Training Gunsmiths Since 1949

Traditional • Modern • Innovative℠

The Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® strives to promote confidence, awareness, appreciation, and a sense of pride and accomplishment in each student as they complete their training to become Master Gunsmiths.

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Talk about industry support!

During the unfortunate temporary closing due to COVID-19 the Students and Staff enjoyed a myriad of daily video interviews with some of the top names in the firearms industry from around the world. Celebrities such as Doug Turnbull, Pete Brownell, Larry Vickers and Jim West to name a few! Also Alumni, representatives and leaders of The American Custom Gunmakers Guild, The Firearms Engravers Guild of America, Cody Firearms Museum, Beretta, Krieghoff, Cooper Firearms, KG Gunkote, Real Avid, Brownells, Ullman Precision, Childers Guns, and dozens more.

Public Report on use of CARES funds

Final Public Report On Use Of CARES Student Funding

Quarter Ending 9/30/2020 CARES (HEERF I)

Quarter ending 12/31/2020 CARES (HEERF I)

Quarter Ending 3/31/2021 CARES (HEERF I)

Quarter Ending 6/30/2021 CARES (HEERF I)

PGS Only received CRRSAA, HEERF II Funding for Students

Quarter Ending 3/31/2021 CRRSAA (HEERF II Student Portion)

Quarter Ending 6/30/2021 CRRSAA (HEERF II Student Portion)

Quarter Ending 9/30/2021 CRRSAA (HEERF II Student Portion)

We Are Innovative

At PGS, learn to “Think like a Gunsmith” and use your skills to forge your ideas into functional firearms. You will create a portfolio of custom-crafted firearms and tooling to build your brand and share with future employers.

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From the Blog

Introduction to Engraving

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® is proud to announce the addition and integration of Engraving to Semester II of the program. We have been working with the best in the industry for over two years to bring this to life. Engraver.com’s Tira Mitchell and Master Engraver Brian Powley have partnered with us to introduce metal engraving to…

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Celebrity ZOOM Lectures!

Top firearms industry professionals and celebrities joined the PGS students and staff daily over the “COVID” break. So much experience, expertise and professional wisdom was shared. The camaraderie of volunteers willing to join us over ZOOM was astounding. We got to talk about what makes them successful and we even got to see behind…

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Now featuring Engraving!

PGS announces new Engraving Course! Teaming up with Engraver.com, Pulse Graver, and Master Engraver Brian Powley. Students will be learning and enjoying the fundamentals of hand engraving!

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SHOT Show 2020 Graduation

View the graduation video! The NSSF was gracious enough to allow us to hold a very special PGS graduation ceremony at the 2020 SHOT Show. James Rice was welcomed into the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Alumni by the staff and among the company of several PGS current students and graduates. Congratulations Jim!