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Education experience of a Gunsmith

metal working, guns, arts, trades, business, artisan

It is a good idea to take classes in shop, mathematics, chemistry, and ballistics to prepare for your gunsmithing career.  If you are at least sixteen and have obtained your GED you may qualify for an apprenticeship, which provides significant hands-on experience. 
Specialized schools offer focused gunsmithing classes such as:

  • Finding remedies for accuracy problems
  • Fitting of guns
  • Working with metal

Community colleges may also offer specific courses that will help you develop your gunsmithing abilities and interests.    Such opportunities will help you to expand your career options and grow as a gunsmith.