BRIAN SEARCY - President/Gunsmith

Brian is a 23 year Army Special Operations veteran who culminated 16 years with Delta Force (1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta) as the Unit’s Operations Sergeant Major. His leadership experiences range from serving as a military advisor in Central and South America to serving as the Command Sergeant Major (senior enlisted advisor) for a 1700 person Special Operations Task Force in Iraq. He has served in hostile fire/combat zones in Central and South America, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. A decorated combat leader, his military awards include the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.

 

A competitive shooter for over 25 years, Brian has competed at the top levels of competition in both precision and action shooting. Brian is a U.S. Army Distinguished Pistol Shot and has been awarded the President’s Hundred Tab. His other marksmanship accolades include: Overall Winner- 2005 Joint Special Operations Command Small Arms Championships and 2003 North Carolina Indoor Conventional Pistol Champion.

 

Brian has earned a BS from Campbell University, and an MS from Central Michigan University. Additionally he has completed executive programs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and Business School.

 

​EVIN GALBREATH -  Lead 1911 Pistolsmith

Evin studied gunsmithing at the Sonoran Desert Institute and has an Associate of Science degree in Firearms Technology with a focus on 1911 Advanced Armorer.​

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Evin served for 15 years in the U.S. Army in many capacities. While serving with the 3rd Infantry Division, Evin was attached to the 3rd Special Forces Group, ODA 3126, Jalrez, Afghanistan, from 2012 to 2013. Evin also served as a team member of a General Officers Personal Security Detachment, Platoon Sergeant responsible for the training and development of Soldiers, accountability, and maintenance of the unit's equipment. He completed two deployments to Afghanistan and one tour in Iraq.

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After Evin's military service, he ran a food truck business in New York during the beginning of the pandemic. After two years of operation, he and his family shut the business down to create a new adventure, buy a home in North Carolina, and begin a career as a gunsmith. 

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ISAIAH CHAVEZ – Gunsmith

Isaiah received his Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Gunsmithing through Colorado School of Trades. 
Isaiah served for four years in the United States Marine Corps.  During his service, he was deployed to Syria during the final push for Operation Inherent Resolve in 2018-2019, and in 2020 aided Border Patrol in securing the southern border during the pandemic.
After Graduating gunsmithing school, Isaiah worked as an Advanced Cerakote Applicator before moving to North Carolina.
 

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