Company Historical Overview
ARMScc was established in 1984. Its founding and reputation was built on gunsmithing that included repair, modification and customizing to all makes and types of firearms. As the company’s reputation grew it became more widely known for both excellent workmanship and personal service. This reputation secured contract work from three large security firms and in 1996, ARMScc was awarded the Winchester Firearm Accredited Repair Centre (ARC) for Africa.
In 1997 ARMScc moved into larger premises and added a retail outlet for Firearms, Ammunition and related accessories and coupled to the Gunsmithing, enhanced the services ARMScc was able to provide to its customers.
In September 2004 ARMScc moved into its own specially designed and custom built premises in Waterkloof Ridge and increased its staff to continue providing personal services to its customer base.
In 2005 shortly after the New Firearms Control Act was announced, ARMScc added a sister company called AFTA (Arms Firearm Training Academy) and added Training to its portfolio of services. As both Kenn and Chad are Qualified Firearm Instructors it seemed natural to include this aspect and add a further service for our clients. Shortly after its inception AFTA employed John Henry King, a qualified firearm instructor to assist and he has since been appointed the Training Manager allowing Kenn and Chad to continue with their normal daily tasks.
Mission Statement
Customer satisfaction is achieved through quality service with a personal touch. There can be no compromise on quality, and ARMScc will strive to offer the best personalised Service…be it Gunsmithing repairs and maintenance, or general servicing of customers’ requirements thus ensuring that
all our clients are satisfied.
Key To Success
Our mission will be achieved by employing a strategy that is defined by quality, precision and a personal touch.
This includes:
- Customer focus.
- Attention to quality and service.
- A culture of prompt action to any requirements
Customer References
Some of our larger clients include:
Coin Security South Africa
ADT Security
First National Bank Trust Division (Storage)
Winchester Africa (ARC)
Some maintenance contracts are currently being negotiated with some of the larger hunting lodges.
Innovation & Manufacturing
A scarcity of certain firearm components and accessories, coupled with the ever rising, and often prohibitive cost of importation, gave rise for the need to manufacture our own local parts and product range. To this end ARMScc formed a new independent sister company, SAN
Manufacturing cc, under the helm of Chad Gillie and purchased machinery to pursue a goal of becoming leaders in innovative new South African
manufactured products for various firearms. (T’s & C’s apply)
Memberships & Clubs
Staff at ARMScc belong to or are affiliated with the following clubs / associations:
PAAA (Pretoria Arms & Ammunition Association)
SAGA (South African Gun Association)
SAACA (South African Arms and Ammunition Collectors Association)
SADA (South African Dealer’s Association)
Conclusion
Having adopted “Your Personal Gunshop” as its motto, ARMScc have the equipment, the knowledge and experience, as well as the personnel to deliver excellent workmanship at competitive prices to all firearm owners. Never willing to rest on its laurels, this family run business is one of the premier Gun Shops in Pretoria showing a steady growth and increase in clientele over the last 25 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff and innovative new product range have increased our ability to provide all the above services and more.
Should any additional information be required, please feel free to contact us and we will ensure that you receive the relevant information at the earliest possible convenience.
We also extend an open invitation to visit our premises on the corner of Koedoesnek and Grysbok street, Waterkloor Ridge during our office hours.
Our office hours are from 08h00 to 16h45 Monday to Friday and 08h00 to 11h45 on Saturday.