Waldenarms
Walden Arms is a family business run by veterans who take the work seriously. They sell firearms, handle FFL transfers, do gunsmithing, and specialize in Cerakote finishing. Their rule is simple: only sell what they'd use themselves. Firearms Sales - Retail inventory with hand-selected parts and qua...
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Walden Arms is a family business run by veterans who take the work seriously. They sell firearms, handle FFL transfers, do gunsmithing, and specialize in Cerakote finishing. Their rule is simple: only sell what they'd use themselves.
- •Firearms Sales - Retail inventory with hand-selected parts and quality products
- •Gunsmithing - Custom work at $165/hour, including AR builds with American-made components
- •Cerakote Finishing - Single color customization starting at $200 (pistols), $350 (rifles), $300 (shotguns)
- •FFL Transfers - Handling in-state and out-of-state transfers, family transfers at $35
- •Firearms Cleaning - Professional cleaning for pistols ($85), rifles ($185), shotguns ($160)
- •Appraisals & Estate Services - Firearm evaluations ($75 each) and estate settlement planning ($275)
- •Michigan CPL USCCA Course - 10-hour certification with 4 hours of range time. Limited to 6 people, meets weekly Wednesdays 6-8:30 PM for 4 weeks. Cost: $275 (includes textbook, targets, ammo, instruction, certification).
- •Build Your Own AR-15 - Hands-on class where you build a complete rifle with quality American parts. Choose your caliber: 5.56 NATO, 300 AAC, 6.5 Grendel, and more. Pistol or carbine options available.
- •Firearms & Range Safety - Fundamentals course on safe handling and range procedures.
Special group rates available for CPL courses with 4+ people. Contact them for scheduling.
| Certification | Service |
|---|---|
| Glock Armorer | Handgun work |
| AR Platform | Rifle builds & service |
| Cerakote | Finish work |
| FFL Licensed | Transfers |
"Advice is always free, mistakes can be expensive." — Their approach to customer service
- •Gunsmith Work: $165/hour
- •Range Time: $65/hour
- •Firearm Transfer: $50 (basic), $100 (2-party in-state), $125+ (out-of-state)
- •Rust Removal: $100 additional per firearm
- •Antique Restoration: Starting at $500 (year-long process)
- •Military/First Responder Discount: 7.5% (includes government, teachers, medical, law enforcement, veterans)
- •Transfer Holdover Policy: They will not hold transferred firearms for more than 30 days
Battle Creek, Michigan
Phone: (269) 788-4606 Email: [email protected]
Their website includes detailed reviews of gear they test and recommend, plus updated pricing. If you're buying a firearm in Michigan, you'll need either a Concealed License Permit (CPL) or a Firearm Purchase Permit to transfer.