Scotts Gunsmithing
Scott's Gunsmithing opened in 1996 and has become the go-to shop for custom firearm work across Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. Founded by Scott Scharf, a Colorado School of Trades graduate (1983), the shop specializes in both modern and vintage firearms with the kind of attention you get...
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Scott's Gunsmithing opened in 1996 and has become the go-to shop for custom firearm work across Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. Founded by Scott Scharf, a Colorado School of Trades graduate (1983), the shop specializes in both modern and vintage firearms with the kind of attention you get from someone who actually cares about the craft.
AR-15 Services are a major focus here. Whether you need a lower or upper receiver assembly, reliability work, custom builds, or a full service overhaul, they handle it. Beyond the AR platform, Scott's tackles:
- •Custom handgun work
- •Precision rifle builds and modifications
- •General shotgun gunsmith services
- •General rifle repairs (modern and vintage)
- •Sporting firearm repairs
They offer specialized services most shops don't:
- •Firearm appraisals - Know what your gun is actually worth
- •Trigger pull gauge services - Measure trigger pull accurately
- •Headspace gauging & safety checks - Critical for reliability
- •Firearms transfers - Handle your FFL transfers properly
- •Consignment firearms - Sell through the shop (currently have Remington 700s in .223 listed)
They maintain an active gunsmith backlog, which means they're busy. Plan ahead for your work.
Scott's is a resource for Maryland shooters navigating the state's Handgun Qualification License (HQL) requirements. They provide detailed instructions for:
- •HQL standard applications
- •Training exempt applications
- •Permit exempt applications
- •Maryland-exempted handgun information
- •New resident regulated firearms registration
They're familiar with what qualifies for exemptions and can point you to approved training if you need it.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday - Tuesday | CLOSED |
Address: 231 Thelma Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Phone: 410-761-9815 Fax: 410-761-9816
Beyond gunsmith work, their website hosts:
- •Online gun schematics and manuals
- •Parts suppliers directory
- •Corrosive ammunition cleaning tips
- •Firearm cleaning and maintenance guides
- •Firearm maintenance products they stock
- •Maryland firearm law resources
- •Local shooting range recommendations
"With over forty years experience and countless satisfied customers, we look forward to working with you."
If you need custom work on modern sporting rifles, want a precision build done right, have a vintage gun that needs attention, or need Maryland HQL guidance—this is the shop.