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 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.

"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.