About Us
Who We Are
Desert Predator Custom (further abbreviated as DPC) is a custom gun-making and gunsmithing shop that pursues an overall better shooting experience for the people of Southern Utah and beyond. We seek to attract the hunter or shooter who expects performance and fit in a firearm, beyond what can be provided by run-of-the-mill factory firearms available at retail outlets. DPC’s gunsmiths/owners are both graduates of Murray State College’s renowned gunsmithing program and between them, multiple specified associate degrees on the matter are held. Co-owner and gunsmith, Blaine Francisco, is a lifelong shooter and outdoorsman whose life has largely taken place in Cedar City. With him comes a vast amount of knowledge and industry experience. Co-owner, and gunsmith, Chad Ratcliff, is a passionate firearms enthusiast who sought to make a living from the art that is gunsmithing. Friendship and experience working with Blaine led him to pursue business ownership in Utah. DPC's two employees are both also Murray State College graduated gunsmiths who seek to provide the hightest quality repair, customization, and paint work. They are happy to answer any questions you might have about our processes and help you plan your next job. We hope that friendly service and skilled craftmanship will leave our customers wanting more work!