18-19 Welcome Letter

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® 812 Ohio River Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15202 ______

Thank you for your interest in the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® Master Gunsmithing Program®. In the pages that follow, you will find information on our curriculum, instructional philosophy, tuition and tool costs, financial aid, and important statistics like graduation and placement rates.

A few key points to keep in mind as you review the materials:

• Our comprehensive, 16-month program is based in a-shop setting, just like what a Gunsmith experiences on the job. Graduates are equipped with the specialized skills to make a contribution to the industry right away.

• Since PGS is a private career school, our mission is to help individuals achieve their career objectives. Our team of industry experienced Gunsmithing instructors makes it their personal mission to provide you with relevant, hands-on training every day. In addition, our staff in admissions, financial aid and career services will support you throughout your education.

• Education is an investment in your future. We here at PGS strive to provide the highest quality in traditional, modern and innovative gunsmith training.

• Once you have made the decision to apply to PGS, you can find the Application Submission Information Sheet and the Application for Admission on our website under the “Admissions” tab.

We encourage you to call, or better yet, schedule a visit to make sure all of your questions are thoroughly answered.

Again, thank you for your interest, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

The PGS Admissions Team

An Inside Look at PGS ...

Introduction and Heat Treatment

Forging and heat treatment Learning spatial perception

Filing and gauging to a close tolerance by hand

Chisel sharpening techniques Simple metallurgy

Photos by PGS graduate Guy Nelson Copyright by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® Bluing

Disassembly and Polishing

Firearm Function and Design

Bluing and Reassembly

Photos by PGS Graduate Guy Nelson Copyright by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® Stockmaking

Stock shaping and Fitting Stock Inletting

Stock Layout

Hand cut checkering Handgun grips

Photos by PGS Graduate Guy Nelson Copyright by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® 21

Machine Tool Introduction

Action Wrench

Barrel Vise

Bolt Plugs Action Wrench Adapter

Bolt Bending Fixture Barrel Disassembly Bushings

Photos by PGS Graduate Guy Nelson Copyright by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® Custom Alterations

Custom reaming for installation of screw-in Custom fitting and chambering a rifle barrel to a chokes. receiver.

Shotgun stock and pump fore end, and rifle stock, custom designed and fabricated from walnut blanks.

This 1911 semi-auto pistol is an optional project in the final semester of the program. Other optional projects may include IPSC, cowboy or bowling pin handguns, silhouette, sniper, bench rest, black powder muzzle loader or hunting rifles, or skeet, trap or sporting clays shotguns. This flexibility will allow the student some discretion as to the direction they want their training to take.

Photos by PGS graduate Guy Nelson Copyright Pennsylvania Gunsmith School®

The following graduates are excluded from the placement Program Length: calculation: graduates who continue on with education in an 2496 clock hours of instruction (16 months total length; accredited institution of higher education (postsecondary) four instructional semesters). on at least a half-time basis; and graduates who fall into one of these categories: death, incarceration, active military deployment, onset of a medical condition that prevents Costs: employment, or international students who returned to their Tuition - $28,080 total for the four-semester program. country of origin. ($7020 per semester) Types of Positions: Graduates found positions as Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® Tools/Supplies: $8680 total (estimate); varies as to Gunsmiths (self-employed or gunshop employee) or Gainful Employment Disclosure specific educational objectives for each semester. related fields such as firearms manufacturing or machining. Employment confirmation was compiled Welcome to our Student Consumer Information page; Total Program Costs: $28,080 + $8680 = $36,760 between student graduation date and date report was we hope you find it helpful as you decide on a career prepared; some students secured employment before and corresponding education. Please also schedule a For students enrolling during the time period graduation. The Placement Director makes every visit to learn more about our school. 4/1/2016– 3/31/2017: effort to document employment as soon as possible. Graduation Rate: 92% (Of 50 students who started, 46 This information is presented in compliance with completed the program.) When evaluating Gunsmithing Programs, be sure to Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) regulations. compare -- On-Time Completion Rate: 67% (Of 46 graduates, 31 Master Gunsmithing Program® completed on time and 15 had a leave of absence with a . Actual bench time working on firearms (PGS: 2496 graduation date later than originally scheduled.) total clock hours; intense hands-on training at work O*Net Information (U.S. Dept. of Labor site) benches most of the time.) www.onetonline.org - Enter Gunsmith in the upper Placement Rate: 70% (30 of 43 graduates available for right “Occupation Quick Search” box. placement were verified as employed in the field or a . Graduation credential; if an Associate Degree, 25% of related field). content could consist of general academic courses There is no specific Standard Occupational Classification such as English and electives. (PGS: does not offer (SOC) for Gunsmith at O*Net; the occupations are listed in Title IV Median Loan Debt: 16 of the 46 students general academic courses.) rank order below as to relevance of the title, description, graduating had federal student loan debt, with the . Costs, including the number of clock hours of actual tasks and work activities associated with the keyword median being $12,000 (about $121.49 per month for Gunsmithing instruction, as well as tuition charges, to Gunsmith: 120 payments; assumes student is paying the interest obtain an apples-to-apples comparison. on unsubsidized loans while enrolled). (PGS: $28,080 ÷ 2496 clock hours = $11.25/hour) SOC 49-9099.00: Installation, Maintenance and Repair

