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Advanced Master Gunsmithing

Certified Firearms Design, Function, & Repair Training Course
Teaching Professional Gunsmithing for Over 30+ years – Established 1993 – Thousands of Graduates

Advanced Master course overview

Advanced Master Course description

The AGI Professional Gunsmithing Advanced Master Level Course includes EVERYTHING from Level 1, Level 2 and  Master Level Courses PLUS an additional 200+ hours of Gunsmithing training and information.  There won’t be a gun out there that you won’t be able to repair or customize.

By enrolling in this Advanced Master Level Course you will possess all the information available in AGI’s gunsmithing training system. This course is simply MASSIVE!  You will receive COMPLETE TRAINING to kick off your gunsmithing career at full speed.

Read all the information below to fully comprehend how much additional training this course provides.

Here are the FOUR additional Expansion Modules you get with the Advanced Master Course:

  • Handgun Advanced Training - 36 hours

Professional Gunsmithing Course Handgun Expansion Module!:

Covers 64 Additional Models of Pistols & Revolvers

If you don’t have this already, you really need to get it! It covers 64 additional Handguns and is a Major Must-Have addition to the Professional Gunsmithing Pistolsmithing course!! Expanded pistolsmithing instruction from Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap covering many of the newest handgun models and many other older models of Pistols and Revolvers and systems not specifically covered in the original course.

Some of these models have unique features, or are tricky to disassemble and reassemble. Bob has also discovered many common problems relating to these models and will show you how best to repair them.

This Handgun Expansion Module will complete your Professional Gunsmithing handgun video library and will easily save you hundreds of hours of time trying to figure out these repairs yourself. As you can see….

This massive update consists of more than 35 Total Hours of video instruction on the 64 Handguns listed below:

  1. Ruger P Series (semi-autos)
  2. Hartford Arms Pistol
  3. CZ 52
  4. Taurus PT 738
  5. Taurus PT 709
  6. Taurus 24/7
  7. Bersa Firestorm
  8. Ruger Security 6
  9. IMI Desert Eagle
  10. CZ 70
  11. Radom P-64
  12. Vostok T03-35
  13. CZ 892/83
  14. Colt Peacemaker
  15. Tokarev Model57/Model 30
  16. D-Technik A.S. Scorpion
  17. Sig Arms Trailside
  18. Beretta 1919
  19. Small, blowback pistols (4 different variations)
  20. Sig P229/220
  21. CZ 100
  22. Springfield XD
  23. MAB P-15
  24. Springfield Armory CZ 75/Armalite AR-24
  25. Makarov IJ 70/Model 59 (Chinese version)
  26. Taurus Raging Bull Revolver
  27. Pachmayr .22 conversion unit for the .45 auto
  28. Colt 1851 percussion revolver
  29. Excel Arms Model MP-17
  30. Beretta Series 70
  31. Colt #4 Derringer Copy
  32. High Standard G380
  33. H&K P9s
  34. Ruger LCR
  35. Dreyse .32 Auto
  36. Webley Revolver
  37. Nagant Revolver
  38. Walther PP
  39. FN FN5.7
  40. High Point (9mm and .45)
  41. H&K USP
  42. Seecamp .32 Auto
  43. Star Firestar
  44. Ortgies
  45. FN FNP40
  46. Kel Tec P32/P11
  47. Smith & Wesson M&P
  48. Ruger SR9
  49. High Standard Derringer
  50. H&K P2000 SK
  51. H&K P7 M8
  52. Taurus Judge
  53. Ruger GP100
  54. Sig P238/Colt Mustang
  55. Walther P22
  56. Kahr PM9
  57. Ruger LCP
  58. Beretta Cougar/Mini Cougar
  59. Ruger 22/45 III
  60. Smith & Wesson Sigma
  61. Late 19th Century Bicycle Guns
  62. Colt 1860 Percussion Revolver
  63. Colt Walker
  64. Remington 1860 Army Cartridge Conversion
  • Shotgun Advanced Training - 36 hours

SHOTGUN EXPANSION MODULE (Semi-Autos, Pump Shotguns):

SHOTGUNS, can be complicated and troublesome. They break frequently because they get a lot of hard use. So that is why Bob is teaching you how to work on these 20 additional guns. These are Shotguns that are either not covered in the course, or not at this very advanced level.

Bob teaches you the unique features of these models and shows you how to disassemble and reassemble them. Bob has also discovered many common problems relating to these models and will show you how best to repair them. Plus he gives you a lot of great insider tips along the way that will save you grief!!

These SHOTGUN Expansion Modules will further complete your Professional Gunsmithing video library and will easily save you hundreds of hours of time trying to figure out these repairs yourself. Each additional firearm that you fully understand will improve your ability to fix any firearm you come across. Get More Bob! Get the Shotgun Expansion Module. This massive update consists of more than 33 Additional Hours of video instruction going DEEP into on the 20 Shotguns listed below:

Shotgun Expansion Module covers: Ithaca Model 51, Browning A 500, Remington Model 31, Franchi Model 48, Beretta A 303 , Marlin 120, Remington Model 10 – 77, Winchester Model 12, Remington Model 17, Stevens 124, Smith and Wesson/Noble 916,Mossberg 5500 and 9200, Winchester Super X Model 1 and Super X2, Stevens Model 520 and 620,  High Standard Flite King/Sears/J.C. Higgins Model 20/Mitchell Model 9108-B, Winchester 1200 and 1400/Ted Williams Model 200, Coast to Coast Model 367/Stevens Model 67, Winchester Model 11, CZ 912 and 712, Ithaca Mag 10/Remington SP-10.

