I am a 15 year veteran of the military and still currently serve in the National Guard as a combat engineer. This is where I got most of my firearms knowledge and training.
I grew up in the mountains of Utah where I have a passion for anything outdoors and firearms. I have loved working with, and on firearms to figure out how they work. Therefore I am happy to have an opportunity to serve Oxford and the surrounding area in all their firearm repair needs.
When I met my lead instructor, Shawn, it was a match made in heaven, both being veterans and having combat training. We came up with this idea to teach people shooting that is applicable in REAL WORLD situations. We felt that training we have been to or seen was lacking something critical that people should be taught. I was extremely thrilled when I was able to talk Shawn into being my lead Training Instructor.
Shawn
Training Officer
FEMA Emergency Management Certified
Secfor International - High Risk First Responder/HRT/Executive Protection/High Threat Protection Specialist/Anti-Terrorism-Force Protection
Mantech International - Ground warfare/Tactical training
Homeland Security Agent
NC/TX /PA DOJ Certified Concealed Carry Handgun
Shawn is passionate about training and working with all walks of life. He believes everyone, male and female, should have the knowledge to safely and justifiably protect themselves and their families. Shawn has been an advocate, military service member (Special Operations) and involved in the shooting sports - protection industry for almost 16 years, creating and instructing multiple classes. Shawn was part of the 82nd Airborne Division trained by Delta Force and attached to Special Forces/JSOC. He has operated with multiple DOJ/DOD/DOS agencies and military units. Shawn’s key training is in MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) and PSD (Personal Security Detail/Detachment) After Shawn completed his tour of duty, he became a PMC (Private Military Contractor) with SOC (Special Operations Consultants) where he was part of Force Protection/PSD and attached to Iraqi/US SF/SEAL Team in Mosul. Shawn currently works with Homeland Security- Maritime (high risk ship officer)
Was referred to Tanner by the gun counter guys at Cameron's Hardware and so happy I have found him as a resource! Tanner has worked on four different handguns ...
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Samuel DeGeorge
01 May 2021
01 May
2021
larry barton
05 April 2021
05 April
2021
In short, excellent service at a very fair price. Fast and friendly. I trust Tanner’s.
Matthew Books
14 March 2021
14 March
2021
Tanners Tactical Gunsmith was very helpful every step of the way in deciding and acquiring the rifle I was looking for. They were also very helpful in picking o...
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Eric Stover
14 March 2021
14 March
2021
Excellent customer service, excellent quality work. Honest, professional operation. I will be bringing more work. He has my business. It’s a plus to be able to ...
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Joaquin Hernandez
27 February 2021
27 February
2021
My AR-15 wouldn’t cycle after the 1st round was fired. Tanners came in clutch when every other gunsmith had 4-6weeks wait time. He was able to look at my AR-15 ...
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Shawn Stover
21 January 2021
21 January
2021
Tanner is an amazing gunsmith, he was able to correct the issue with my “drop in” conversion barrel that wasn’t just drop in, it needed to be machined. Thank yo...
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Michael Simms
15 January 2021
15 January
2021
Great experience all the way around!
Adam Buccine
06 January 2021
06 January
2021
Tanner is great. He is professional and got the job done. Will definitely be bring more guns to him.
3down 2up
29 December 2020
29 December
2020
Searched gunsmith near me and Tanner showed up. I was unaware that there was a gunsmith in Oxford. After visiting his website and learning he is active military...
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Robert Foss
23 November 2020
23 November
2020
Was referred to Tanner by the gun counter guys at Cameron's Hardware and so happy I have found him as a resource! Tanner has worked on four different handguns ...
Read more
Samuel DeGeorge
01 May 2021
01 May
2021
larry barton
05 April 2021
05 April
2021
In short, excellent service at a very fair price. Fast and friendly. I trust Tanner’s.
Matthew Books
14 March 2021
14 March
2021
Tanners Tactical Gunsmith was very helpful every step of the way in deciding and acquiring the rifle I was looking for. They were also very helpful in picking o...
Read more
Eric Stover
14 March 2021
14 March
2021
Excellent customer service, excellent quality work. Honest, professional operation. I will be bringing more work. He has my business. It’s a plus to be able to ...
Read more
Joaquin Hernandez
27 February 2021
27 February
2021
My AR-15 wouldn’t cycle after the 1st round was fired. Tanners came in clutch when every other gunsmith had 4-6weeks wait time. He was able to look at my AR-15 ...
Read more
Shawn Stover
21 January 2021
21 January
2021
Tanner is an amazing gunsmith, he was able to correct the issue with my “drop in” conversion barrel that wasn’t just drop in, it needed to be machined. Thank yo...
Read more
Michael Simms
15 January 2021
15 January
2021
Great experience all the way around!
Adam Buccine
06 January 2021
06 January
2021
Tanner is great. He is professional and got the job done. Will definitely be bring more guns to him.
3down 2up
29 December 2020
29 December
2020
Searched gunsmith near me and Tanner showed up. I was unaware that there was a gunsmith in Oxford. After visiting his website and learning he is active military...
Read more
Robert Foss
23 November 2020
23 November
2020
Was referred to Tanner by the gun counter guys at Cameron's Hardware and so happy I have found him as a resource! Tanner has worked on four different handguns ...