Workers, All Other Private Education Median Loan Debt: Of the 16 with . Tool policies: do students leave with tools and federal student loan debt, 0 also had private loan debt. supplies to begin their career, as well as custom SOC 51-4081: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic firearms to share with customers and/or employers? Related Occupations: This program prepares students (PGS: Students leave with all the tools and supplies they

for employment as a Gunsmith, and occupations such as purchased, as well as an array of sample custom firearms to SOC 51-4199: Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All machinist, welder, metal worker, wood worker and begin their career.) Other other related fields. . Instructional philosophy: is the curriculum reviewed CIP Code (Classification of Instruction Programs; Calculation Information: Included in the calculation of and modified to meet the needs of employers? assigned by U.S. Dept. of Education): 47.0402 the placement rate are all students who started the (PGS: A Program Advisory Committee of employers and program between 4/1/16 – 3/31/17; data is based on private gunsmiths meets twice yearly to assure our OPEID Code (Dept. of Education): 02330600 information reported to PGS by students or their proprietary curriculum meets and exceeds the demands (postsecondary education identification code) employers. The Placement Director collects of employers.) appropriate documentation to support reported rates; Award: graduation and placement rates are reported to the PA For additional PGS Gainful Employment Disclosure Diploma in the Master Gunsmithing Program® with Dept. of Education and ACCSC (Accrediting Commission information, visit url: credentials as a Sporting Arms Ordnance Technician™ of Career Schools and Colleges). https://pagunsmith.edu/wp- content/uploads/2019/06/2019-GED-Template.pdf Questions and Answers about PGS What are the faculty qualifications? Instructors must have at least three years What are the Admissions of practical experience and are trained to Careers, Continued requirements? teach Gunsmithing. They enjoy imparting Private industry positions in A high school diploma or GED; students knowledge to students, and many are avid manufacturing and related careers as a must be able to qualify for a FFL (Federal hunters and shooters. machinist, woodworker, metal Firearms License), although procurement refinisher or model builder provide of this license is part of the post-graduate Do you accept State Vocational additional career avenues. employment or entrepreneurial process. Rehabilitation (VR) students? State aid is available in varying amounts Many students choose to open their own Minimum age is 17 with parent/guardian to qualified students. PGS has gunshop upon graduation. While PGS approval. successfully trained many VR students does not guarantee placement, our staff and is equipped to train the physically will partner with students to help them Those who love fine firearms and challenged. Contact your local Vocational land that first critical job. appreciate quality hand and machine Rehabilitation office. work should apply. Previous experience is not necessary, only the desire to What about veterans education Directions to PGS: become a skilled craftsman. benefits? From the North: I-79 South to Exit 66 - PGS is approved for all VA programs, Emsworth/Sewickley Exit. Go south on What is the class schedule? including Post 9/11. Contact your local Ohio River Blvd towards Emsworth. PGS Monday through Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm. VA office for more information. is 3.5 miles away, on right side of the Students are enrolled the first weekday of road. each month (except July and December). Do you enroll students from other countries? From the South: I-79 North to Exit 66 – Is housing available? Yes, we have trained students from many Emsworth/Sewickley exit. Follow above Many apartment buildings are within a different countries. Contact us and the directions. short drive or walk from PGS. Avalon is a nearest American embassy for details on small community with shopping, how to apply for a student VISA and other From the West/Airport: Route 376 restaurants, churches and schools, about forms. (towards Pittsburgh) to I-79 North to five miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Exit 66 -Emsworth/Sewickley exit. What are the careers in Gunsmithing? Follow above directions. Can I visit PGS? With a thriving firearms industry, the PGS encourages visits to meet with staff, demand for quality Gunsmithing services From the East: Take Turnpike/76 to Exit faculty and students, tour the shop, and is steadily increasing. Existing shops and 28 (old exit 3) to I-79 South to Exit 66 – answer questions about a career in some retailers are hiring in-house staff. Emsworth/Sewickley exit. Follow above. Gunsmithing. Please call to schedule (continued next column) yours in advance.

