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What are the qualifications for becoming a Gunsmith Apprentice?
What are the Certificate Requirments? What does a Firearm Repair Specialist do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? What does a Journeyman Gunsmith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? What does a Journeyman Rifle Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? What does a Journeyman Pistol Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? What does a Journeyman Shotgun Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? What does a Journeyman Classic Firearms Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? What does a Journeyman Firearms Restorer Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? What does a Barrel Maker do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? What does a Journeyman Stock Maker do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? How do I gain a Master Certificates? What are the Minimum Requirements for Sponsors? Will training from recognized accredited training programs (Gunsmith Schools) be accepted as prior training? Can a Veteran use his GI benefits in the Apprenticeship Program? What are the qualifications for becoming a Gunsmith Apprentice? Minimum Qualifications for Apprentice Applicants Age: 16 years or older. Education: High school diploma, GED, if enrolled in High school at time of exceptance into the apprenticeship program they must maintain a C average. Physical: Physically must be able to work in the trade. Criminal History: Must be able to legally own or posses a firearm pursuant to State & Federal laws. Except for the trades of Barrel & Stock making. Complete Application for apprenticeship in the Gunsmith Program each apprentice (and, if under 18 years of age, the parent or guardian) will sign an apprenticeship agreement with the sponsor, who will then register the agreement f) Must be able to read, write, and speak the English Language. Exceptions can be made for the Deaf or Mute. 3) Student Apprentices a) Student apprenticeships are available to high school and community collage students. All apprenticeship requirements and restrictions described in the Standards shall apply to student apprentices, except the following: For high school students, a letter of permission from their principal is required. Student status must be maintained. If a student leaves school prior to graduation his/her apprenticeship can be canceled: Hardship exceptions can be made with the approval of the Apprenticeship Committee., but before completion of the apprenticeship and certification the education requirement must be met. Credit will be given under the Related Supplemental Instruction Requirements for classes that pertain to the Apprenticeships guidelines. Back to Top What are the Certificate Requirments? Gunsmith Certificate Requirements Certificate Name: Terms of apprenticeships: Firearm Repair Specialist: 4000 hrs. + Related instruction. Journeyman Gunsmith: 8000 hrs. + Related instruction. Journeyman Pistol Smith: 8000 hrs. + Related instruction. Journeyman Shotgun Smith: 8000 hrs. + Related instruction. Journeyman Classic Firearms Smith: 8000 hrs. + Related instruction. Firearms Restorer: 4000 hrs. + Related instruction Master Gunsmith: 16,000 hrs. + Related instruction. includes 8,000 hrs. of journeyman training, Barrel Maker: 8000 hrs. + Related instruction. Stock Maker: 4000 hrs. + Related instruction. Firearms Engraver: 8000 hrs. + Related instruction Back to Top What does a Firearm Repair Specialist do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Firearm Repair Specialist: 4,000 hrs. + Related instruction. Works on all types of firearms, does little if any machine work. Cleans repairs, diagnoses problems, replaces broken or worn parts, Work experience in the safe use of tools: 50 hrs. Bench time: 2,500 hrs. Stock fitting: 450 hrs. Firearms theory: 1,000 hrs Total Hours: 4,000 hrs. Back to Top What does a Journeyman Gunsmith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Journeyman Gunsmith: (general gunsmithing) 8,000 hrs. + Related instruction. Works on all types of firearms, Cleans repairs, diagnoses problems, replaces broken or worn parts, does mill and lathe work, action blue printing, barrel replacement for handguns and rifle, chambering, stock fitting, sight work, metal coating, handgun timing and set up. Chock installation etc… 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 2,500 hrs. 3. Lathe Operations 750 hrs. 4. Milling machine operations 750 hrs. 5. Fixture making 250 hrs. 6. Stock work & fitting 750 hrs. 7. Action work 750 hrs. 8. Firearms theory 1,000 hrs. 9 Metal coating 400 hrs. 10 Barrel work 500 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs. Back to Top What does a Journeyman Rifle Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Journeyman Rifle Smith: 8,000 hrs. Works on all types of rifles: single shot, bolt, pump, lever, semi auto, NFA when licensed. Cleans repairs, diagnoses problems, replaces broken or worn parts, does mill and lathe work, action blue printing, barrel replacement, chambering, stock fitting, sight work, metal coating, heat treating. 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 2,500 hrs. 3. Lathe Operations 750 hrs. 4. Milling machine operations 750 hrs. 5. Fixture making 250 hrs. 6. Stock work & fitting 750 hrs. 7. Action work 750 hrs. 8. Firearms theory 1,000 hrs. 9 Metal coating 400 hrs. 10 Barrel work 500 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs. Back to Top What does a Journeyman Pistol Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Journeyman Pistol Smith: 8,000 hrs. + Related instruction. Works on all types of hand guns: revolver & semi auto. Cleans repairs, diagnoses problems, replaces broken or worn parts, does mill and lathe work, action blue printing, barrel replacement, chambering & forcing cone work, sight work, metal coating. 