About this Book

Wayne Baker, founder of Freedom Arms, producer of the finest handguns in the world, grew up poor in rural Wyoming. As a child he began buying scrap iron from other children and selling it at a profit. He eventually built several businesses: Mountain States Machinery & Supply, Plateau Mining, Tincup Enterprises, Tincup Sports, Baker Fencing and Freedom Arms. This book takes him from his childhood through his experiences as a flight engineer on a B-24 during WWII and the building up of his many business ventures. It tells of the famous friends (Art Linkletter, Roy Rogers and others) who have helped and encouraged him along the way. It also covers a harrowing time of fighting against the United Mine Workers of America for the right to run his coal mine non-union. This story is about an individual living the American dream. With only a ninth grade education Wayne has achieved great success throughout his life because his mind and attitude acknowledged no boundaries. He has truly lived a life above the clouds.