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MADE IN VIRGINIA

"I took my new Patriot Loaders out for their inaugural hunt for Axis Deer in Hawaii. They helped out BIG time! I took a long shot that didn't land and the speedy reload made sure that Axis buck came home with us!"

Kyle Sullivan

About

MEET THE ARTISAN

Martin "Homer" Garthaffner is the founder of American Huntcraft.

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A retired mechanical engineer with 31 years in machine design and more than 70 U.S. patents, Martin has spent a lifetime working with his hands — as a mechanic, homebuilder, and practical problem-solver.

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He is also a lifelong bow hunter and NRA Certified black powder instructor with the Frontier Camping Fellowship. His approach to American Huntcraft is shaped by a quiet commitment to service, family, and honest craftsmanship.

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The company reflects the life Martin and his wife have built with their four sons and nine grandchildren. Every piece is proudly made in Virginia — built to honor the hunt and stand the test of time.

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