Skip To Content

Student Testimonials

Teaching Professional Gunsmithing for Over 30+ years – Established 1993 – Thousands of Graduates

WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY

What our students have to say

A wealth of resources for building a successful business

As a recent retiree from the Marine Corps, I was on the lookout for a meaningful and practical career path. This gunsmithing course has truly exceeded my expectations. Not only does it provide a comprehensive curriculum, but it also offers a wealth of resources and tools that are essential for building a successful business. Despite dealing with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), I found the course incredibly accommodating and supportive. The instructors are knowledgeable and understanding, and the course structure is designed to ensure that anyone can thrive. Additionally, my experience working at a gun store beforehand really helped me grasp the practical aspects of the trade. I’m confident that this training will help me launch and sustain a successful gunsmithing business. For those who are living in 2A restrictive states this course will also apply to the guns that you do have available to you, so it wouldn’t be a situation where you take the course and then you’re out of luck.
Michael Banks Jr,
Longview, WA,
Advanced Master Level Gunsmithing Course

I am already living the dream!

After doing some research on schools I contacted AGI and enrolled. I have to say after six months, I am already living the dream. I haven’t finished school yet and already have a thriving business. I followed the advice on starting my business, getting an FFL and building the business. In more than one class segment they warn you about not getting so busy you don’t have time to get the education done. Well, I got my FFL and established my business in October 2025. It is now January 2026, and I am slammed with work. I recently semi retired as a first responder after 36 years and wanted to find something I could do at my own pace and on my own schedule. I love firearms and am now living my dream of becoming a gun smith. At AGI you will learn design, function and repair. Using this basic philosophy I have been able to fix guns I have never seem before. If you are passionate about firearms and want to make a living fixing them, I recommend AGI. The staff at AGI are amazing!
John Wooten,
Freedom Rings Firearms LLC,
Cottage Grove, OR,
Professional Gunsmithing Level 2 Course

The program is very good, thorough, and informative

Your program is very good, thorough and informative. Instructors, especially Bob, really know the subject and explain it well. I am a contractor and was very busy but now things have slowed down a little for winter and I am back to studying the material. So a little behind but going at my own pace, seems to work well for me. Thank you.
Ronald Seuss. Jr,
Clinton, MA,
Master Level Gunsmithing Course

Exceeded all my expectations You won’t regret going with AGI!

I’m enrolled in and well on the way to becoming an AGI Master Gunsmith. I’ve constructed a new shop. It’s a 30 x 36 Real Steel building. I’ve got a lathe, an air compressor, a welder and a small mill. I’ve learned so much it is hard to believe. Added about $30,000 in tools. Not really required but its important to me to be able to perform the various types of repairs and processes that todays customers expect. AGI has exceeded all my expectations. The instructors are Master Gunsmiths with years of experience. I’m still in training but many customers have already came by and have trusted me with their firearms. I can’t say enough about the training and support that the AGI staff provide. AGI is worthwhile. They are pure professionals. It is my opinion that it is the right choice for me to go with AGI to become a certified gunsmith. I highly recommend them. If you are interested in becoming a Gunsmith you won’t regret going with AGI!
Clayton Potter,
Naples, FL,
Master Level Gunsmithing Course

Best advice I ever took – so glad I did this!

On October 27th I signed up for the pro level 1 course on your advice (best advice I ever took) to go with the monthly plan to get things going , once I  received the FFL package from you guys, I filed for my LLC (Cowboy Action Customs LLC), got approval 11/19/25  and state approval for d/b/a (Cowboy Action Customs), mailed my FFL application Wed before Thanksgiving,  FFL licensing center started my application 12/3/25, had my in person interview and inspection today,  everything went through great and I’ll get my license in the mail soon she says.  The company I work for is shutting down and will be paying for my additional training. So I will be able to bump up to level 2 Gunsmithing Course soon. Shutdown for the company is still scheduled for April 10, so glad I did this! You guys are awesome thanks so much for your help,  time,  and ,advice,  Unbelievably I have somehow managed to open a retail gun shop and gunsmithing services seemingly overnight,  I feel like I am literally in an AGI promotional video,  excuse the language but this is F@#*king crazy,  you can forward this to whoever you want,  Gary thanks so much. Talk to you soon! If I hadn’t taken your advice to get this going I would be months behind of where I am ! Thanks! John Clement
John Clement,
Cowboy Action Customs,
South Barre, VT,
Professional Gunsmithing Level 1 Course

Love the self paced program.

Love the self paced program. It allows me to work around my work schedule and home life, which has been extremely beneficial.
Robert Johnson,
Lititz, PA,
Master Level Gunsmithing Course

Want To Share Your Story With Us?

Want to have a video interview with us to share your story or want to send a written testimonial? Use the form Below to send us a message with your story.