Land embraced the chance to work with APO, already having a connection to the team there through former Ordnance Production Manager Gary Gregory. A retired marine Master Sergeant, Gregory spent many years serving in the Corps with Land as a gunsmith for the Shooting Teams, and the two have remained close friends over the years. Since his retirement from APO in 2016, Gregory has continued to offer his expert guidance and consultation on projects, and he wasn’t about to turn down the opportunity to participate in this one too.
“When we get called to do something for the major, we don’t do it because he’s a higher ranking officer than us,” said Gregory. “We do it because we still love that man, and we respect what he does and has done. So when they said that they wanted to do this project with him, I jumped at the chance.”
Gregory will provide the final inspection and approval on the signature rifles, entrusted by Land to ensure that only the best product and performance leaves the shop bearing his name. “The only person that I trust to sign my name on something is Gregory,” the major emphasized.
