Picture this: a staggering 500 million firearms scattered across the United States, each one representing the passion for freedom and the right to bear arms. The astonishing part? This number is just an estimate, with countless older firearms tucked away in private collections, off the...

In the dynamic landscape of firearm ownership in the United States, the recent surge in private gun sales has surpassed a monumental 500 million, signaling a paradigm shift in the industry. This surge not only reflects changing trends in firearm acquisition but also underscores the...

Are you considering a career in gunsmithing? Your choice of gunsmithing education will significantly impact your future in this field. Here, we'll delve into the top three considerations crucial for embarking on your journey into the realm of firearms and gunsmithing education. Total Value Over Price: Understanding...

Here’s why Knowledge and Skills are more valuable and safer than money in the Bank. When you invest in yourself and acquire skills and knowledge, you permanently own and control that investment. When you have money in a Bank, it can be vaporized in just a moment...

Here are just a few of the reasons that I think it is beneficial for Gunsmiths to attend the SHOT Show: First of all, if you are not familiar with the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades Show (SHOT Show), it is a firearms industry trade show...

This is Part 4 of our miniseries "The Efficient Gunsmithing Workbench" if you missed the first parts you can read them here Click Here for Part 1 and here for Part 2 and here for Part 3. So now that you have your bench set up properly and you...

This is Part 3 of our miniseries "The Efficient Gunsmithing Workbench" if you missed the first parts you can read them here Click Here for Part 1 and Here for Part 2. As I am Gunsmithing day to day, I mostly use hand tools to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust...

Welcome to part two of “The Efficient Gunsmithing Workbench", if you haven’t read it yet I highly recommend starting with Part 1 where I talk about setting up the bench itself. When I am working at the bench, to be efficient I need to have the correct...

It is not a requirement in the state of California to obtain a Gunsmithing Certificate to practice gunsmithing. However, possessing a Gunsmithing Certificate will demonstrate a proven level of competence. A Federal Firearms License and State licenses are required to operate a gunsmithing business.
The American Gunsmithing Institute’s approval to operate as a private postsecondary institution in the state of California is based on provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (California Education Code, Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8), which was effective January 1, 2010. The Bureau can be reached at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897.
Professional Gunsmithing Courses not available to Oklahoma residents at this time.