Branson Cerakote and Laser plans open house June 24

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer

Branson Cerakote & Laser invites the community to an open house on Friday, June 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., celebrating their new location at 131 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 3, in Hollister.

Guests will be able to meet owners John and Laura Siegert and their staff of trained technicians who help provide services including laser engraving, powder coating, plasma cutting, Cerakote, and more. There will be refreshments, and attendees can register to win a Glock 42 customized with Cerakote and laser engraving. (Winner must pass background check and all other requirements for gun ownership.)

Custom work at Branson Cerakote & Laser

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Branson Cerakote & Laser is also an authorized dealer for the custom 51-Fifty gun and stocks a selection of firearm accessories. There is also an online shop for firearms parts, accessories, supplies and a variety of popular stencils. As the name implies, the store’s specialty is the ceramic-based Cerakote finish, providing a protective coating over 1000x stronger than the factory bluing standard on firearms. The process involves a special sandblasting technique to ensure adherence, and the coating is customizable in a variety of colors including the Table Rock Camo pattern created in-house at Branson Cerakote & Laser. During the open house, guests will be able to observe the Cerakote technique and other services in process. A separate powder coating and plasma cutting workshop is being developed, awaiting shipment of equipment to accommodate commercial orders.

Another popular offering at Branson Cerakote & Laser is training, with programs designed to assist new business owners and hobbyists in learning the technique properly. Participants spend three full days learning, customizing their own products with materials provided.

Laser engraving

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John Siegert discovered his love for Cerakote when medical retirement from law enforcement led him to search for a new hobby. Laura, a registered nurse, got involved as the hobby quickly turned into a business.

Laura shared that she also enjoys laser engraving, another of the services provided. Open house guests will see samples of engraving projects including tumblers and other souvenir/promo items; custom signage; cake toppers for special occasions; metal or wood commemorative plaques; and of course, firearms. Laura said many families have heirloom firearms engraved with the original owner’s name and date with space to add names as it is passed down to the next generation. Marble also engraves beautifully.

The new location also provides space for state-of-the-art podcast studio facilities, a project of the Seigerts’ son Whitmore, 16, a student at Branson High School and Ozarks Technical Community College. Guests will enjoy a live podcast during the open house. The studio is available for rent, including technical assistance, set-up, and all needed equipment, making it possible for area individuals and business to take advantage of the popularity of podcasting without a large investment in facilities and equipment.

Visit www.bransoncerakote. com for product and training details; follow Branson Cerakote on Facebook for updates and special events; and plan now to stop by the open house and get acquainted. You’ll be sure to find a great way to customize that special firearm or discover a unique gift idea.