How to be a Gun Smith?

[squirrelslaying101]

Are there classes I can attend to be a Smith? If so where would I go. I am in Fort Benning GA, and am in the Army. Does anyone have any pointers for me or how I can get started. Does anyone know of a place somewhat close to the Columbus GA area?
I have a passion for working on, with and overhauling firearms!
V/R
Chris

 

[jwk1340]

Chris, You should talk to your unit training NCO about attending the Unit Armorer Course at Fort Stewart, GA. There are 4 classes within the next few months. 4-10 Dec, 24 Jan-4 Feb, 22-27 Apr & 15-20 July. I took the course waaaayyyyy back, but it is an excellent starting point.

 

[Brian618]

Probably the best Gunsmithing School in the country http://www.schooloftrades.edu/. They teach you the gunsmith and machine skills you need to start on a career. They also are accredited and you can use your GI Bill.

 

[shelbygoat]

master gunner course
unit armorer

depending on your MOS, rank, and what specific unit you are in will determine if and when you go

or you could look up something a civilian would go to on a weekend or evening class, take leave and travel to that school

 

[DaveTheMinion]

Use your gi bill for school, army training will help, don't do much for civilian world. I know a medic that's able to perform minor and major surgery, don't mean **** outside army life though.

 

[squirrelslaying101]

Chris, You should talk to your unit training NCO about attending the Unit Armorer Course at Fort Stewart, GA. There are 4 classes within the next few months. 4-10 Dec, 24 Jan-4 Feb, 22-27 Apr & 15-20 July. I took the course waaaayyyyy back, but it is an excellent starting point.

I have taken the course in 99.. looking for something with instruction and hands on training...

 

[Red Cent]

http://www.nragunsmithing.com/montgomery.html