Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Western holster maker bets life on fast draw show

Arve Ojala, a Seattle native turned Hollywood gunsmith, built a Fast Draw shop and trains actors and actresses in quick draw. His custom holsters and techniques drew stars like Marilyn Monroe and Paul Newman, with orders from the U.S. and overseas. Ojala boasts sub second double draws and a growing family backing his claim. He says his wife Doris shares gun handling pride and won a marksmanship medal.