Thread: How to start gunsmithing

One gun smith I know was asked this question and his reply was; Find a trade that will help with Gun smithing. Something such as fitting / turning or fine engineering. etc. Use that as your trade and industry the develop those skills to do the same tasks in Gun smithing. The reason is Gun smithing is a passion that will not make money. Use the engineering skills to fund your passion as your passion will not fund you. Then enjoy your life. It is far to short to waste. He was a armourer in the armed forces and had other engineering tickets (Boiler maker, welder , fitting and Turning or similar) All of his other trades were his income and his Gun shop was a hobby that he spent his money on. And if you follow politics, it seems that the govt is working hard to try make sure all gun smiths will be unemployed in teh future...(They dont want us to have them)