  • Rimfire Rifle Course

Rimfire Rifles Expansion Module!; As a Gunsmith doing general repair, most likely the majority of guns you will work on are .22 Rimfire Rifles. With a mind bending number of variations and types of systems used, you need to be able to rapidly identify, diagnose and repair these guns quickly to make money or they will eat your lunch! Don’t get frustrated. Get even! Know what others don’t!!

Bob Dunlap teaches this expansion module on .22 Rimfire Rifles and covers 19 additional systems and models that will help you understand and diagnose dozens of similar systems. This expansion module is exclusively available to our Professional Gunsmithing Students. Without a doubt, owning this additional information will save you significant time, money and frustration. If you are going to maintain you status as a top notch Gunsmith, you certainly need to collect every additional instructional course you can to add to your library. It includes over 19 Hours of instruction in DF&R of :

  • Remington 66
  • Remington 422
  • Remington 597
  • Remington 300
  • CZ Auto 57
  • CZ Auto 75
  • Ross
  • Winchester 22-94
  • Browning auto
  • Brno
  • Ismash - imports
  • Winchester 200 Series
  • Savage Bolt Action
  • H&R Bolt Action
  • Nobel Pump
  • Mossberg Auto
  • Mossberg Bolt
  • Walther Auto
  • GSG (AK47 look-alike)

You will love the way Bob covers these additional guns as he shows you actual repairs on many models. The Professional Rimfire Rifle Expansion Module covers all of these additional common rifles.  Bob loved .22 Rimfire rifles and this course covers more information about these firearms than you could get even if you had worked with him for a couple of weeks of one-on-one teaching! To this course is practically priceless!!

  • Pivot Barrel, SS, O/U, SxS, Double Barrel Shotguns - 24 hours

Pivot Barrel Course: Shotguns Single/Double Barrel Over/Under & Side/by/Side “Break-Action”: In this advance course, Bob Dunlap teaches you all the core Systems used in “Pivot Barrel” (Break-action) Shotguns, including Single Barrel, Double Barrel Side-by-sides and Over & Under!

Master Gunsmith and Senior Instructor Emeritus, Robert “Bob” Dunlap, leads you through the world of Pivot Barrel Shotguns. The purpose of this course is to teach Professional Gunsmiths the advance design, function and repair of both single and double barrel break action shotguns, so that you can become competent and confident in your ability to understand these systems, their operation and thus be able to easily repair them.

As an AGI student, you know that Bob have a unique style of teaching and you can always benefit from “Spending more time with Bob”.  Even though he has passed, we have accomplish our goal of preserving Bob’s knowledge.  his way of imparting knowledge and revealing of  “tricks of the trade” can save you both time and money, not to mention frustration and embarrassment! And through the use of video, he is still teaching you what he learned over the decades. The Pivot Barrel Shotgun Course is designed to enable you to gain this knowledge and be able to rapidly diagnose and repair them. You definitely need to add this course to your knowledge base.  Repair Big $$$ Shotguns!

During the course’s 24 hours of intensive instruction, we get a chance to watch Bob evaluate various shotguns for repair. Extreme camera close-ups allow the student/viewer to see and understand how the repairs are done. As you have experienced in the “Pro Course”, Bob is going to teach you the “Systems” of Pivot Barrel shotguns and show you the substantial number of design variations you will encounter in the “Real World”. While the number of variations are vast, Bob reveals that there are a fairly limited number of key systems and that most designs simply employ variations and combinations. He will show you how to recognize each system and understand how they are intended to work. This is amazing stuff.

Bob’s teaching method allows you to develop a pattern of diagnostic thinking that will enable you to pick up any pivot barrel shotgun and safely and intelligently trouble shoot problems and fix them. Because “If you know how it works, you can fix it!” Bob even spends some time discussing the shotgun cartridge itself and its evolution. Fascinating!

Such topics as loose breech and headspace are explained and demystified. Bob utilizes cutaway firearms, white board drawings and several different shotguns to teach us about locking systems, safeties, hammers, firing pins, forends, stocks, chokes, etc. You will also learn why primary extraction is important and become familiar with the difference in double, single and single selective triggers. Learn about extractors and ejectors, as well as how automatic ejectors function.

You will gain the knowledge and confidence to tackle many repairs that can salvage old forgotten shotguns or even restore a family heirloom. Bob even shows us how to fit a hinge pin. He tells us what type of steel to make parts from and how to temper parts to make them strong and/or flexible and most importantly, safe.

Bob performs various repairs on camera, such as; fixing broken stocks, removing dents and bulges from barrels, and even misfire correction (which as he reveals, can result from a myriad of reasons).

