Advice for a teenager who wants to become a gunsmith?

[Mandark]

I spent some time searching but didn't turn up any discussions on this, apologies if I missed it.

My teenage son wants to be a gunsmith. He is starting a vocational-technical program this Fall for precision machining with an eye toward gunsmithing, so we're getting there. I know there are many gunsmiths here in the community and I'm wondering if you can share some advice I can pass on to my son.

Thanks in advance.

 

[trailboss]

I would recommend he go to a hands on gunsmith school NRA Short-Term Gunsmithing Schools
And try to get a job with a gun manufacturer.

 

[Stengun]

Howdy,

The vocational-technical program for precision machining is a great starting point.

Paul

 

[Mandark]

Thanks for the replies. We'd looked into the NRA short-term schools, and I think that might be in his future. The idea of working for a manufacturer is one I hadn't given much thought to since I'm not sure how many manufacturers there are in Washington state. (I only know of Olympic Arms off hand) I'll start looking into that.

 

[wolf_fire]

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School: Pittsburgh PA

One of the best in the country and world renowned.