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Kote of Arms Tactical runs a mail-in gunsmithing and Cerakote operation from Bluffton, Ohio. You ship your firearm, knife, or gear to them, they handle the work, and send it back with tracking. No FFL transfer required for customers shipping their own firearms—they handle ATF compliance.
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Kote of Arms Tactical runs a mail-in gunsmithing and Cerakote operation from Bluffton, Ohio. You ship your firearm, knife, or gear to them, they handle the work, and send it back with tracking. No FFL transfer required for customers shipping their own firearms—they handle ATF compliance.
Cerakote® Ceramic Coatings - High-durability ceramic finishes for firearms, knives, drinkware, automotive parts, golf clubs, and more. Cerakote resists wear, corrosion, and chemicals far better than traditional bluing or paint.
Gunsmithing Services - Trigger installations - Sight adjustments - Custom builds - Cleaning and maintenance
They won't perform modifications that compromise safety or violate federal, state, or local law.
They specialize in fully customizable designs. Their gallery shows tiger stripe patterns, ghost stencil work, camo finishes, and distressed designs. You can request custom colors and patterns—just expect possible turnaround adjustments.
"Custom. Durable. One-of-a-Kind." — from their project gallery
Turnaround is typically 7-10 days (not counting shipping), but they'll give you an estimate when you quote.
1. Request a quote through their website 2. They send you a finalized invoice with shipping instructions 3. You choose your shipping method: - Ship direct to them via UPS (you pay shipping out, they pay return) - Use a local FFL/gun store as intermediary - Local drop-off/pickup available in Bluffton 4. They complete the work and ship back with tracking
Payment: Credit/debit cards, ACH transfers, Apple Pay, PayPal, or Venmo through Intuit QuickBooks.
Orders can be canceled within 24 hours if work hasn't started. Custom work doesn't qualify for preference-based refunds—but if they make an error, they'll fix it.
Cerakote is one of the toughest firearm finishes available. Clean and maintain as normal; just avoid harsh abrasives or steel wool that could scratch the finish.
They also sell high-heat bakeable vinyl stencils (Ghost Stencil sheets, $14.99) and apparel for shooters and builders.
Contact: [email protected] or fill out their quote form. They'll follow up by phone if you request it.