USMC Ret.
"Gunny" Tony Smith
While I wasn't exposed to firearms much as a young adult, I certainly was thrust headfirst into that arena when I joined the US Marine Corps in 1984. In addition to the standard M-16A1 and A2 along with the .45 Colt and 9mm Beretta we qualified with each year, as a CH-53 Crew Chief I also frequently shot the GAU-21 .50 Caliber Machinegun and GAU-17 7.62 Mini-Gun.
Throughout my military and civilian careers, weapons and weapons systems have been ingrained as part of my DNA. I learned late in life my wife and my son both share a passion for shooting sports and firearms in general which eventually led to opening our own firearm business, FANG.
We treasure our friendships, and this business gives us another opportunity to meet new people, develop new friendships, and share our devotion to safe and responsible firearm ownership. The 2nd Amendment is our right as free Americans — seek out the joy and safety responsible firearm ownership can bring to you and your family's lives. That freedom was paid for by the sacrifices of many of my previous and current military brothers and sisters; don't let their sacrifice go to waste.
— Gunny Tony Smith