This course is a necessary and valuable addition to your Gunsmithing Training and of great worth as part of your video reference library (24 hours of instruction). You will be able to take on high value double gun jobs with confidence. Even guns that sell for tens of thousands of dollars. You would only have to repair a few guns of those to recoup your entire investment.

PLUS!  You get the Master Armorer Course with the Complete Library of Armorer’s Courses - 68 Firearms and their related “families” - 100+ hours of additional gun specific training.

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Advanced Master course modules

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Introduction to Professional Gunsmithing – 5 Hours
You will learn all of the proper firearms nomenclature and parts identification, action types and designs, basic tools, shop set-up, safety, Gunsmithing approach to determining type of repairs required, how to study the Gunsmithing course and more. Includes testing and Certification.
Handgun – Pistol & Revolver Design, Function, and Repair – 35 Hours
Starting with the Classic 1911, .45 Auto pistol, Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap teaches you Design, Function, and Repair (D, F, & R) of semi-auto pistols using cutaway firearms. Single Action Lock breech automatics to modern cam-lock double action pistols and straight blow-back autos are covered. Single action and Double action revolvers are covered in detail, including Smith & Wesson, Colt and Ruger firearms. Also covers all of the most popular makes and models representing tens of millions of commonly owned handguns. This is the bedrock D, F, & R training that will enable you to repair all of these handguns. Includes testing and Certification. Approximately 35 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Shotgun Design, Function, and Repair - 41 hours
From Single shot, double barrel, over-under, pump, lever action, to semi-auto numerous types of shotguns are covered in detail using cutaway firearms to explain all the internal operations. This is a comprehensive course on Shotgun Design, Function, and Repair. Within the semi-auto portion alone; Long recoil, Short recoil, Gas and Inertia operated shotguns are explained, along with how to diagnose and repair them. Includes testing and Certification. Approximately 41 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Rimfire Design, Function, and Repair - 27 hours
Rimfire firearms have certain design aspects that are unique to them and there are hundreds of variations on the how they operate. Systems taught include: Single Shot, Pump, Lever, Semi-Auto rifles including many exotic designs. Design, Function, and Repair of numerous different makes and models are explained in detail using cutaway firearms. Includes testing and Certification. Approximately 27 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Rifle Design, Function, and Repair - 44 hours
When working with high-pressure rifle cartridges, it is critical to under key concepts such as headspace and loose breech. In this section you will learn Design, Function, and Repair of modern and antique centerfire rifles. Including Falling Block, Rolling Block, Break-action, Lever Action, Pump and Semi-Auto. From 19th Century designs to Modern Sporting Rifles and Military style rifles are covered in detail using cutaway firearms to reveal all of the inner workings. Includes testing and Certification. Approximately 44 hours of instruction and demonstration.
The Money Makers - 4 hours
This course is designed to teach you how to do a number of frequently requested Gunsmithing repairs and other jobs, that you can do to start making money quickly. Approximately 4 hours of step-by-step, How-to instruction and demonstration by Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap.
The Complete History of Smith & Wesson - 3.5 hours
As a Gunsmith you will want to know the history of firearms. S&W patented the first bored through cylinder and self-contained cartridge the .22 Short rimfire. From there this company has produced tens of millions of revolvers and pistols that Americans rely on every day for sport shooting, hunting and self-defense. AGI received unprecedented access to Roy Jinks, Smith & Wesson Historian. We interview him in Dan Wesson’s recreated office where he explained the company’s history and showed us rare firearms. Approximately 3.5 hours of education.
Buying & Collecting Used Guns Without Getting Burned - 2 hours
Master Gunsmith Darrell Holland shares with you his experience gleaned over 40 years of buying and selling firearms. How to determine a winner from a lemon and what to look for as the tell-tale signs that will help you avoid trouble or getting burned on a purchase. Approximately 2 hours of instruction.
Professional Gun Cleaning Secrets - 2 hours
Master Gunsmith Gene Shuey will explain how to properly clean; Pistols and Revolvers, Shotguns and Rifles along with providing you with an explanation of the various cleaning products and tools available. Approximately 2 hours of instruction.
Super Tuning the Factory Rifle - 3.5 hours
Master Gunsmith and acclaimed Custom Rifle Builder Darrell Holland will show you the steps you need to take to “Super Tune” a factory rifle to get more performance out of the firearm. This includes; bedding the action, lapping the action, tightening headspace, and numerous tips on squeezing more out of a standard production bolt-action rifle. Approximately 3.5 hours of instruction and demonstrations.
Relining and Restoring .22 Barrels - 2 hours
With older firearms that had corrosive ammunition fired through them or suffered neglect and ended up with a rough or corroded bore, the one way to restore it to proper shooting condition and accuracy is to “Reline” the barrel. This process used the original barrel, therefore retaining all of the original markings and finish. The barrel is bored oversize and a barrel liner is installed. This process has restored countless rimfire rifles and pistols along with other pistol caliber firearms. Master Gunsmith Ken Brooks teaches you this process step-by-step. Approximately 2 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Gunsmithing FFL (Federal Firearms License) starter kit
This Kit contains all the information and materials that you need to know and use to get your FFL (Federal Firearms License). Includes starter kit, forms, tags and more. Sent by mail after you enroll.
Digital Firearms Schematics Reference Drive - 2,000+ pages
The Digital Firearms Schematics Reference Drive contains over 2000 pages of firearms schematics and parts information in a convenient digital drive. Sent by mail after you enroll.
Drill and Tap Chart
This chart shows you the appropriate hole sizes and tap sizes for Gunsmithing work.
