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Thing i'm wondering is are those degrees any good, can they teach something useful?
Are you talking about AGI? They have some good stuff, and from what I have seen it is great for a hobbyist who wants to do some work on their own guns. You might could parlay that into something more, but if you are interested in actually becoming a gunsmith (and earning a living from that trade) you would probably be better off at one of the regular full-time schools. There are a few good ones out there. I know some guys that have gone to the Colorado School of Trades and have very good things to say about it.
One of the most difficult things for a hobbyist gunsmith to learn on their own is machine work. Do you have a lathe and mill, appropriate tooling, and know how to do proper set-ups and run the machines? If not, that will be a challenge. You CAN learn that stuff on your own, and their are tons of good YouTube videos demonstrating how to do it, but it will be harder than if you are in an actual class, or if you have a mentor who can provide hands on assistance.
Are you talking about AGI? They have some good stuff, and from what I have seen it is great for a hobbyist who wants to do some work on their own guns. You might could parlay that into something more, but if you are interested in actually becoming a gunsmith (and earning a living from that trade) you would probably be better off at one of the regular full-time schools. There are a few good ones out there. I know some guys that have gone to the Colorado School of Trades and have very good things to say about it.
One of the most difficult things for a hobbyist gunsmith to learn on their own is machine work. Do you have a lathe and mill, appropriate tooling, and know how to do proper set-ups and run the machines? If not, that will be a challenge. You CAN learn that stuff on your own, and their are tons of good YouTube videos demonstrating how to do it, but it will be harder than if you are in an actual class, or if you have a mentor who can provide hands on assistance.
The other thing you need if you plan on doing work for others is a FFL.
With an interest in firearms, I am sure you know some gunsmiths. Go talk to them and find out the best way to break into the business. I know GSSF members can take the Glock Armorers course for about $250, might be a good starting point.
FYI, If you plan to do this as a business in your name, you do need an FFL.[18 U.S.C. 921(a)(11) and (21); 27 CFR 478.11]
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