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School®

Accredited by ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges)

Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators (PAPSA)

Member of Career Education Colleges & Universities (CECU)

Member of the Better Business Bureau

Approved for Veterans Training (including Post 9/11)

State Vocational Rehabilitation Training Benefits

Participates in the federal Title IV grant and student and parent loan programs (for those students who apply and qualify)

NRA Memberships include:

G. Robert Thacker: NRA Patron Member

Faculty: NRA Members and Life Members

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® Train to enter the career field with our In-Depth, 16-Month Master Gunsmithing Program®

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® (PGS) was founded in 1949, to train the returning World War II veterans who were desperately in need of work. At the start of the Korean Conflict, Mr. George R. Thacker became Director of Education. He established a training institution that has become a well respected Gunsmithing School, not only in the nation but internationally. Students have enrolled from many states and foreign countries. They are from varied backgrounds and have achieved a high level of success. Their occupations after graduation range from independent Gunsmiths to CEOs of both firearm and non-firearm related companies.

The reason for the highly successful Master Gunsmithing Program® was due to Mr. Thacker’s ability to modify and change program content to meet both the needs of employers and the shooting public. A Program Advisory Committee consisting of employers and independent Gunsmiths meets twice a year to discuss how the program addresses the needs of the Gunsmithing industry. This assures our proprietary curriculum meets and exceeds the demands of employers.

The PGS Mission is to help individuals achieve their career objectives through a progressive Gunsmithing program by building skills in a planned and organized manner. Students will reach their potential and become skilled craftsmen and women who utilize both their hands and mind. Graduates will become employed as a direct result of the training program meeting a growing need for servicing law enforcement, security personnel, hunters and sportsmen.

Mr. Thacker decided many years ago that the quality of training and personal contact with each student has a direct correlation to employment potential. Today, PGS continues his philosophy, maximizing each student’s learning potential through closely mentored training.

This picture shows an instructor demonstrating how to properly polish a receiver. Proper metal preparation is the key to success in rebluing firearms.

Carefully Designed, Progressive Courses Build Skills

The Master Gunsmithing Program® consists of four semesters containing 16 different courses. Each course builds and prepares the student for the next course and semester. Individual courses and descriptions are listed on a separate page. Each semester, course and project have specific Gunsmithing goals and objectives. Those individual objectives all work and point toward the “Income Producing Areas” of the career. This means that the training is ALL job related. There are no unrelated courses or projects. Since there are many course objectives, our staff would be happy to discuss them with you in depth. We suggest that you call to schedule a tour of the school, to see and meet PGS students, view their projects, talk to an instructor and discuss your career ambitions.

Student projects, work typically accomplished in a Gunsmithing shop

Shotgun Choke Work 1911 Custom Accurizing

Stock Checkering Rebarrelling a Rifle

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® is located in a suburban area of metropolitan Pittsburgh. Located within walking and short driving distances are affordable housing, shopping and recreational activities. PGS is also strategically located within a short driving distance of state game lands with opportunities for lawful hunting and trapping, as well as public shooting ranges, for students who wish to continue pursuit of these interests while at PGS.

