Boyds Gunstocks Awarded for Supporting People with Disabilities

Boyds Gunstocks has been in the firearms industry for nearly four decades, since their founding in 1981. The South Dakota-based shop specializes in aftermarket rifle and shotgun stocks made out of a variety of hardwoods. They have amassed an impressive amount of expertise in this niche over the years, and today they can make stocks for a massive array of different firearms from a list of over two hundred supported manufacturers. From Adams Arms to Zavasta and in between, they’ve got your wood stock needs covered. They can even outfit some old-school or obscure makes and models, like JC Penney and Sears (yes, they used to sell guns – many moons ago!) with replacement wood. You can even have them outfit your modern AR-15 with wood furniture, with brands like BCM, Knight’s Armament, and Spike’s Tactical on the options list.

In addition to having built a solid company, the leadership at Boyds are reported to be quality human beings. A former vendor turned employee heartwarmingly said of founders Randy and Sheila Boyd, “They are good people, people of midwestern values, people of integrity. I am proud and honored to be a part of this team.” Though Randy handed over the reins to new leadership in January of this year, they are continuing the Boyds’ legacy. An excellent example of this is the company’s initiative to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities, in particular those who are blind or visually impaired. The company’s home state has taken note of their efforts, and the company is being honored with an award given by the South Dakota Board of Vocational Rehabilitation, Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the Statewide Independent Living Council. Boyds has issued a press release announcing the award, which reads as follows.

MITHCELL, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Vocational Rehabilitation, Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Statewide Independent Living Council accepted nominations to recognize individuals and employers for their contributions to improving employment opportunities and independent living for people with disabilities.

September 15, 2020 Gov. Kristi Noem will recognize awarded businesses at the 2020 Governor’s Awards ceremony starting at 11 a.m. CDT. The event will be held at the Capitol Rotunda inside the South Dakota State Capitol Building located in Pierre.

Gov. Noem will present awards to the following 2020 recipients:

• Kendra Gottsleben of Sioux Falls – Outstanding Individual with a Disability
• Chris Peterson of Ft. Pierre – Outstanding Employee with a Disability
• The Fox Stop of Yankton – Outstanding Private Employer (Small Employer)
• Boyds Gunstock Industries of Mitchell – Outstanding Private Employer (Large
  Employer)
• Mitchell School District – Food Service Department of Mitchell – Outstanding
  Employer (Other)
• Karen Schmeiser of Aberdeen – Outstanding Transition Services
• Eugene “Gene” Murphy of Sioux Falls – Distinguished Service

Boyds Gunstocks est. 1981 is located in Mitchell, South Dakota, and delivers gunstocks
worldwide. With over 100 employees, Boyds dominates the aftermarket wood gunstock
industry providing the largest selection of gunstocks to hundreds of gun brands and
thousands of gun models worldwide. Products can be purchased through dealers or
directly from Boyds www.boydsgunstocks.com.

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