any firearms left in Joe's possession.

You found a gun out of state. You need it transferred to an Arizona FFL before you can pick it up. That's where transfers come in.

Receiving a firearm from another FFL: - $35 (includes NICS background check) - $25 if you have a concealed carry permit - $5 per additional firearm

Shipping a firearm to another FFL: - $47.50 plus shipping, packaging, and insurance costs - California: $55 plus shipping (additional paperwork required)

You'll need to provide the receiving FFL's info and the transferee's contact details. For California shipments, you also need the CL (Certified List) number. Call before shipping anything to confirm he can accept it.

If you're sending a gun to Joe for repair or service, federal law lets you ship directly. He has an FFL, so he can return it the same way—no middleman dealer needed.

Shipping Requirements: - Ship via UPS to a UPS Customer Center (you declare it as a firearm) - Handguns: 2nd day air or faster - Long guns: Ground shipping is fine - Use a heavy box with bubble wrap padding - Insure it for full value - Include the Gun Repair Request Form - Ship to: 7221 E Manana Grande Pl, Tucson, AZ 85710

He'll inspect it when it arrives, call with a repair estimate, and return it in the original box (or a new one for $5) once work is done.

• •Tuesday–Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
• •Saturday: 9 AM–12 PM
• •Closed Sunday & Monday
• •Address: 7221 E Manana Grande Pl, Tucson, AZ 85710
• •Phone: 520-603-0063

Joe's pitch is straightforward: "I'm not the cheapest nor am I the most expensive. What I will do for you is guarantee my work. I want to get it right—not only for you, but also because it's my reputation. I want you coming back for all your firearm needs."

That systems-thinking background shows up in how he operates. He treats firearm diagnostics the way he learned to treat avionics problems: understand the system, identify what's broken, fix it right. It's why he's particular about getting entire firearms (not partial builds) for repair work—he needs to test fire and verify everything works.

Serving southern Arizona since 2012.