Learning the diversity of Gunsmithing will challenge your intellect and mechanical abilities. Each school day will be exciting, challenging, rewarding and productive. Invest in your future now and you can earn a career that will last a lifetime. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Train in our in-depth, comprehensive Master Gunsmithing Program® in the state that gave birth to the Pennsylvania Long Rifle.

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School®, a place where your future begins!

Master Gunsmithing Program® Curriculum

Your education at PGS will prepare you for employment as an entry-level Gunsmith, and our curriculum has been designed over many years to produce skilled, knowledgeable technicians who can add valuable services to any store, company or community.

At PGS, you will learn how to polish and blue guns; do repairs; customize firearms; operate drill presses, lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc. You’ll learn how to weld, and fit and chamber rifle barrels. Business Practice in Semester IV will prepare you for employment, whether as an independent Gunsmith or in the employment of others.

Ø Intense, concentrated 16-month program comprises two academic years of instruction.

Ø Carefully designed, progressive courses build skills in a planned and organized manner.

Ø All instruction under the supervision of experienced Gunsmithing instructors.

Semester I: Introduction to Gunsmithing 624 hours - Introduction - Alternate Finishes - Bluing - Heat Treatment

Semester II: Intermediate Gunsmithing I 624 hours - Introduction to Checkering - One Piece Stockmaking - Two Piece Stockmaking - Specialized Stockmaking Techniques

Semester III: Intermediate Gunsmithing II 624 hours - Welding and Soldering - Sight Mounting - Ballistics and Reloading - Machine Tool Introduction - Barrel Fitting and Chambering

Semester IV: Advanced Gunsmithing 624 hours - Business Practice - Custom Riflemaking - Custom Gun Making and Design - Custom Alterations and Repair

Total Clock Hours of Instruction: 2496

Students attend class Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. A new group of students begins the first weekday of every month (except July and December).

How much does it cost to go to school?

Tuition is due the first school day of each semester and is $7020 per semester (our Master Gunsmithing Program® is comprised of four semesters). See the chart below.

Tools, Books and Supplies Additional costs of your Gunsmithing training at PGS are the books, tools, supplies and firearm components such as actions, barrels and stock blanks needed as the student progresses through the program. PGS maintains a school store for the convenience of our students, and the above items may be purchased through the school store or any source the student wishes.

Also for the convenience of our students, PGS offers pre-assembled “tool kits” for Semesters 1, 2 and 3 with all required tools and supplies, plus a small kit of tool holders for the lathe for Semester 4. The basic supplies and tools PGS stocks in the school store are chosen from a variety of companies because of their appropriateness to the Gunsmithing curriculum taught at PGS.

Students can choose to purchase supplies from other sources on their own; a list of the required items will be given to the student upon request. Students should have the required items on hand at the beginning of the specific semester to make the most of the clock hours and instruction. Some items may not need to be purchased if the student has any of the books, tools or supplies already, or has access to them.

Our Master Gunsmithing Program® utilizes all of the required tools and supplies to create not only instructional material but also valuable tools, fixtures and custom guns – invaluable to the student seeking employment or for display in their own shop.

The amounts listed below are for the required tools and supplies to complete the educational objectives for each semester, estimated at current market prices. Please remember that the student’s primary objective is to obtain training as a Gunsmith. Some choose to purchase optional supplies or more expensive woods, actions and accessories than is absolutely necessary – spending more than the amounts listed below. Each person’s financial resources are different, so plan according to your resources, and not to your desires.

Stock Total Barrels, Books, Tools, Woods, Tools, Semester Tuition Actions, Supplies, Etc. Finishes, Books, Parts, Etc. Etc. Parts, Etc. I: Introduction to Gunsmithing $7020 $2245 $50 $0 $2295 II: Intermediate Gunsmithing I $7020 $1555 $300 $450 $2305 III: Intermediate Gunsmithing II $7020 $1050 $0 $100 $1150 IV: Advanced Gunsmithing $7020 $380 $300 $2250 $2930

Miscellaneous household items such as paper towels, q-tips, notebooks, pens and paper will be needed throughout the program; many of these items the student may already have.

