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Denver Gunsmithing Schools

Last year, 14 million guns were purchased in the United States. It is estimated that there are 90 guns for every 100 citizens, making the United States the most heavily armed country in the world, according to the Small Arms Survey 2007 by the Graduate Institute of International Studies.

All these guns need to be repaired and maintained. A trained gunsmith can do this and more. Denver has one the the nation's top gunsmithing schools, but there are also several other options for those who desire training in this field.

  1. Colorado School of Trades

    • Colorado School of Trades is the largest gunsmithing school in the U.S.

      Since 1947, the Colorado School of Trades has been specializing in gunsmithing and has become the largest gunsmithing school in the United States. The program offers training in all areas of gunsmithing. Coursework is broken into four parts: basic courses, machine shop courses, stockmaking courses, and design and function courses. Basic courses cover topics including shop math, hand tool operation and blueprint reading. Learn welding and milling in the machine shop course. Stockmaking teaches use of firearms, gun sights and stock finishes. Trigger assembly, design, function and business aspects are taught in the final course hours. In 14 months, students will obtain the knowledge necessary to begin a career in gunsmithing.

      Colorado School of Trades
      1575 Hoyt St.
      Lakewood, CO 80215
      800-234-4594
      schooloftrades.edu

    Trinidad State Junior College

    • Trinidad State includes classes on shotgunsmithing.

      Trinidad State is the oldest community college in Colorado and has been offering the Gunsmithing Degree Program since 1947. The course takes two years to complete, and covers the basic skills and concepts needed for a career in gunsmithing. Courses include bench metal, rifle repair and stockmaking. Their specialized classes cover topics like checkering, pistolsmithing, competitive rifles and shotgunsmithing.

      Trinidad State Junior College
      600 Prospect
      Trinidad, CO 81082
      800-621-TSJC
      trinidadstate.edu

    Ashworth College

    • Ashworth offers accredited gunsmithing course completely online.

      Fully accredited and completely online, Ashworth College offers a 19-course career diploma in gunsmithing. Students learn troubleshooting, repair, firearm assembly and basic maintenance. Lessons include information on triggers, safeties, scope installation, stock repair and stock refinishing. Courses also include assignments on ammunition and information on a variety of different firearms.

      Ashworth College
      430 Technology Parkway
      Norcross, Georgia 30092
      800-957-5412
      ashworthcollege.edu

    Penn Foster Career School

    • Basic ballistic skills are covered in Penn Foster's Gunsmithing course.

      Penn Foster offers gunsmithing education completely online. In approximately five months, students can earn a career diploma in the gunsmithing field. Coursework is broken into five instructional segments. Instruction set one includes learning strategies and getting started in the firearms industry. Instruction set two teaches about firearm identification and gun stocks. Instruction set three covers gun sights, rifles and basic machine work. Instruction set four covers muzzleloaders, metalwork and shotguns. The final instruction set educates students on handguns, ammunition, basic ballistics and the basic business skills needed for starting a business in gunsmithing.

      Penn Foster Career School
      925 Oak St.
      Scranton, PA 18515
      800-275-4410
      pennfoster.edu

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