That sucks.
Although I have never done it here are a few links that I have stumbled across about anodizing at home.
http://www.warpig.com/paintball/technical/anodize.shtml
http://www.focuser.com/anodize.html
http://www.wcc.net/~jkmccoy/shop/anodiz.htm
Maybe if it works out for you, you could make some extra money anodizing stuff for your shooting buddies.
Good luck.