Stock Refinishing - 2 hours
Learn to restore and refinish gun stocks. Master Gunsmith Gene Shuey teaches you how to remove old finishes, repair cracks and dents in the wood, preserve the checkering and apply modern finishes to the stock. He also shows you the proper techniques for sanding and polishing which results in a beautiful looking stock. Approximately 2 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Building the M1-Garand from a Parts Kit - 2 hours
The classic M1 Garand from WWII is simply an iconic firearm. Hundreds of thousands have been acquired by American Shooters. Numerous part sets and receivers have also become available over the years, and many of these guns need to be totally rebuilt. This course, instructed by Master Armorer John Bush, will teach you to build or rebuild these rifles from parts. Approximately 2 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Glass Bedding for Accuracy - 2 hours
Custom Rifle Builder and Master Gunsmith Darrell Holland shows you the process from start to finish of how to properly bed a rifle using modern bedding compounds. Everything you need to know step-by-step to be able to offer this service to your customers. Approximately 2 hours of instruction and demonstration.
1 Year Silver Plus Membership in the Gunsmithing Club of America
Exclusive access to the GCA Gunsmithing membership website with Forums, ongoing training, Monthly GunTech Video Magazine, and access to an archive of hundreds of additional firearms disassembly and reassembly courses along with live monthly webcast meetings.
AGI Certified Cowboy Action Armorer’s Course - 12 hours
Cowboy Action is one of the fastest growing shooting sports in the country. Be able to understand, repair and customize all of the most common classic firearm designs from the pre-1900’s that are used in this sport. Covers; Colt S.A., Ruger Vaquero, Winchester 97, Stoeger SxS shotgun, and more. Includes testing and Certification. Approximately 12 Hours of instruction.
Three (3) Hands-On Vouchers - In the Classroom Training With an AGI Instructor
After completing prerequisite Gunsmithing training, you have optional access to weeklong, small class size, in person training with AGI Master Gunsmiths with intense focus on specific Gunsmithing Topics. See the Hands-On Gunsmithing Classes page for more details.
AGI Certified Machine Shop Course: Lathe, Mill, General - 30 hours
Everything you need to know to set-up and operate a Lathe, Vertical Mill and other shop equipment even if you have never touched them before. Includes all aspects of using a Lathe, including; measuring, turning, facing, threading, boring, reaming, knurling, and more. Even what to look for in a used lathe and how to set everything up. With the Milling section, you will learn all aspects of milling including the types of cutters, turning speeds, and X, Y, Z digital readouts for accuracy. The general machine shop section covers how to properly all of the most common support equipment to work faster and more efficiently. The course teaches measuring to .001” of an inch, blueprint reading and efficient shop layout. Includes testing and Certification. Approximately 30 hours of instruction and demonstration.
A Day at the Bench with Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap – 4 Hours
Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap sits with you at the bench, picking up a number of different guns that have come in for repair and then shares his approach to diagnosing the problem and goes about making the appropriate repair. This will give you clear insight on how a professional Gunsmith approaches his work and will enable you to understand the workflow. Approximately 4 Hours of Instruction and Demonstration.
Professional Metal Finishing & Hot Caustic Bluing - 4 hours
Learn how to professionally polish, shape and prepare the metal for a deep rich bluing job. Everything is covered in from A-Z including tank set up and solutions, degreasing, Hot Caustic bluing, rinse and Oil bath, and post bluing treatments to ensure that the firearm doesn’t rust. A very comprehensive course with 4 hours of detailed instruction and demonstration.
Advanced Trigger Jobs and Systems - 8 hours
To professionally and safely do trigger-jobs to improve the pull and weight of the trigger, you must understand how all of the different types of trigger systems work. Bob Dunlap covers all of the most common systems along with a complete explanation of Positive, Neutral, and Negative sear and hammer relationships. Do not attempt doing a trigger job without thoroughly understanding these concepts. Approximately 8 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Building the Custom Mauser Rifle - 8 hours
Classic Mauser Hunting Rifles are a joy to build and own. In this course Master Gunsmith Gene Shuey takes an original old Mauser 98 rifle and shows you how to turn it into a beautiful hunting rifle step-by-step. He shows you how to strip down the original rifle and then covers replacement sporting barrels, express sights, mounts, modern turn-down bolt handles, replacement triggers, fitting and bedding a pre-inletted wood stock, adding custom features, staining and finishing the stock and more. Approximately 8 hours of detailed instruction and demonstration.
Classic Slow Rust and Nitre Bluing - 3.5 hours
This is the type of finish that must be used on classic soft soldered double barrel shotguns and rifles. It is a finish that is deep and soft and beautiful, which also commands high prices. Learn the secrets that few know in 3.5 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Pillar Bedding for Accuracy - 2 hours
To create a stable bedding platform for rifle stocks, that increases accuracy, many of your customers will want you to “Pillar Bed” their rifles. Learn how step-by-step with Darrell Holland Master Gunsmith and Long Range Rifle builder. In approximately 2 hours of instruction and demonstration, Darrell shows you how.
Selecting, Understanding, & Buying Rifle & Pistol Scopes - 2 hours
Learn how to talk the language of Rifle and Pistol Scopes and what makes one better than another. Learn how to choose the proper scope for the task. Approximately 2 hours of instruction.
The Art of Making Flat Springs - 1 hour
When repairing classic and antique firearms, you will often have to make a replacement flat spring as these parts often break over time. Selecting the material, shaping the spring and heat-treating it are all covered in a fast-moving hour of instruction and demonstration.
How to Make Coil Springs - 1 hour
Bob Dunlap shows you how to take round spring stock and wind it into a coil spring to replace missing, hard or impossible to find springs. In one hour of instruction you will be shown this process, along with a tool that you can build.
