Josh Grinde

Josh is a Gunsmith, Toolmaker, Hunter and Outdoorsman. He grew up with a passion for the shooting sports and outdoor industry out of Prior Lake MN while spending the majority of his youth hunting, fishing, and camping on and around his family's homestead in western WI. With ambitions and plans to open his own business in the outdoor/shooting sports industry he studied Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse before pursuing a direct path into trades at Pine Technical & Community College. While working as a Firearms Technician and Machinist he began his studies in Advanced Manufacturing. As his skills and expertise progressed throughout his studies he accepted an offer as a Gunsmith-Machnist at McNally Industries - a D.O.D. contract manufacturer, fabricating weapons and guidance systems for the military. After receiving degrees in Gunsmithing & Firearms Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing, and Business Administration he relocate to Black River Falls WI. While working as a tool, die and mold maker he opened his custom gunsmithing and firearms retail business to better help service the community with his time and talents.