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1 Industry Related Links

National Rifle Association (NRA)
National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA – ILA)
National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
American Custom Gunmakers Guild (ACCG)
Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA)
American Pistolmakers Guild (APG)

2 Industry Shows

NSSF Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT) – Las Vegas, NV
Wally Beinfeld Antique Arms Show – Las Vegas, NV
NRA Annual Meeting and Show – Various cities
Great American Outdoor Show – Harrisburg, PA
Wanenmacher Tulsa Arms Show – Tulsa, OK

3 Publications

Blue Book of Gun Values
Gun Digest
Wolf Publishing – Several different magazines

4 PA Gunsmith School Related links

Coming

5 PGS Graduates in the News

Will Altsman – 2020 Graduate

Mark Wilkinson – 2018 Graduate

Tyler Weaver – 2017 Graduate

6 Firearm-Related Sites

7 Firearm Videos

8 Historical Sites

9 Local Sites

Pittsburgh & Local Information

Great group and sad to see them go! An incredible amount of high quality work came out of this group and we're really looking forward to seeing their success in the industry.

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

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From a blank! When asked why we have so many hours in stockmaking, why we start from a blank, and why is the focus on wood stocks? My answer is always that the fundamentals that are built from this process transfer to all stocks, from modifying inlets and barrel channels on semi inlet or synthetic stocks, to making a pattern stocks or to be able to stock a rifle that no one else inlets for. As well as using this course as an introduction to the milling machines and for the pride the students take in making these from scratch!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

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Posted @withregram • @aleks_delattre This Stevens Visible Loader has had just about everything done to it. From stock repairs to replacement parts to octagon barrel muzzle threads, this gun has become a functional and beautiful piece again.
All work done by me at @pagunsmithschool
Color case harden receiver
File pits out of octagon barrel and polish
Cut off end of barrel to make octagon thread protector
Turn down and cut muzzle threads and crown
Time octagon thread protector and polish
Recut front sight dovetail
Minor stock split repair and refinish
Hot blue all parts

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Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

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Posted @withregram • @ullmanprecisionproducts It’s Monday! Make something worth looking at! ⭐️⭐️

This Monday we are featuring a special piece from Aleks DeLattre (@aleks_delattre), these custom grips are on a custom 1911 he has built at @pagunsmithschool. As a student we can tell Aleks has a bright future ahead of him in the checkering world and we can’t wait to see more of his pieces! 🔥🔥

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Posted @withregram • @jameyofall_masterofguns @shaw_barrels put on a great range day. It was open to the public, and they showcased a good variety of what they offer. The standouts were the titanium barreled guns for sure! The Ruger 10/22 Titanium barrel was great, but the SHAW Excursion with a TITANIUM centerfire barrel in 7mm Backcountry stole the show for me. I was on site for a few hours and observed that rifle never lose zero while crowds of people shot it and consistently hit at 400 yards. It never got hot or dirty enough to lose zero. The other rifles were as expected and you could tell the standard hit and dirty POI shift was present. The 10/22 and 7 Backcountry were by far the most consistent. A true testimony for titanium barrels.

Thank you @shaw_barrels I know the @pagunsmithschool students enjoyed the event!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

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#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

We had a student come in for a tour today and saw the stock in letting process and commented that it must take some "finesse" and although difficult it does take some finesse to get that perfect wood to metal fit that we're looking for!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

Johnathan just graduated with better than a 4.0 cumulative g.p.a. There was a great quantity of work done and at a high quality of craftsmanship. @advanced_armory and Johnathan will be a great addition to the Gunsmithing and Firearms industry for sure!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

@brents.blasters
Must be invoking warmer weather with this Miami Tiger Stripe! Incredible work!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

Congratulating to another fine group! Lots of stellar acknowledgements for these guys!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

Posted @withregram • @brents.blasters Years of research, months of planning, and weeks of building. Here are my LEFT-HANDED Mp5 and MP5k. Thank you to everyone who helped me get this far!

Ok... this is just a teaser post. If you're an HK fan and you happen to be left handed then be sure to follow @brents.blasters and look forward to a future feature post on these builds! #wronghanded

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

@shotshow I ran into a local bunch of accuracy addicts! @procision_arms_llc_ is highly regarded as a high performer in many of the firearms industry arenas. Having hired an Alumni of the school is an added bonus! We look forward to working with them in the future.

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

Please give congratulations to these great students! They worked hard to earn their title and will be welcomed assets to the Gunsmithing and Firearms Industry!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

@stealtharms A great company and a great company to work with. Between visits to the school, support for the students, and being the forefront of technology in firearms innovations, we appreciate the opportunity to have a relationship with you. @shotshow, the students and I had the opportunity to meet other employees of Stealth Arms, giving the chance to personally thank them and even meet Zoe, who is a cerakote artist!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

By far, one of the most comprehensive and innovative Gunsmith tooling companies I've worked with is @realavid. Even better is my guy, Derek. We go back from the old Gander Mountain days even. It is rewarding to see colleagues like him navigate an industry that they are so passionate about, and I look forward to working with them more in the future. ✌️

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

Jason from @cerakote and I were able to catch yip at @shotshow. Cerakote had been great working with the school for years now and taking our Alternative Finishes Course to a new level. Currently the students get a spray gun starter kit and access to experienced instruction. In addition several of our students and graduates have attended their in-house Certified Applicator Course!

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day in the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Student!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

After a labor of love and more than enough time into it, my Mauser K98 in 220 swift is done! Just one of my two customs, this was born of a semi-inlet and a poor gunkoted vz24. She certainly has come a long way, and I can’t wait to find some ammo to go out and shoot it with!
Reposted from @sweet_heat_gunsmithing

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day on the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Students day!

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#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

A great meeting in the press room art @shotshow between PGS Director of Instruction and Chris from @firearms_guide. They discussed the benefit of student access to the information resource that they offer and the value of having a single searchable and printable library.

Gunsmithing is a hands-on craft... Hands-on Gunsmith Education just makes sense... visit pagunsmith.edu to get more information on a school that prepares you for a career in the every growing firearms industry!

Director of Instruction @jameyofall_masterofguns is available to schedule a live one on one ZOOM tour of the Gunsmith School. This personal interview will include answers to FAQs as well as your own inquiries. He will take you through and explain all the areas and equipment the facility has to offer. In addition, he will paint a picture of a day on the life of a Pennsylvania Gunsmith Students day!

#pagunsmithschool #startyourcareer #dowhatyoulove #becausegunsmith
#outoftheclassroom #countthehours #atthebench #2496hours #youveseenourwork #gunsmithschool #industryfootprint #pgs #oldwaysnewways #aimforgreatness #itsallaboutourstudents #dreamjob #work #satisfaction #tactical #gunsdaily #pittsburgh #inittosmithit #masterofguns #americancraftsman #gunsmith #gunsmithproud #guns #careerschools #pewpew

Way to go Brian! Having been at the show, there was lots of great work being displayed by all the members!

Lee Griffiths and I "Tied" for Winner of The Engravers Choice Award.
My entry was my personal Colt Series 70 National Match 1911.
The multi-color inlay techniques came from Master Engraver (and adopted dad) Ron Smith at the very 1st GRS Grand Masters Class.
#masterengraver
#pagunsmithschool
#buildyourskills
#whyisalltherumgone
Reposted from @brianpowley

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