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 2,500 hrs. 3. Lathe Operations 750 hrs. 4. Milling machine operations 750 hrs. 5. Fixture making 250 hrs. 6. Stock work & fitting 750 hrs. 7. Action work 750 hrs. 8. Firearms theory 1,000 hrs. 9 Metal coating 400 hrs. 10 Barrel work 500 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs. Back to Top What does a Journeyman Shotgun Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Journeyman Shotgun Smith: 8,000 hrs. + Related instruction. Works on all types of shotguns: single shot, side by side, over & under, pump, & semi auto. Cleans repairs, diagnoses problems, replaces broken or worn parts, does mill and lathe work, action blue printing, barrel replacement, chambering & forcing cone work, sight work, metal coating, install ribs, stock fitting. 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 2,500 hrs. 3. Lathe Operations 750 hrs. 4. Milling machine operations 750 hrs. 5. Fixture making 250 hrs. 6. Stock work & fitting 800 hrs. 7. Action work 1,000 hrs. 8. Firearms theory 1,000 hrs. 9 Metal coating 400 hrs. 10 Barrel work 200 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs. Back to Top What does a Journeyman Classic Firearms Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Journeyman Classic Firearms Smith: 8,000 hrs. + Related instruction. Works on Classic firearms: flint lock, percussion cap pre 20th century black powder firearms, replaces broken or worn parts, does mill and lathe work, barrel replacement, chambering, stock fitting, sight work, metal coating, parts casting, stock fitting 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 2,500 hrs. 3. Lathe Operations 750 hrs. 4. Milling machine operations 750 hrs. 5. Fixture making 250 hrs. 6. Stock work & fitting 1,000 hrs. 7. Action work 1,000 hrs. 8. Firearms theory 750 hrs. 9 Metal coating 400 hrs. 10 Barrel work 250 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs. Back to Top What does a Journeyman Firearms Restorer Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Journeyman Firearms Restorer: 4,000 hrs. + Related instruction Restores all types of firearms to original condition: Cleans repairs, diagnoses problems, replaces broken or worn parts, does mill and lathe work barrel replacement for handguns and rifle, chambering, stock fitting, sight work, metal coating, The worker in this field must have a reasonable understanding of the differences between refinishing, restoration and conservation--which have very different meanings and hence very different consequences for the finished antique or classic arm. 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 2,500 hrs. 3. Lathe Operations 750 hrs. 4. Milling machine operations 750 hrs. 5. Fixture making 250 hrs. 6. Stock work & fitting 500 hrs. 7. Action work 1,000 hrs. 8. Firearms theory 1,000 hrs. 9 Metal coating 600 hrs. 10 Barrel work 300 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs. Back to Top What does a Barrel Maker do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Barrel Maker: 8,000 hrs. + Related instruction. Makes barrels for all types of firearms. Drills, reams, rifles, laps, grinds barrels and tools, 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools: 350 hrs. 2. Drilling Operations: 600 hrs. 3. Reaming Barrels: 500 hrs. 4. Lapping barrels: 500 hrs. 5. Button Rifling: 600 hrs. 6. Cut Rifling: 850 hrs. 7. Lathe Operations: 500 hrs. 8. Milling machine operations: 300 hrs. 9. Fixture making: 500 hrs. 10. Welding & Brazing: 500 hrs. 11. Tool Grinding: 1,000 hrs. 12. Chambering: 300 hrs. 13. Heat Treating: 750 hrs. 14. Barrel Geometry: 750 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs. Back to Top What does a Journeyman Stock Maker do, and what are the requirements for the certificate? Journeyman Stock Maker: 4,000 hrs. + Related instruction. Uses wood, composites, and metal to build Stocks & Grips for all types of firearms. 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 800 hrs. 3. Fixture making 350 hrs. 4. Stock Finishing & Fitting 1,000 hrs. 5. Duplicating Machine Operation 750 hrs. 6. Hand tools 750 hrs. Back to Top How do I gain a Master Certificates? The requirments are 8,000 hrs. in addition to 8,000 hrs for journymans certificate ( total 16,000 hrs) + Related instruction. This classification can be as a general gunsmith or any of the other classifications other then firearms repair specialist. In order to receive the master Gunsmith Certificate you must have a journeyman’s certificate recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, This is an acknowledgment of exceptional workmanship in one or more of the gunsmith classifications. Back to Top What are the Minimum Requirements for Sponsors? Minimum Requirements of Sponsors: 1) Minimum Qualifications for Sponsors: a) Sponsor must be *1)Legally engaged in the business of Firearms repair, Gunsmithing, Firearm Manufacturing, Barrel Making, Gunstock Making, or Firearms Engraving in the state the Apprenticeship is located in. b) Have a FFL covering Gunsmithing or Manufacturing, Except for the trades of Barrel making, Gunstock making, unless other wise stated by Federal or State law. *1)Legally engaged in the business: means licensed in the state the apprenticeship is taking place, to perform all aspects of the trade, having all required licenses from the state and federal agencies governing the trade. Including but not limited to, state business licenses, FFL, Tax Number. Back to Top Will training from recognized accredited training programs (Gunsmith Schools) be accepted as prior training? We are working to develop a cooperative program with the Schools, most if not all training from an accredited program will count as prior training. Back to Top Can a Veteran use his GI benefits in the Apprenticeship Program? Yes, A tool allowance and school tuition as well as some money is available. Back to Top |
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