Gunsmith
The lost art
The lost art
i call it a lost art cause very few people know that their are even people who can do what we can do.
Job Description
The things that gunsmiths do are trouble shooting old or new guns.Making custom built guns for high ranking individuals in the army if you are a gunsmith working with the government. There are also stores like Cabelas or Gander mountains or if your lucky you will get a job for a actual store like red jacket firearms.
Requirements
- Needs to know how to troubleshoot
- Basic tool know hows like files,belt sander,or rasps
- Auto CAD III Programing
- CNC machine know how
- One-Two year Gunsmithing course or equivalent work experience
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- Background investigation results must be favorable.
If you work for government
- Familiarity with current weapons systems, M16, M4, M110, M24, M107, MK19, M240 Series, M60, 25MM, etc.
- Complete a formal one- to two-year accredited in-house gun-smithing course, or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
- Familiarity with the regulations related to security, sensitivity, containment, and transport of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- Background investigation results must be favorable.
- work from blueprints
M16
this director is at yavapai college which is considered one of the best gunsmithing colleges
How much do we make.
Our earnings range from anywhere to 21k to 60k and anywhere in between
level of Education need
high school Diploma
2-year college or technical training
frequently asked question?
Does having a higher degree help me?No having a higher degree doesn't help you
Is this job for me?if you like getting your hands dirty this is the job for you
Can women join this field?even though its uncommon women can still join the field
Characteristics needed for this job
- fast learner
- analytical
- knowing when to give up
- smart about resources
- knowing when to let some one else finish the job
- serious about a job
- plan everything
- all about customer