2A Laser Engraving

2A Laser Engraving started as a natural evolution of Barry and Margie Torphy's Plano gun shop, which opened in 2015. Barry—a retired police officer and lifelong firearms enthusiast—spotted laser engraving at the SHOT Show in 2018 and decided to add it to the business. After intensive training, he invested in specialized firearms engraving equipment and never looked back.

By 2023, Barry had upgraded to state-of-the-art CO2 lasers capable of engraving almost anything. Today, 2A Laser serves northern Illinois and the greater Las Vegas area with both custom engraving and pre-made tactical items.

Firearms & Components: - Slides, barrels, receivers - AR-15/M4 magazines (including their own LVPSC-branded polymer 30-round mags) - Pistol magazines - Gunsmith-quality firearm stippling

Tactical & Lifestyle Items: - RFID wallets ($25–$50) - 20 oz tumblers ($24–$35) - Shot glasses (30mm, custom artwork available) - Custom magazine designs with operator imagery - Military/veteran-themed products (101st Airborne, Space Force, etc.)

The Process: Ship your firearm directly via UPS or FedEx (ATF allows this for customization work—never use USPS). Include a list of contents, serial numbers, your contact info, and a prepaid return label. For custom artwork, email high-resolution JPG, PNG, DXF, or SVG files to [email protected]. Barry's team will send a proof for approval before engraving.

2A stocks dozens of pre-engraved tactical items priced $19.99–$26.99: - Political/patriotic magazine designs (Come and Take Them, No Step on Snake, Trump MAGA ZINE, etc.) - Military-themed products (101st Airborne, Space Force) - Novelty shot glasses and tumblers - Custom magazine builder service ($26.99)

"We engrave almost anything." Barry's been asked to laser-mark things most shops wouldn't imagine. If your project is unusual, reach out—they'll talk you through it.

The Torphy's built this business on three principles: best customer service in the industry, customer-first mentality, and keeping that small-town feel. They accept checks, treat customers like family, and stand behind their work. If something arrives wrong, they'll fix it or refund you—except for custom work you've already approved (then they'll work to make it right instead).

2A Laser Engraving 18 W. Main Street Plano, IL 60545 Phone: 331.248.1032 Email: [email protected]

Request a quote online or call to discuss your project. They're ready for in-person walk-ins or shipping work from anywhere in the U.S.