Ok, so in the midst of my unemployment, I've had several people tell me I ought to do gunsmithing. Problem is, I have no formal training whatsoever, and only specialized knowledge of certain guns, not a broad, general knowledge to fix-it-all, so to speak.
At the moment, I've found a couple places online that appear reputable and offer Gunsmithing degrees, the NRA Short-Term gunsmithing schools are too far away. The only other option would be apprenticing, and there aren't too many smiths in the area.
Anyone followed either of these routes? For you gunsmiths out there, where did you get your training?
My best friend started out almost completing a degree in marketing, before switching majors, and she said she'd be willing to help with the marketing side if I decided to get serious, and there are grants out there that could help with training, FFL cost, setting up shop, etc.
Just exploring my options at the moment...
The best part about the online courses is that when I do find employment, I could likely continue them, so I didn't waste anything I'd already done...
At the moment, I've found a couple places online that appear reputable and offer Gunsmithing degrees, the NRA Short-Term gunsmithing schools are too far away. The only other option would be apprenticing, and there aren't too many smiths in the area.
Anyone followed either of these routes? For you gunsmiths out there, where did you get your training?
My best friend started out almost completing a degree in marketing, before switching majors, and she said she'd be willing to help with the marketing side if I decided to get serious, and there are grants out there that could help with training, FFL cost, setting up shop, etc.
Just exploring my options at the moment...
The best part about the online courses is that when I do find employment, I could likely continue them, so I didn't waste anything I'd already done...
