PHX area gunsmithing school?

[PHXCobra]

I've been thinking pretty hard about what I want to do with the rest of my life as I definitely don't want to do what I do now forever (answering phones).  Gunsmithing is something I'd be very interested in doing.  I know its not all fun and range time but I enjoy working with my hands and mechanical stuff.  Now to the question.

Are there any gunsmith schools in the Phoenix area that I could take at night?  Can't afford to go up to Yavapai as I have to keep food on the table.  Apprenticeships are also an option for nights and weekends.

[Thernlund]

I thought at one time Grand Canyon had a gunsmithing program.  Or maybe Gateway.  But I'm not sure.

(I know... I'm no help.)


-T.

[mephisto]

Sonoran Desert Institute
10245 East Via Linda, Suite 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Contact: Toni Pino
Phone: 480-314-2102 Ext. 201
Email: info@sonoranlearning.com

[bigugly86]

I have done a little research on SDI. I'm thinking about taking the gunsmithing courses not only to open other job opportunities but so I can do my own guns as I have started my collection. I have dabbled a lil on my Llama with some light filing and polishing but would like to be able to do more to my larger calibers without fear of damaging them.

[DirtyCaveMan]

I went through this search years ago. There really isn't a "institute of higher learning" for gunsmiths in Phoenix, but Prescott has a decent program, and isn't too bad of a daily commute.

http://www.yc.edu/v4content/academics/divisions/career-and-technical-education/gunsmithing/


Just my .02

DCM