What are the opportunities in firearm engraving?
That is a tough question to answer. The opportunities in firearms engraving are really something that is different for each engraver. It depends on your skill level, pricing, and your ability to seek out work. Like any business, engraving firearms for profit is a combination of abilities in that specific field, a willingness to promote yourself, and developing a customer base that can supply your financial needs Customers who desire engraving encompass the entire economic spectrum, from those who only want a $20 initial engraved on a $200 dollar gun, to those spending thousands on 3 rifle set. Many current full-time engravers developed their business while maintaining a normal job until the engraving business proceeds matched those of their original employment. As a member of FEGA, you will have access to the membership who have many and varied stories on their way to success. The guild does not promote any individual engraver, but rather the art of engraving.