How to Case Harden Metal Parts - 1 hour
As you repair guns with broken or missing parts, you will often have to re-case harden the parts so that they are not subject to rapid wear. The case hardening process is explained and shown in an hour of instruction, so that you will be able to case harden the parts that you make or repair.
How to Heat Treat Carbon Steels - 1 hour
This course teaches you how to heat treat carbon steel parts that you will make or repair for firearms to ensure that they have the appropriate strength and temper for use.
Heat Treat Temperature Guide for Carbon Steel
A visual temperature color guide for annealing and tempering steels at the correctly.
Custom Barreling Bolt Action Rifles - 2 hours
Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland will show you step by step how to take a barrel blank and use a lathe to turn it to the correct dimensions, thread the shank, chamber it for cartridges. He also shows you the fastest way to set-up and “dial-in” the barrel so that it turns true and straight in the lathe. He concludes with fitting the barrel to the action. Approximately 2 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Business Success System Package - 18 hours
To be a successful Gunsmith, you need to become successful at the Business of Gunsmithing. This entire course section teaches things you need to know. Including tips on Marketing, Shop Design, Legal Structures available, and many other aspects. It is a “mini-MBA” for Gunsmiths and includes an exclusive AGI, Flat Rate Manual that teaches you what you can charge for various jobs. This will help you get your business jump started.
AGI Certified 1911 Pistolsmith Customizing Course - 27 hours
Master Gunsmith and Pistolsmith Gene Shuey will take you through numerous aspects of building a custom 1911 style pistol from an existing firearm or a frame and parts set. He covers building classic pistols, carry guns, and competition 1911 pistols. This is the most comprehensive course on building 1911 pistols ever offered. He even shows you how to do a trigger job on a 1911, how to “trouble shoot” problems on these guns, and how to build a “Race gun”. Approximately 27 hours of instruction and demonstration.
AGI Certified AR-15/M4 Riflesmith Customizing Course - 12 hours
Gunsmith and Master Law Enforcement Armorer Mark Foster will teach you all things AR-15 in this comprehensive course on the “Black Rifle”. He teaches both the rules you must follow when working on Law Enforcement firearms and how to trick-out your customers guns with practical suggestions and demonstrations in approximately 12 hours of instruction.
AGI Certified Glocksmith Customizing Course - 17 hours
Be a Glocksmith and build custom Glock Pistols for your customers. Master Gunsmith and Pistolsmith, Gene Shuey shows you how, step-by-step. Including building custom carry Glocks and Competition Glocks. When you have completed this course, you will know how to make Glocks Rock! Approximately 17 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Bob Dunlap’s Gunsmithing History and Philosophy - 6 hours
Learn more about AGI Grandmaster Gunsmith, Robert “Bob” Dunlap as he shares his process for approaching firearm analysis and repair. You will also learn more about his background, see his eclectic firearms collection and learn about how he has designed Gunsmithing tools. Approximately 6 hours.
AGI Certified Advanced Welding Course - 22 hours
Even if you have never attempted to weld previously, after carefully viewing this course and practicing what you are taught, you will be able to make professional looking welds. You will learn; Safety, Gas Welding, Arc Welding, MIG, TIG and Gas & Plasma Cutting, welding shop set up, and enough welding skills that you could add welding to your shop offering to make more money. This course takes you from basic to advanced techniques. Including TIG welding specifically for Gunsmithing.
Building the G3 from a Parts Kit - 1.5 hours
The CEMTE, G-3, and H&K rifle uses a unique fluted chamber and a roller locking system. In approximately one and a half hours, Master Armorer John Bush will show you how build one from a receiver and a parts kit which will give you a new understanding of this firearm and expand your skills.
How to Rebarrel and Blueprint Military Bolt Action Rifles - 5 hours
Master Gunsmith Ken Brooks, teaches you advance techniques that enables you to “Blueprint” the Mauser rifle, and even make changes so that I can be used with magnum or African Big Game cartridges. This course swills take your skills to a new level in approximately 5 hours of instruction and demonstration.
Exclusive Gunsmithing Flat Rate Manual - How to Price Your Work
Know what to charge for numerous Gunsmithing jobs. AGI’s Exclusive Flat Rate Manual provides you with a simple to use formula to calculate time and rates for the most common jobs. For Master Level enrollments only. Sent by mail after you enroll.
Marketing Manual - How To Market Your Business
Know how to market your Gunsmithing Business and Get Paying Customers in the door. For Master Level enrollments only. Sent by mail after you enroll and have completed half of the Master Course.
Handgun Advanced Training Expansion Module - 36 Hours
Advanced Training on over 35 Additional handguns along with in-depth disassembly and reassembly, to further broaden your training. 36 hours of additional instruction on Handguns.
Shotgun Advanced Training Expansion Module - 36 Hours
Advanced Training on an additional 30 models of Shotguns along with in-depth disassembly and reassembly, to further broaden your training. 36 hours of additional training on Shotguns.
Rimfire Advanced Training Expansion Module - 15 Hours
Rimfires utilize a variety of systems and are probably among the most common firearms that you will work on as a Gunsmith. This advanced course covering an additional 24 models will save you a great deal of time. along with additional in-depth disassembly and reassembly instruction, to further broaden your training. 15 hours of additional in-depth training on Rimfire Rifles.
Pivot Barrel, SS, O/U, SxS, Double Barrel Shotguns - 24 Hours
Single Shot, Double Barrel, and Over & Under Shotguns utilize complex and difficult to understand systems. This course will reveal these systems in even greater depth and enable you to confidently work on the most expensive break-action shotguns. 24 hours of detailed training on these pivot barrel systems.
Complete Library of Armorer's Courses - 68 Titles - 100+ Hours
The entire AGI Armorer’s Course Library contains 68 different titles that each cover different firearm families in extensive depth at an Armorer’s Level using cutaway firearms and demonstrates complete disassembly and reassembly, design, and function. 68 Armorer’s Courses totaling approximately 100+ hours of training.

