looking for opinions

[Turbo2Point4]

I'm thinking about possibly becoming a certified armorer, mostly so I can work on, and fix any of my firearms, and possibly some part time work. I'm thinking about starting with S&W, Colt, Remington, or Mossberg. So, my question is, is it worth doing? As far as cost of training, and with my planned usage of the training. Where, and how would I get the training? Is there a best place to go, or a place to avoid? Should I just learn basic gunsmithing, instead of specialized armorer training? Any help, or suggestions are appreciated.

 

[Magnumite]

The FFL's and gunsmiths are good sources for that as well as manufacturers.

The biggest issue with working on guns is liability. I am a certified armorer for a manufacturer on one series of pistols. I got it through an FFL I know because I did some work for him. But I am not practicing any of this on my own. If you are affiliated as a part time employee for a gunshop or smith there is suggestion of tutelage or oversight, so the expertise is implied...in theory. If you take the work on yourself, you would need to be very careful and document all work and measurements, as required. Plus you carry ALL the liability yourself. That for me is the biggest issue.

 

[Turbo2Point4]

Thanks, I was thinking part time at an established shop. That way I wouldn't have to establish a customer base, and I'd be able to gain experience. I could probably even learn some tricks of the trade that way as well.

 

[Pinecone]

Most of the manufacturers have courses to be a certified armorer on their brand.

 

[xref]

The FFL's and gunsmiths are good sources for that as well as manufacturers.

The biggest issue with working on guns is liability. I am a certified armorer for a manufacturer on one series of pistols. I got it through an FFL I know because I did some work for him. But I am not practicing any of this on my own. If you are affiliated as a part time employee for a gunshop or smith there is suggestion of tutelage or oversight, so the expertise is implied...in theory. If you take the work on yourself, you would need to be very careful and document all work and measurements, as required. Plus you carry ALL the liability yourself. That for me is the biggest issue.

What about forming an LLC to absolve responsibility to the LLC.


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[Magnumite]

That is what I would do. But, the law suits can still be levied against individuals and legal counsel will srill be expensive.