BizBeat: 1 in the Chamber offers gunsmithing in Jefferson City

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After seeing a need in Jefferson City, Bryan Watkins decided to turn a firearms hobby into a business.

Watkins, a current member of the Missouri National Guard, opened 1 in the Chamber earlier this month.

At 1 in the Chamber, Watkins will handle firearm transfers, purchase and resell firearms and ammunition, and offer gunsmithing.

After researching some of the gun stores in Jefferson City, Watkins said, he saw a need for a business like 1 in the Chamber, adding he is "not in this for the money."

"I also want to be able to help other people who don't necessarily have to use a gunsmith every time, at least give them a little knowledge on what to look for so they're not being cheated or anything like that - because it's easy for (something like that) to go that way, especially if you don't know anything about weapons," he said.

Watkins is operating the business at his residence in the 700 block of Briarwood Court. Customers can contact him at 573-418-6542 or [email protected].

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