Frequently Asked Questions
How much are custom magnets?
Like anything custom, it depends on a few factors. Quantity is a big factor – I can create a single custom MuzzleMagnet, or 1,000 of a design. The price improves as the quantity rises. Generally, free shipping and bigger price breaks happen with orders of 20 or more pieces. If you have a logo or art already created that is bold and easy to work with, that helps too. Designs with lots of fine lines don’t always engrave or print well.
Printed or engraved pieces?
Many customers gravitate towards the full-color printed pieces. It’s a great process, but the artwork must be suited to the process. The color isn’t always consistent or accurate with the printing process, after all the substrate is foam. Thin lines tend to get a bit soft as the ink soaks in and colors aren’t super vibrant. Designs like the American Flag work well because they include distressing – a little bit of color variation that hides the shortcomings of the process. Laser etched designs are a bit more accurate and can be done on any of the foam colors, with the exception of white. The laser handles details better, but bold artwork works best.
What if I don’t have a design?
I can help with that too. With 30 years of experience as a graphic designer and graphic design teacher, I can work with you to get your design in shape for the project. Depending on what is required, there may be a design fee.
Can you do custom patches and stickers?
Yes and yes. The patches are handled in-house – literally – my laser engraver is in my basement. The patches are engraved and cut out of leather, then coated with a clear acrylic sealer. They have heat-set adhesive on the back. Price and fulfillment time are based on quantity, size and the amount of design work that needs to be done before production. Based on my experience, the price is considerably cheaper than ordering custom embroidered patches. I can design custom stickers for your club, event, etc. as well. I do not produce the stickers, they are printed and laminated by another company. The printer is located in the US. The stickers are high-quality vinyl that is water and scratch resistant. The print production and shipping after a design is approved take a little more than two weeks.
Are the products American Made?
Absolutely! I produce MuzzleMagnets in my workshop with occasional help from friends. When you contact MuzzleMagnet, you get a reply from me – the owner of the company, the person making the product, marketing it and even building the website. MuzzleMagnet is located in Mandan, North Dakota and that is were the production is done as well. There’s no big assembly line. The materials used for MuzzleMagnets are likely imported – the foam comes from a specific US company (it’s a little more durable), but I believe they have it produced overseas. The magnets are likely repackaged as well, although I purchase them from an American company. I am a believer in being transparent in business.
How much lead time is needed for a custom product?
If I have the necessary materials on hand, after a design is agreed upon, I try very hard to ship custom orders in five days or less. Bulk orders for standard products usually ship in three days. If I need to purchase special materials, or order more materials, the lead time is based on my suppliers, often adding a little more than a week to the timeline. I do stock quite a bit of foam and magnets and can generally accommodate most orders.
How strong are the magnets?
I use an N42 or 52 neodymium magnets, based on what is available. The current world economy has thrown the magnet market into disarray. I use the product as well as produce it and I haven’t had a problem with the strength of the magnet, even in very windy conditions. Be a little cautious with your MuzzleMagnet – the magnet can crack if you slam your gun down on the magnet or slap the magnet against metal surfaces. The handle quite a bit of abuse, but they can crack.
Trap shooting explainer for new shooters and families
I made this piece while working with a local youth program – feel free to use it to help explain trap shooting for new folks. All I ask is that you don’t remove my branding and that you don’t use it to earn income.
How to attach patches
Using an iron:
The patches come with adhesive already applied to the back.
1. Preheat your iron to the cotton setting.
2. Align the patch where you would like it, flip everything over and iron from the backside. About 15 seconds of ironing generally works, but it depends on the thickness of the fabric.
3. Allow to cool completely before checking the adhesion.
On very thick fabrics, maybe a shooting bag, you may have to iron from the top, or leather side of the patch. Cover the patch with a sheet of paper before you begin ironing. Because of the thickness of the leather, you may have to adjust your time and pressure.
Using a heat press:
1. Preheat to 345° F
2. Put the patch on the fabric you would like to attach to.
3. Using medium pressure, press the piece for 10-15 seconds.
4. Allow it to cool completely before checking adhesion.
About MuzzleMagnet
MuzzleMagnet was started in 2022 when a friend and gun shop owner approached asking if I could produce a foam muzzle pad. It looked deceivingly easy. I have always been a maker – whether it’s furniture, home remodeling, fabrication or even art, so it was a natural challenge. It took many months and several iterations to final arrive on something that would work. I began by producing a few for the friend, then selling on eBay later moving to Amazon where I saw substantial growth. I added printed pieces early on and started working with laser engraving in 2024.
The business has grown and I love getting to work with coaches and teams to create custom pieces. This is not my only job though, I also teach graphic design (and used to coach trap) at a small community college in Bismarck, ND. Until the past couple years I spent a considerable amount of time helping with the local youth trap shooting program. I did some coaching, but mostly did mountains of photography for the group. It’s a fabulous group, but I needed to pull back, focus a bit more on my business and my life as well.
My personal relationship with clay target shooting started when my daughter was a sophomore in high school She had spent many years in ballet and decided it was time for a change. She switched gears and started trap shooting. We had always been a shooting family, but primarily rifles and handguns. I decided to volunteer with the local youth shooting group and my life started to involve clay targets. I met an incredible group of people – bunches of new friends. I learned about the sport and took it up myself.
It was a slow start for me, after years of rifle shooting and many years since I had hunted birds with a shotgun, the learning curve was a bit steep. I can relate to new shooters well, because I am still learning every trip to the gun club. I’m not a standout shooter, but I do love that when I am on the line, trap shooting absorbs all of my concentration – I find that extremely relaxing. I have also been lucky to coach alongside some incredible shooters, so I sometimes can see problems with others that I can’t correct in myself. A bit frustrating at times, but it wouldn’t be fun if it was easy!
Thank you for visiting the site, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions.
Jason Lueder
info@muzzlemagnet.com
Check out friends of MuzzleMagnet as well – truly businesses and groups that I respect.
HH Gun Shop – home to a great trap shooter, with an excellent inventory of new and used guns. hhgunshop.com
Missouri River Clay Target League – a 220-plus youth shooting group – https://mrctl.wordpress.com
Capital City Gun Club, Bismarck, ND – a great gun club – https://capitalcitygunclub.wordpress.com