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255 Hours Of Detailed Instructions!

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Introduction to Professional Gunsmithing – 5 Hours
Handgun – Pistol & Revolver Design, Function, and Repair – 35 Hours
Shotgun Design, Function, and Repair - 41 hours
Rimfire Design, Function, and Repair - 27 hours
Rifle Design, Function, and Repair - 44 hours
The Money Makers - 4 hours
The Complete History of Smith & Wesson - 3.5 hours
Buying & Collecting Used Guns Without Getting Burned - 2 hours
Professional Gun Cleaning Secrets - 2 hours
Super Tuning the Factory Rifle - 3.5 hours
Relining and Restoring .22 Barrels - 2 hours
Gunsmithing FFL (Federal Firearms License) starter kit
Digital Firearms Schematics Reference Drive - 2,000+ pages
Drill and Tap Chart
Stock Refinishing - 2 hours
Building the M1-Garand from a Parts Kit - 2 hours
Glass Bedding for Accuracy - 2 hours
1 Year Silver Plus Membership in the Gunsmithing Club of America
AGI Certified Cowboy Action Armorer’s Course - 12 hours
Hands-On Vouchers - In the Classroom Training With an AGI Instructor
AGI Certified Machine Shop Course: Lathe, Mill, General - 30 hours
A Day at the Bench with Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap – 4 Hours
Professional Metal Finishing & Hot Caustic Bluing - 4 hours
Advanced Trigger Jobs and Systems - 8 hours
Building the Custom Mauser Rifle - 8 hours
Classic Slow Rust and Nitre Bluing - 3.5 hours
Pillar Bedding for Accuracy - 2 hours
Selecting, Understanding, & Buying Rifle & Pistol Scopes - 2 hours
The Art of Making Flat Springs - 1 hour
How to Make Coil Springs - 1 hour
How to Case Harden Metal Parts - 1 hour
How to Heat Treat Carbon Steels - 1 hour
Heat Treat Temperature Guide for Carbon Steel
Custom Barreling Bolt Action Rifles - 2 hours
Business Success System Package - 18 hours
AGI Certified 1911 Pistolsmith Customizing Course - 27 hours
AGI Certified AR-15/M4 Riflesmith Customizing Course - 12 hours
AGI Certified Glocksmith Customizing Course - 17 hours
Bob Dunlap’s Gunsmithing History and Philosophy - 6 hours
AGI Certified Advanced Welding Course - 22 hours
Building the G3 from a Parts Kit - 1.5 hours
How to Rebarrel and Blueprint Military Bolt Action Rifles - 5 hours
Exclusive Gunsmithing Flat Rate Manual - How to Price Your Work
Marketing Manual - How To Market Your Business
Handgun Advanced Training Expansion Module - 36 Hours
Shotgun Advanced Training Expansion Module - 36 Hours
Rimfire Advanced Training Expansion Module - 15 Hours
Pivot Barrel, SS, O/U, SxS, Double Barrel Shotguns - 24 Hours
Complete Library of Armorer's Courses - 68 Titles - 100+ Hours
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This course contains 574 hours of complete Design, Function, and Repair Gunsmithing training on DVD including all the video instruction in the Professional Gunsmithing Level 1, Level 2, and Master Level Courses, plus Expansion Modules covering additional Handguns, Shotguns, Rimfires, Pivot Barrel Shotguns, and a Complete 68 Armorer’s Course library.

