October 21, 2024
How Long Does it Take to Become a Gunsmith?
Gunsmithing can be a rewarding profession. Gunsmiths help firearm enthusiasts, law enforcement and the military maintain and repair their firearms, or work with manufacturers to customize firearms. They enjoy working with their hands and pay attention to detail. They tend to be the type of individuals that are curious about how things work. No…
October 7, 2024
How to Choose the Right Gunsmithing School for Your Career Goals
If you’re interested in guns and also looking for a new career path, then you might want to go to school to become a Gunsmith. Gunsmithing can be an incredibly exciting and financially rewarding career path. For those people who are ready to put in a little bit of hard work, you can go to…
How to Become a Gunsmith
Do you have a passion for firearms? If so, you should consider becoming a gunsmith. In this profession, you’ll be the ultimate firearm caretaker, responsible for the safe and smooth operation of these often intricate machines. Gunsmiths are the backbone of the firearms industry, ensuring everything from hunting rifles to competition pistols function flawlessly. They…
October 19, 2023
Website Updates
Check Out These Updates to our Website, Fall 2023 Thanks for visiting our website! We’ve added many graduate websites under Master Gunsmithing Program > Careers. On that page scroll down to #2 PA Gunsmith School® Graduate Websites. Prospective students, review the list of services on many sites to get an idea of the skill sets…
March 26, 2021
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…
June 8, 2020
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…
March 9, 2020
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!
January 23, 2020
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!
August 2, 2019
Sierra Bullets visits PGS
Adam Bell, of Sierra Bullets, returned to his alma matter to give a presentation on ballistics. Adam is a 2010 graduate of PGS. Watch here!
January 18, 2018
PGS Graduate Shot Spot New Master Gunsmith
For the past several years, Shot Spot has offered the community a unique and exciting experience for those wanting to enjoy a shooting range, or who are shopping for guns, clothing, hunting supplies, and more.