American gunsmithing Institute?

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David196

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Can anyone tell me if American gunsmithing Institute is legit? I'm thinking of taking the level 1 course. Just as a hobby or to make some money on the side. Maybe as a career down the road. It's about 5000 US. Waste of money? Couldn't hurt to learn?

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David
 
David196 said:
Some people seem to like it. Some people think it's not worth the money. It is taught by a legit master gunsmith.
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I guess if you’re willing to pay 7-8 grand for some DVDs on fixing guns then have at ‘er. Doesn’t purport to certify you for anything but if that doesn’t concern you then go for it I guess. Some people have complained apparently about extra billing for newsletters they didn’t order etc. You have to ask yourself this question- how much of this is available for free on YouTube?
 
They have been in business for a very very long time. I would call them about the program and ask a couple reference of students that completed the courses for their feedback. They will most likely oblige. You should also ask who are the teachers.
Those are normal - basics questions anybody looking to take courses, should ask in my book.
 
cosmic said:
Go and take a machinist, or tool and die makers course - you'll be much farther ahead.
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Two of my friends are machinist - aviation - aerospace grade - they runs each their own business - they know nothing about guns.
They did specific work for me, but I have to tell them exactly what I need and ask for. Many type of work need jigs- special tools , they do not have.

In their view - guns have very sloppy tolerances !! :)

Many gunsmiths did a career not being a machinist - it’s all depends how deep and type of work is offered. If no customs work is offered - modifications - machining skills are not really needed more than removing broken screws.

Installing barrels - on any actions - customs or stock - bedding - shotgun repair— refinishing ect. I can think of many task that are the daily bread and butter of a gunsmith that do not require to be a machinist.
 
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I took a gunsmith's course by books .
I was able to get the books for free off of a good friend who is now deceased.
I bought a lot of books and learned a lot.
I bought a lot of tools, Brownells was my freind
At the time I could just about fix anything.
You learn all the time, if you are good, word gets around.
I just loved gunsmithing.
MY FAVOURITE WAS FINISHING GUNSTOCKS WITH THE [MASTERGUNSMITH'S FINISH]
I did not get rich but I was able to pay for all my toys and reloading equipment.
Plus I got to shoot a lot rifles with other people paying for the cartridges.
If you are looking for a good hobby or pastime, gunsmithing is perfect.
And you will get to meet some very nice people.
 
cosmic said:
Go and take a machinist, or tool and die makers course - you'll be much farther ahead.
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I had always wondered, how much does a machinist, or tool and die makers course branches into the world of gunsmithing? Or does it serve as a foundation for the industry? Are there even any programs within Canada that is available for any individuals that is interested in a career as a gunsmith?
 
Here's a Canadian introductory course , I know no one who has taken it but it might be worth a look.
h ttps://www.nait.ca/coned/gunsmithing
 
Go online, look at some of the torrent sites, and you can download some of the dvds. I would honestly do that before spending money for the whole course. There is good info in some of the course material, but also alot of very, and I mean very basic stuff that if you have any any hands on time with guns will seem almost pointless. The dvds are really meant to take you from 0, a blank page, in many cases. THere is some indepth material though, and some good technical courses.
Honestly, take a look before dropping a chunk.
 
Dosing said:
Go online, look at some of the torrent sites, and you can download some of the dvds. I would honestly do that before spending money for the whole course. There is good info in some of the course material, but also alot of very, and I mean very basic stuff that if you have any any hands on time with guns will seem almost pointless. The dvds are really meant to take you from 0, a blank page, in many cases. THere is some indepth material though, and some good technical courses.
Honestly, take a look before dropping a chunk.
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There's some truth in that.
A lot of those Roger Dunlap videos are very basic. If you want to listen to him drone on about all the theories for most of the dvd, give 'er. There are some tidbits there, but I would never spend huge $$$ on it. I downloaded a few from torrents and glad I did before giving up.
 
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