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What Our Students Have To Say

I give the American Gunsmithing Institute five stars due to its positive impact on my learning. The course material is excellent, the instructors are great, and the student support is outstanding. After retiring, I enrolled in the course, but unfortunately, I lost all the course material in a flood. When I reached out to the American Gunsmithing Institute to replace the material, I encountered some difficulties due to a miscommunication with a new employee. However, once Gene Kelly, the president, was informed, he promptly addressed the issue. I was truly impressed with the exceptional customer service provided by Gene Kelly. He was friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction. I wholeheartedly recommend the American Gunsmithing Institute for its dedication to customer satisfaction and its commitment to resolving issues efficiently.

Jeffrey Tichenor
Lady Lake, FL

I have really enjoyed and learned a lot from the videos, and after seeing some of the examples of other internet-based schools I love the fact that you use the cutaway guns that show a lot more detail and especially the sections at the end of each chapter that go into tricks tips and different ways of repairing guns. Although due to some health problems I have been a little slow getting through the videos and taking the exams I am still very interested in becoming a gunsmith. Thank you for all your support and work that went into these lessons, it really is appreciated by those of us that have not had experience with a lot of these guns.

Tom Emery
Dallas, GA

AGI definitely prepares you to work on guns. Yes, you need to get your own guns to work on to master the teachings. The systems approach prepares you to work on almost any gun. I have three guns in my shop that were not in the course. One, a CZ720, when you take it apart it is largely a Remington fire control group mated with a Benelli gas operating system. Recognized those two systems immediately. The program works!

David Straub
Payson, AZ

AGI has been very good at working with my disabilities from the Marines. I started out cleaning weapons like they said and the benefits paid off three fold. I charge for tearing the weapon down to the last screw and q-tip clean like the Marines. Since I have to put it back together anyway I only charge for the part. I get to learn and improve my polishing techniques, I learn all the different weapons from old to new and how they function, I don’t have to buy training weapons to learn from, and people love what I do. The sonic cleaning is a real asset to those weapons you shouldn’t take apart and those stubborn places you can’t get to. I get faster at disassembly on the repeat types and can now identify common problems when people ask questions. My system gets me a few hundred a week. Auctioneers bring in guns to clean prior to auctions and they’ve been doubling their money even on the less expensive models. AGI was correct all the way, I’ve still got more to learn and had to expand!

Steven Bannick
Leslie, AR

I researched several companies and chose AGI based on everything I’ve read. I’m glad I did. I highly recommend them over any other. Customer service is top notch and they are always there if you need help. Very friendly, knowledgeable, informative, and quick to respond.

Christina Hill
Mesa, AZ

AGI provided me the the knowledge and building blocks to get hired on by a professional gunsmithing shop, and eventually work at a major manufacturer as a gunsmith. It’s been almost three years since I started, and it’s been nothing but a joy working with AGI as I have started my career!

Levi Snodgrass
Marthasville, MO

AGI is a great way to study for gunsmithing. All of the materials are provided including study notes and videos on the processes. Customer service and counselors are easy to reach.

Paul "Brian" Cole
Millbrook, AL

I grew up next to an eighty year old gunsmith. I was 60 when it clicked that I should use some of the skills I learned as a multi-craft maintenance in a plant for 37 years for my own benefit. Still I thought I wouldn’t leave one of my firearms with someone I thought was just starting to practice on. AGI seemed like a perfect fit! I have often spoke, don’t treat the symptom- fix the problem! Design, function and repair sounded like if I didn’t learn I would be a hypocrite. I really like the idea of certificates on my shop wall to show I’m not just a fly by night place. I still have much to learn and not enough time in the day but I opened two months ago and feel an excitement from learning new things when I was younger that I thought was long gone. It was more expensive but I have it all on DVD and with our poor internet service here I can review when ever I need to. Thanks for all your attained knowledge AGI instructors! Join the Gunsmithing Club of America also. Good Stuff. – GD GunWorks

Gary Davidson
Washington, PA

The information was great , every firearm I touched I was able to take it down to a pile of parts and know how to reassemble it to working order . The videos made it understandable to retain the knowledge passed to me by the master gunsmith instructors. I highly recommend this course, so if you want to work on firearms professionally, or just your own collection. It’s all here. I plan on getting the rest of the other courses next year after the holidays.