Firearms Needed for Alternate Finishes, Bluing and Repair Projects PGS does not operate a gun shop; work performed by students on alternate finishes, bluing and repair projects comes from their personal collection, or from family and friends. After acceptance, we advise students on the recommended firearms to procure, allowing them ample time to share their needs with family and friends, and minimize the need, if any, to purchase firearms for instructional purposes.

Is Financial Assistance available? Yes, for those who apply and qualify. Please see the two-sided handout in this packet for information on specific sources and instructions on applying. Financial Assistance Programs

Student financial assistance is funding which helps pay for education. Grants do not have to be repaid; loans do. To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, not be in default on a student loan or owe a refund on a grant, be registered with Selective Service if required, and for some types of aid, qualify for financial need (federal Pell grant, some state grants and subsidized student loan).

• Federal Pell Grant: Eligibility/amounts determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Maximum award of $6495 per academic year (eight-month period at PGS). Those with a Bachelor’s Degree are not eligible.

• Direct Student Loan: FAFSA data determines whether the $3500 (first year) and $4500 (second year) are subsidized (federal government pays interest during school) or is unsubsidized (interest accrues during this period). Interest rate is 3.73%.

• Additional Direct Student Loan: Dependent students are eligible for an additional $2000 each academic year; Independent students (or dependent students whose parent is denied a federal PLUS loan), an additional $6000 each academic year. Interest rate is 3.73%.

• If a dependent student (as defined by the FAFSA) qualifies for and borrows the maximum student loan amount for the two-year program ($12,000), the monthly payment under the standard (10-year) payment plan will be approximately $124 per month. [$3500 + $4500 + $2000 + $2000 = $12,000]

• If an independent student (as defined by the FAFSA) qualifies for and borrows the maximum student loan amount for the two-year program ($20,000), the monthly payment under the standard (10-year) payment plan will be approximately $206 per month. [$3500 + $4500 + $6000 + $6000 = $20,000]

• Direct PLUS Loan: Parent Loan for dependent students. Parents can borrow up to the cost of education (tuition, tools, living expenses) minus other financial aid (grants, student loans, etc.). Credit check required. Interest rate: 6.28%. Parents now can elect to defer payments until student graduates.

Note: Student loan amounts and interest rates subject to change, depending on current federal regulations.

PGS encourages students (and parents) to minimize their borrowing to the extent possible so that repayment is manageable and allows for flexibility to move if necessary, upon graduation, for employment.

Budgeting, living minimally both before and during enrollment, saving as much as possible before entering PGS, working part time while in school, avoiding high interest credit cards, enlisting family help – these are all ways that students can and should prepare for entry into PGS, especially if there is a wait list.

• State Grants: FAFSA submission required for most states and also determines eligibility. Make sure you meet your state’s deadline (available at www.fafsa.ed.gov).

• Veteran’s Benefits: Includes GI Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606/1607, EAP. Apply at https://www.va.gov. Also, contact the VA Education Center at 1-888-442-4551; consider all chapter benefits before making a decision on which benefit to apply for. You must also file the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal loan and grant and state grant programs.

• OVR Benefits: Students retraining after an injury or illness could be eligible for assistance from their state Vocational Rehabilitation Office. Check with your state to see if you qualify.

How To Apply: Enrollment & Financial Aid

Complete and return the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® “Application for Admission”, along with a transcript of your high school grades and required application fee as listed on the Application Submission Information Sheet found on the website under the “Admissions” tab. Veterans who have any length of time in the U.S. Armed forces must submit Member Copy 4 of their DD-214. Please ensure that the application is fully complete and accurate.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. As easy as 1-2-3 –

1. Apply for an FSA ID to electronically sign your FAFSA (click on FSA ID at top of FAFSA home page); print a worksheet to organize your information (available on the FAFSA website) 2. Complete the FAFSA (our school code is 016508) and sign with your FSA ID. Be sure to submit your FAFSA and print out a Confirmation Page. 3. Check the status of your processed FAFSA (now called a Student Aid Report) and make corrections if necessary.

