Let’s be honest: holiday shopping is stressful. You’ve got lists, deadlines, family expectations, and a cousin who’s probably going to regift your present anyway. But if there’s one person on your list who actually deserves something meaningful—it’s the firearm enthusiast in your life. You know the one. Talks about zeroing optics more than their feelings? That’s your target. 🎯
At C.A.R. Firearms in Kent, WA, we’re making your holiday season easier with gunsmith services that double as perfect, practical, and totally badass gifts. No more guessing, no more wandering through sporting goods aisles pretending you know what "MOA" means. We got you.
Before you roll your eyes and say, “Gunsmithing? As a gift?”—let’s break it down. You could give them socks. Again. Or a gift card to a chain store that doesn’t even have real guns. But if you really want to get that wow face on Christmas morning, a custom gunsmith service is where it’s at.
Here’s why it hits:
✔️ It’s Useful: You're giving them a gift they’ll actually use. Every time they shoot better, clean faster, or show off a slick new upgrade, they’ll be thinking about you. Not bad, huh?
✔️ It’s Personal: Want to look thoughtful without writing a poem? Book a custom Cerakote job in their favorite color or get their initials laser-engraved on the slide. Now that’s next-level gifting.
✔️ It’s Unique: No two guns are alike after our services. You’re giving something customized, refined, and high-performance. Just like their fantasy football team thinks it is.
If your friend or family member is dealing with a gritty, mushy, sad excuse for a trigger, that’s a problem. Give them the gift of precision and performance with a professional trigger job or full upgrade. Lighter pull weight, cleaner break, faster reset—it’s a game-changer, and they’ll never look at their stock trigger the same way again.
Perfect for:
Competitive shooters
Hunting enthusiasts
Anyone who yells “WHY WON’T THIS THING BREAK CLEAN?” at the range
We know some folks love cleaning their firearms. And then there’s everyone else. Give the gift of a pro-level deep clean and maintenance check—because there’s nothing fun about carbon build-up and corrosion right before duck season.
Our gun cleaning services in Kent include:
Full disassembly & inspection
Bore cleaning
Lubrication & reassembly
Safety checks
Let them focus on shooting. We’ll handle the grime.
Does your gift recipient have a fancy new optic sitting in a drawer “waiting to be installed”? That’s your cue.
We do:
Precision scope mounting
Red dot installation
Backup sights
Laser boresighting
Range-ready zeroing
Give the gift of accuracy. It's a beautiful thing.
Got a family heirloom tucked away in a closet? Something rusty and sentimental? This holiday season, restore it instead of letting it rot. Our gun restoration and refinishing services are a hit with collectors, hunters, and anyone who still believes in craftsmanship.
We offer:
Rust removal & refinishing
Wood stock repair
Cerakote and traditional bluing
Functional repairs to make it range-ready
You bring us a relic. We give you back a legend.
Let’s be real—everyone wants their gun to look cool. A Cerakote finish is durable, protective, and yes—seriously stylish. Pick a single color or go wild with a camo pattern. It’s like giving their gun a tailored suit.
Popular holiday themes we’ve done?
Flat Dark Earth for the “tactical but classy” type
Burnt Bronze for the bold
OD Green because someone’s always pretending they’re on a mission
Custom color requests? Oh, we love a challenge
From initials to quotes to tasteful (or tasteless) graphics, laser engraving is one of the most personal firearms gifts you can give. Imagine opening a gift box and seeing your name etched into the slide of your favorite pistol. Goosebumps.
Perfect for:
Military or law enforcement personnel
First-time gun owners
Literally anyone with an ego (so… everyone)
We’ve bundled up some of our most popular services to create holiday-ready gift packages that you can give with zero stress. Just walk in, call us, or gift a service certificate they can redeem anytime.
🎁 The Marksman Pack
Trigger tune-up
Scope mount & zero
Gun cleaning
Engraving credit
🎁 The Tactical Makeover
Cerakote job
Muzzle device install
New handguard fitting
Sight installation
🎁 The Legacy Restore
Deep cleaning
Wood repair
Re-bluing or Cerakote
Test fire & safety check
Limited quantities available through December. Appointments book fast—don’t be that last-minute shopper with nothing but regret and a Walgreens gift card.
Want to win the holidays? Like, win win? Book a consultation for a custom firearm build. Choose the platform, the parts, the color, the feel—we’ll build a one-of-a-kind setup tailored to your person’s shooting style.
Great for:
AR-15 and AR-10 builds
Hunting rifles
Home defense shotguns
Competition-ready pistols
We’ll guide them through it, step by step. It’s like Build-A-Bear, but way louder and cooler.
📍 In Person
6613 S 192nd Pl K106, Kent, WA 98032
Walk-ins welcome. Holiday snacks not guaranteed but always appreciated.
📞 Phone Orders & Appointments
(253) 642-7461
Call us like it’s 1999—we still pick up.
💻 Online Contact & Gift Inquiries
Gift cards and package info available upon request.
This holiday season, skip the nonsense. Don’t get them another “World’s Okayest Shooter” t-shirt. Give them something that actually upgrades their gear, their accuracy, their experience—and maybe even their mood.
At C.A.R. Firearms in Kent, we make firearms better, faster, smoother, safer, and a whole lot cooler. And if your holiday shopping can make someone feel like a Navy SEAL for a day? That’s a win.