Gino Salmeri
American Canyon, CA

My name is Anthony LeFebvre and I am a certified professional gunsmith. I opened my business about a year ago. I am currently still working my full time job as a firefighter. I have about five more years left and I can retire with thirty years of service. I am working in my shop part time and let me say that I am covered up with firearms. AGI has gave me the freedom of owning my own business and being my own boss. When my customers tell me that it was their dad’s or grandfather’s gun that hasn’t worked in years and now they can enjoy with their kids it’s priceless. AGI Courses gave me the confidence to take on most any firearm and fix it. Knowing I can go back and watch the videos is great. I can’t say enough about this school. From the top down and in between I have had a great experience. I do plan to finish and become a master gunsmith. Thanks again for being a great school. Feel free to reach out anytime. Thanks , Anthony

Anthony LeFebvre
Brooklet, GA
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All AGI Courses ARE taught by MAster GUNSMITHS

AGI Instructors are all professional gunsmiths & experts in their fields with over 500 years of combined experience in gunsmithing.
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Gene Kelly

Founder & President | Gunsmithing Instructor

Gene Kelly, Founder and President of the American Gunsmithing Institute, studied under and worked directly for Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap and is a graduate of Lassen College Gunsmithing School. Gene has been Gunsmithing for over forty years, is a recognized and often quoted expert on firearms and is a licensed Class 2 Manufacturer. In addition, Mr. Kelly is an international consultant on security related issues and coaches Gunsmiths and FFL dealers on how to maximize their income.

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Robert “Bob” Dunlap

Master Gunsmith | Senior Gunsmithing Instructor Emeritus

Bob Dunlap, Master Gunsmith and Senior Instructor Emeritus, spent over thirty years teaching Gunsmithing at Lassen College Gunsmithing School while concurrently operating a full service Gunsmithing Shop with up to 6 full time Gunsmiths working for him. His Gunsmithing business was a warranty station for many of the largest firearms manufacturers including; Colt, Browning, Remington and more than a dozen others. Bob is credited with creating the Design, Function and Repair system of Gunsmithing training.

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Darrel Holland

Master Gunsmith | Gunsmithing and Machining Instructor

Darrell Holland is a Master Gunsmith and renowned rifle builder for long range shooting and hunting. In addition to teaching the complete Machine Shop course, Darrell has taught many of AGI’s rifle building and accuracy enhancement courses. Darrell has traveled the world as a hunter and shooting instructor and has created a shooting school in Montana specifically designed for training individuals on how to make the perfect shot when hunting for that once in a lifetime trophy.  Darrell has also designed dozens of products for hunting and Gunsmithing and holds numerous patents.

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Gene Shuey

Master Gunsmith | Gunsmithing Instructor

Gene Shuey is a Master Gunsmith who not only studied under storied Masters including Armon Swensen, but was an original member of the “Thunder Slap” and “Practical Shooting Federation” the predecessor to IPSC. Jeff Cooper was a lifelong friend and associate of Mr. Shuey. Mr. Shuey builds beautiful custom 1911 pistols and Glocks that are truly “Functional Art.” He is also a Master of old school finishes and firearm restoration. He instructs the AGI Certified 1911 Pistolsmith and AGI Certified Glocksmith Courses as well as multiple other courses. In his younger days Gene Shuey won the Mr. America body building contest and served as a U.S. Marine.

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Mark Foster

Master Gunsmith | Gunsmithing Instructor

Mark Foster, is a Master Gunsmith and Law Enforcement Armorer with over 30 years of service in the law enforcement community where he was a Deputy Sheriff, and Senior Armorer, as well as holding many other positions within his agency before finally transferring and retiring as Chief Investigator for the District Attorney’s office. He also studied under and worked for Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap and is a contemporary of Gene Kelly and Darrell Holland as they were roommates at Lassen College Gunsmithing School and are lifelong friends and collaborators. Mr. Foster has instructed several AGI Armorer Courses, the AR-15 Riflesmith course, and has produced a number of segments on the use and construction of Gunsmithing tools for the Gunsmithing Club of America (GCA).

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Ken Brooks

Master Gunsmith | Senior Gunsmithing Instructor

Ken Brooks is a Master Gunsmith, a graduate of Lassen College Gunsmithing School were he was mentored by Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap, an then later worked with him as a fellow instructor. Ken also worked in Bob’s Gunsmithing Shop for over 20 years where he eventually took over the business known as Pacific International Service Company. Ken has instructed numerous courses including Armorer’s Courses, and other Gunsmithing courses such as AGI’s Advanced Course on Extractors and Ejectors.

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John Bush

Master Armorer | Gunsmithing Instructor

John Bush is a Master Armorer and renowned expert on U.S. and Foreign Military firearms. His vast knowledge is an incredible resource and he has taught AGI courses on Building AKS rifles from a parts kits, rebuilding the M1 Garand, along with Armorer Courses and a Gunsmithing Club of America favorite video segment “In the War Room”.  He is one of the few people we know of who can have a box of miscellaneous firearm parts dumped in front of him and he can identify what the part is, what firearm it is from, and what country or factory made them!

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Robert Rizzetto

Master Welder | Welding Instructor

Robert Rizzetto is truly a Master at the Art of Welding and even in his 80’s is Mr. Rizzetto instructs AGI’s welding course including; Gas, Arc, MIG and TIG welding, with Gas and Plasma cutting, all position welding, shop set-up and more gleaned from his more than five decades of welding experience and instruction.