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The craft doesn't move forward unless the next generation has the opportunity to learn it.
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We're proud that Pennsylvania Gunsmith School has been named the inaugural recipient of the Doug Turnbull Firearms Restoration Arts Grant.
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It's an honor to be recognized for helping preserve the skills and traditions behind firearms restoration, and we're grateful to everyone investing in the future of the craft.
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🔗 Learn more at the link in our bio.
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Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is a gunsmithing school. We do not sell firearms.

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Nobody talks about this part of the job…

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Graduates of Pennsylvania Gunsmith School work in different areas of the firearms industry.
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Some focus on repair and restoration, while others move into custom work or manufacturing roles.
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The Heilongjiang hand cannon is one of the earliest surviving firearms.
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It is a bronze, muzzle-loading weapon from 13th-century China and is part of a museum collection in Harbin.
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You’ve only got space on the bench for one project.
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Would you take on a historic restoration or a custom build?
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Safety in the shop is built on habits.
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Clean work areas, proper tool handling, and attention to procedure are expected during all hands-on training at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School.
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Training continues through the summer at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School.
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Students stay active in the shop, building skills through hands-on machining and finishing work.
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Meet Dennis Morris, one of our instructors at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School.
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Dennis was a journeyman machinist before attending PGS as a student and later returning as an instructor. He now works with students in the shop, helping them build machining skills through hands-on training and practice.

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Employers in the industry typically look for attention to detail, consistency, and tool familiarity when hiring.
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These skills are emphasized throughout training at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School.
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Gunsmithing requires a range of hands-on skills.
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At Pennsylvania Gunsmith School, students train in machining, fitting, finishing, and repair throughout the program.
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What are these tools used for?
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It is commonly used in gunsmithing during machining and fitting work.
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A former student of Pennsylvania Gunsmith School shares their experience training in the program.
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Small adjustments in machining and fitting can affect how a firearm functions and comes together.
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At Pennsylvania Gunsmith School, students learn to work with that level of precision in the shop every day.
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A look at one of the projects completed by a student.
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This type of work comes from time in the shop learning machining, fitting, and finishing fundamentals.
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Gunsmithing involves working with a variety of specialized tools in the shop.
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Can you identify them?
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Today is National Lock It Up Day.
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It’s a good time to check your safes, lock boxes, and cable locks to make sure firearms are properly secured when not in use.
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Want to upskill this summer? Which would you rather focus on: machining and precision work or custom finishing and detailing? Share your answer in the comments.

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Things have come a long way, baby. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic firearms from the past century.

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Throughout the gunsmithing industry, Pennsylvania Gunsmith School graduates are known for their skills. There are two reasons for that. The first is our commitment to the highest-quality education. The second is all the hard work of our Director of Career Services, Beth Apel. Thanks for everything you do, Beth.

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At Pennsylvania Gunsmith School®, we’re serious about the craft of gunsmithing. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything you need to know, including machining (lathe, milling, drilling), stockmaking & finishing, barrel fitting & chambering, and custom firearm builds.
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Visit our website to learn more.

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