About Us
All thanks to the Marine Corps.
Owners, Jose and Sam, first met in 2017 while serving in the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group program at US Embassy Podgorica, Montenegro. 3 years later, they were inspired by their visit to FXBG Axes, with their fellow Marines from their former detachment. During the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak, Jose and Sam decided to roll the dice and formed their company together and chose Scranton, PA as the perfect spot in need of axe throwing. Construction began in early 2021 and our doors finally opened on July 31st, 2021. We've found the community in Lackawanna,\ PA to be extremely welcoming and helpful. Every review posted, photo shared, and story told is an extreme help to us in our mission to provide a fun and exciting new sport to the area that will help bring our community together. Thank you to our wonderful supporters!
If you'd like to support our business at absolutely no cost, you can leave us a review on Google, Yelp, Trip Advisor, or Facebook. You can also help us grow our online audience by following our online accounts on Youtube, Facebook, TikTok, & Instagram. Lastly, you can help spread the word about us to your friends by posting your photos and videos with us or sharing our posts. Every tiny bit makes a big difference in the long run and can help keep our business running.
Pictured: Reunion at FXBG Axes with the Marines from US Embassy Podgorica, Montenegro.
Co-Owner: Sam Williams
I was born and raised in Candor, NY. After high school, I attended one year at Word of Life Bible Institute and then enlisted in the Marines, following in the footsteps of my father. I was a 5831 - Corrections Specialist, providing security at the brig in Camp Lejeune. In 2016, I was accepted into the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Program in Quantico, Virginia. During my time in the program, I was stationed at US Embassies: (1) Phnom Penh, Cambodia, (2) Podgorica, Montenegro, (3) Moscow, Russia. In 2019 I finished my contract and returned home and began studying at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. After deciding to start our business In 2021, I decided to take a year off of school to focus on work. I returned to school in the Winter of 2022 and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors in business administration and minor in entrepreneurship. in May 2023 I now am devoting my time towards building the business.