Skillet_1911 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 So where does one go for certification in gunsmithing? Already have a guy teaching me a few things but won't be "certified". Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef15 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Montgomery Community College in NC offers degree programs and various certs I do believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 https://gunsmithing.nra.org/find-a-school/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Brownells have a gunsmith career event every year, I think in the spring. If you're serious about doing it as a profession vs. tinkering, that's a good place to make contacts with other gunsmiths and various industry types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 try School of gunsmithing .professional gunsmithing program .Atlanta Georgia. 6months-1year .study time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsipd Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I spoke to a real gunsmith recently and he recommended taking a course in using precision tools, a lathe, then a course in using a milling machine. These are the basic skills that you need to become a true gunsmith. Then you need quality machine tools large enough to do any job and the space to set up shop. Without these skills you are an armorer not a gunsmith (my opinion). I was shocked at the amount of knowledge in machine skills is required to be a skilled gunsmith. Whatever you decide, good luck!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 hours ago, alsipd said: I spoke to a real gunsmith recently and he recommended taking a course in using precision tools, a lathe, then a course in using a milling machine. These are the basic skills that you need to become a true gunsmith. Then you need quality machine tools large enough to do any job and the space to set up shop. Without these skills you are an armorer not a gunsmith (my opinion). I was shocked at the amount of knowledge in machine skills is required to be a skilled gunsmith. Whatever you decide, good luck! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro don't forget welding and brazing too. it's like the art of using japanese sword . they claim to have only 5 basic movements, but takes all of life to control them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsipd Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Agreed you need a host of skills to be a gunsmith. Which is why I will only ever be an armorer. I can replace and fit parts but I will never be skilled enough to make parts from scratch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 hours ago, alsipd said: Agreed you need a host of skills to be a gunsmith. Which is why I will only ever be an armorer. I can replace and fit parts but I will never be skilled enough to make parts from scratch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro that was the situation until 100 years ago. they knew how to make every part in their guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet_1911 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 I appreciate it guys. Welding and brazing is no problem as I do it for a living. Was thinking of taking machining classes for this very reason. I got a gunsmith willing to teach me. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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