01-28-2003, 12:16 AM
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oK guys I only have a few years to retirement, and like probably everone here Ive tinkered with probably every gun I have owned over the years. My question is how does one become a gunsmith, is there a cirriculum on line, or books i can attain, is there an acreditted system to become one or is it just years upon years of savvy and know how?, I was a machinist for about 10 years, and have a good knowledge of the trade, how does one become a gunsmith? In my retirement id like to have a small buisness, but I really cant find the info I need to educate myself to even start learning the trade, maybe this is a blind alley for me, just curious thanks ----7mmag
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01-28-2003, 01:14 AM
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tradeschool, an apprenticeship, or just dig in and get your hands dirty. there are numerous books on the subject of gunsmithing. get yourself a copy of brownells catalog, midway usa's gunsmithing catalog, and go from there. oh by the way brownells has a listing of gunsmithing schools in its catalog.
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01-28-2003, 03:59 AM
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Thank you lefty im to dam old for a apprenticeship, ill retire at 58, but I love guns, maybe this is not my line of business, thank you for the post, im really good at restoring old british sports cars, but I would like to be a gunsmith, close to my heart, maybe im barking up the wrong tree, but Im a dam-n good machinist, and have lathes and milling machines
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01-28-2003, 04:43 AM
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Check out the Amrican Gunsmithing Institute: http://www.americangunsmith.com/ I used to have a subscription to their magazine. They have lot's of books, videos, courses, etc. I also found info on these guys: http://www.pcdi-homestudy.com/courses/gg/?code=9942
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01-28-2003, 10:02 AM
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Ther is an excellent gunsmith school in southern Colo. Not far from New Mexico. Don't remember the name off hand. But have heard it's really good.
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01-28-2003, 11:19 PM
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Thanks guys the American gunsmith institute looks promising I think i have a good heads up in this field owning a couple of south bend lathes and a bridgeport, thanks, and knowing how to machine ill keep you informed of my progress
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02-09-2003, 07:08 PM
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lathes. maybe I should take one off your hands....A Southbend would make a nice addition to the shop... :nod: :nod:
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02-10-2003, 01:12 AM
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7mm It is a hard business ya got to have a hook a "something special" Just being a general gunsmith is hard to make a liveing at. I guess location is the most important. If you have a steady retirement income and an established home shop then check your state laws. Very very few states have a "licence for gunsmithing" You will need a FFL to recieve and send firearms. Do it to have fun, and try to make a little money If you start makeing good money great. Stay honest, the firearms comunity is small and very astute. Good luck.
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