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Learn the repair, maintenance, and restoration skills you need to become a gunsmith. As a top gunsmithing training school, we utilize hands-on projects and time-tested curriculum to help you learn at your pace and from your own workbench. Explore which program fits your goals and budget.

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Basic Gun Repair

Build a Foundation
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Advanced Gunsmithing

Work in Firearms
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Advanced Gunsmithing II

Enhance your career

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  • Affordable
  • Hands-On Projects
  • Self-Paced & Flexible
  • No Long Essays
  • Open Enrollment
  • Accredited by the MSA
  • Accredited by the DEAC
  • VA Approved Programs

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  • Affordable
  • Hands-On Projects
  • Self-Paced & Flexible
  • No Long Essays
  • Open Enrollment
  • Accredited by the MSA
  • Accredited by the DEAC
  • VA Approved Programs

WHAT MAKES MGS A

top gunsmithing training school?

US

  • Affordable
  • Hands-On Projects
  • Self-Paced & Flexible
  • No Long Essays
  • Open Enrollment
  • Accredited by the MSA
  • Accredited by the DEAC
  • VA Approved Programs

THEM

  • Affordable
  • Hands-On Projects
  • Self-Paced & Flexible
  • No Long Essays
  • Open Enrollment
  • Accredited by the MSA
  • Accredited by the DEAC
  • VA Approved Programs

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VA APPROVED COURSES

MGS is honored to help our nation’s veterans access our time-tested training to become a gunsmith.

Our VA Certifying officials are available to guide you through the application process so you can get started in one of our Advanced Gunsmithing programs.

Your Benefits - Your Choice

VA APPROVED COURSES

MGS is honored to help our nation’s veterans access our time-tested training to become a gunsmith.

Our VA Certifying officials are available to guide you through the application process so you can get started in one of our Advanced Gunsmithing programs.

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STUDENT SPOLIGHT

Check out what our students and grads are saying.

Home – MGS Trade SchoolHome – MGS Trade SchoolRudy EllenburgJohn DeemsGRADUATEGRADUATE"...MGS Trade Schools teaching methods, curriculum, and affordability made it possible for me to put my dream in motion. Even if you just have a genuine interest in firearms, consider MGS Trade School.

The ease of use with their online center and quick access to student services made my experience great. After sharing some knowledge gained from MGS halfway into the program, I was offered an assistant position at a local gun shop. This experience itself was something I would have never foreseen. Make time, Apply yourself, Your dream is possible.""...I researched more about how to increase my knowledge of firearms, and MGS caught my eye since they are GI-Bill approved. I know that doing things hands-on is necessary to truly learn a skill, and I believe the gunsmithing projects required by MGS set them apart from the others. I figured it would be invaluable experience to finish a stock, silver solder with a torch, prep an object for bluing, and make my own tool; these are all things I had never done before. The projects were challenging, but if you take your time, follow their guidance, and do the work diligently, you will gain confidence and experience that is invaluable..."
Home – MGS Trade SchoolHome – MGS Trade SchoolPeter HayKenton PriceGRADUATEGRADUATE"...The reason I wanted to get into working as a gunsmith was the need for extra money. I was able to secure an apprenticeship at a neighborhood gun shop, but figured I needed more information and a broader knowledge base...I was very pleased with the curriculum, and will be using exploded diagrams and other materials as reference material moving forward. I found the projects challenging and useful, and the tools provided by MGS will be very helpful in my future work. My overall experience with MGS was great, and I would recommend it to anybody wanting to get into the world of gunsmithing, or just expand their own knowledge for their personal gunsmithing...""...I never would have thought this was possible if it wasn't for MGS Trade School! The online student center is very easy to work with. I had zero issues trying to find what needed to be done to complete my school work. I give MGS a 10 out of 10! MGS is a school for anybody wanting to learn about guns, from people not knowing anything about firearms to skilled professionals. The info sent by MGS is worth its weight in gold and I will always have that to fall back on in a time of need. Thanks MGS staff for all that you have done to make this an enjoyable class. Now it's time for y'all to make an Advanced III class!"
Home – MGS Trade SchoolHome – MGS Trade SchoolScot GarrisonSamantha WellsGRADUATEGRADUATE"...I made the decision to bridge the gap between my passion for firearms and my engineering/fabrication background by taking gunsmithing courses. I chose Modern Gun School (MGS) as it seemed to offer a balance between cost, a broad and detailed curriculum and flexibility of study from home that best fit my situation. All of the course work was detailed and informative. The projects provided opportunities to further develop existing skills within the realm of gunsmithing applications. I plan to pursue gunsmithing as a hobby / part-time business for now. My only regret is that I waited so long to study gunsmithing."“...I joined this program to learn more about the basics of gunsmithing and how I could incorporate that into our business. Unlike my husband, I didn’t have a vast knowledge of guns, how they work, or how to repair them so I started looking at how I could further my knowledge. I chose MGS advanced gunsmithing because it was a self paced program with hands on training and states it’s for beginners and that’s what needed.”

QUALIFIED SPECIALISTS

Training Gunsmiths since 1946

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Harry “Skip” Walters III

Master Gunsmith/Instructor

A graduate of the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School, Skip has worked as an Engineer, Technician, Model-maker, and Gunsmith for over 40 years. In addition to his role at MGS Trade School, Skip worked as a gunsmith for Sarco, Inc., one of the world’s largest suppliers of gun parts, kits and accessories.

With his extensive firearms education and real-world experience, Skip provides MGS students with unique insights on how to become a gunsmith. Have a question about your coursework or the firearms industry? Skip’s expertise and experience in the firearms industry is an invaluable resource.

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Zeke Stout

Director

Zeke Stout is a certified firearms specialist with IFSA (International Firearms Specialist Academy). He has served as an executive at a large conglomerate of businesses in Nashville, TN where he honed many aspects of marketing to different demographics. He then started one of the most popular podcasts in the firearms industry, expanding his pre-existing gun knowledge. He then went on to help build one of the largest online gunsmithing schools in the nation as an Executive Vice President. In that role, he was certified as a Higher Education Professional in leadership through the DEAC and became an armorer in several platforms, including the 1911 and Penn arms grenade launcher. He was also the host and gunsmithing subject matter expert for the Discovery channel show Master Of Arms.

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Richard Scutt

Firearms Associate | Lead Student Services Representative

A Military & Iraq war veteran, Richard brings Direct Learning Systems his hands-on experience in management, logistics, and customer service. While serving in the Army, he was awarded several service and combat medals. Using the GI Bill to attend Lincoln Technical Institute, he studied electronic engineering. Richard leveraged his military experience and education to secure a position in international shipping, UPS, and USPS. At MGS, Richard’s role includes Student Services, Logistics, Inventory Management, and Order Fulfillment. In his spare time, Richard volunteers at nursing homes and supports autism charities.

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