Ethics & Accountability
The Gun Craft exists to raise the bar: clear standards, responsible ownership, and trustworthy guidance. This page is the operating policy—how information is selected, checked, updated, and corrected.
Core Commitments
Designed to be quick to scan. Expand details only if you want the full policy.
Guidance emphasizes safe handling, safe storage, and decision-making under stress.
If a claim can’t be supported, it doesn’t ship. If it changes, it gets updated.
I explain processes and concepts—but I’m not your attorney and this isn’t legal advice.
No panic selling. No shame. No “buy this or else.” Responsible ownership is the message.
If a link is affiliate, sponsored, or compensated, it’s disclosed—clearly and up front.
If you find an error, I want it. Corrections make the ecosystem safer and stronger.
How content is checked before it’s published
1) Does this improve safety? 2) Is it accurate today? 3) Is it actionable without legal guessing?
Primary sources when possible (official statutes, agency guidance, manufacturer manuals). If secondary sources are used, they’re cross-checked.
Plain-language summaries + clear “next steps,” with disclaimers when complexity requires professional counsel.
Corrections policy (what happens when something is wrong)
Send the page link + what’s wrong + a source. I’ll verify and update.
When practical, I add a note in the article acknowledging the update so readers know what changed.
If sources conflict, I’ll explain the mismatch and defer to the highest-authority source available.
Affiliate / sponsorship disclosure (how money is handled)
If there’s compensation, the reader is told. No hiding the ball.
Compensation does not buy conclusions. If something isn’t good, I say so—or I don’t publish it.
Affiliate links may help support the site at no extra cost. Recommendations remain performance- and value-driven.
Community standard (how I engage with people)
Questions are met with clarity, not condescension. Safety is taught, not preached.
No dunking, no drama farming, no performative outrage. Productive conversation only.
Ownership is a mindset. Training and safe habits are the baseline, not the “advanced tier.”
Want to flag an issue? Use the Contact page and select Corrections & Updates. Include your state if the correction is about permits, reciprocity, or timelines.
Accountability Loop
This is how The Gun Craft stays clean over time—without turning the page into a wall of text.
Content is anchored to official guidance, primary documentation, or cross-checked sources.
When rules change (state updates, policy shifts), pages are revised to reflect reality.
Readers can submit corrections with a link + source to help verify quickly.
When it’s updated, it’s updated decisively—no vague edits that hide what happened.
What I will NOT do
I won’t tell you what you “should do” legally. I can explain options and processes—but attorneys and agencies provide legal direction.
If the “tip” reduces safety, it doesn’t belong here—period.
Clickbait that creates confusion isn’t worth it. The brand is built on trust and competence.
If you’re unsure, here’s the right next step
Send: your state, your goal, your current step, and any deadline (travel, renewal, job requirement).
Tell me your experience level, what you carry (or plan to), and the environment you’re training for.
Send the page link + the exact line + your supporting source. That’s the fastest fix.
Questions, corrections, and requests—clean intake lanes.
Guides, checklists, and foundational resources.
Support offerings, consults, and structured help.
The principle set that drives every page.
This page is built for clarity: scan first, expand only what you need.
Full policy
Safety is treated as the baseline—not the “advanced tier.” If a tactic reduces safety, it doesn’t belong here. Safe handling, safe storage, and responsible decision-making are prioritized. Training and fundamentals win over shortcuts. Content avoids escalation culture and fear-based framing.
Claims should be supported. When possible, guidance points to the highest-authority sources available. Primary sources when feasible (statutes, agencies, manuals). Secondary sources are cross-checked. If sources conflict, the mismatch is explained and the most authoritative source is prioritized.
I can explain processes and concepts. I do not provide legal advice or replace agencies/attorneys. No “you should do X legally” statements. When complexity requires counsel, the page will say so. State and county rules can vary—verify locally when needed.
If a link or relationship involves compensation, it’s disclosed clearly—so readers can evaluate bias. Affiliate links are disclosed. Sponsorships are disclosed. Compensation does not buy conclusions—ever.
If something is wrong, I want it fixed. Use /contact → select Corrections & Updates, include the page link + the exact line + your source. If it involves permits/reciprocity/timelines, include your state.
This policy is designed for trust: clear boundaries, visible corrections, and competence over hype.