Fega Co

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The Firearms Engravers Guild of America changed all that. Here is how it happened. In 1980, twenty-one engravers from across America met in Las Vegas , Nevada . This informal meeting was the catalyst for the formation of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA). In 1981, the group met again in Houston , Texas and thirty-six engravers formally voted the guild into existence. FEGA was incorporated as a non profit in the State of Texas . Frank Hendricks was elected as the first President of the Guild. The first decade set the foundation of the Guild's purpose. By-laws were adopted. A registry of engraved firearms was established for historical purposes, to authenticate when and by whom a gun was engraved. A grading system was studied, and a code of ethics established. A newsletter was published, sharing information by engravers, for engravers. New classes of membership were created: Member Emeritus, for members who because of age or health have retired from active engraving; and International, for those living outside of North America . Best Engraved Gun Award (now "Engravers' Choice") was established by the Guild. The Guild instituted the James B. Meek award, for outstanding service to the organization and its philosophy, and a special dedication to the art. FEGA joined forces with ACGG to cosponsor an annual show.

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