Explore scholarships and grants through your employer, local community, high school and family affiliations. A reputable on-line website is www.fastweb.com. Invest some time and energy; it may pay off!

Are you eligible for veteran benefits or vocational rehabilitation assistance? Check with a VA or OVR counselor and begin the process early; paperwork takes time to process.

With the submission of a FAFSA, you’ll be completing the first step to obtain a federal Direct Student Loan. If eligible, our Financial Aid Department will assist you in the final steps, completing Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note.

Helpful Websites

We believe that an informed student is a financially empowered student. Therefore, we encourage you to visit the following websites to learn more about funding your education: www.fafsa.ed.gov File the FAFSA, obtain an FSA ID (electronic signature) and more www.studentaid.ed.gov Easy to understand information about planning and paying for school; combines content and interactive tools from several Department of Education websites www.finaid.org Information on grants, direct loans, scholarships, military benefits, as well as calculators to help with budgeting and repayment www.youcandealwithit.com Information on budgeting, credit cards, student loans and saving; calculators, too www.mysmartborrowing.org Info to help you make smart decisions about career choices and paying for your education. www.pheaa.org PA Higher Education Assistance Agency; grant information for PA residents https://www.vets.gov Learn all about VA education benefits; apply on-line here, as well www.sss.gov Selective Service; register on-line and confirm registration, if needed http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Benefits-for-Education:-Information-Center Information on education tax credits and student loan interest deduction www.upromise.com Earn money for school; make purchases from Upromise partners and a portion accumulates in your Upromise account for tuition and/or student loan payments PGS Application Submission Information Sheet

The PGS Master Gunsmithing Program® admissions policies are designed to admit only those students who are reasonably capable of successfully completing and benefiting from the training offered. Once all the materials required below have been submitted in their entirety, PGS staff will begin the application review process. The school reserves the right to require additional testing or more information during the application process.

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Admissions Requirements

1. Submit completed application for enrollment and $75 fee (check or money order payable to Pennsylvania Gunsmith School®)

2. Submit DD-214 (member version - 4) if a Veteran or served any time in any branch of the U.S. military

3. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent and submit transcript or GED with subject test scores. The credential must be: • Awarded by a high school recognized by the state department of education in which the applicant lives, or • Awarded by a high school or home school program that is recognized in the state in which it is issued, or • Awarded by a high school or home school program that is accredited by a recognized accrediting association or agency. If the above documentation (diploma credential, and proof of recognition by either the state or a recognized accrediting body) is not submitted, then the applicant must take and pass the GED exam.

4. Applicants (and their families) are strongly encouraged to visit PGS for a tour of the facilities and to speak with administrative and instructional staff and students. If you are unable to visit in person, arrangements can be made to meet via telephone or video-chat, with administrative and/or admissions staff.

5. If pursuing state or VA vocational rehabilitation, provide name, address and phone number of counselor.

6. Foreign students: Please see two additional requirements on application items checklist.

APPLICATION ITEMS TO APPLY FOR ENROLLMENT AT PGS

o Application Completed in full

o Employment History o Two Short Answer Questions on page 2 o Two Complete References (personal, professional) o 4473 Questions with Responses (page 3 of application) o Application Signed

o High School Transcript or GED

o If veteran/served ANY time in military, DD-214 (member version - 4)

o $75 fee (Check or Money Order payable to Pennsylvania Gunsmith School)

If an applicant from a country other than the USA, please submit:

o Credential Evaluation from accepted source o If applicant’s native language is not English, proof of proficiency in reading, listening, speaking and writing of the English language (e.g. TOEFL)

Call PGS for further information regarding international applicants. Application for Admission to the Master Gunsmithing Program® Pennsylvania Gunsmith School®

General Information

Name of Applicant: Date of Application:

Cell Phone Number: ( ) Social Security Number:

Home Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Date of Birth: Age: Marital Status: Email Address:

Alternate Contact Person (Name/Relationship/Phone Number):

Education funding will include (check any that apply) ☐ Self Pay ☐ Will apply for federal/state financial aid ☐ VA Education Benefits (e.g. Post 9/11) ☐ Will apply for state or VA Vocational Rehabilitation ☐ Other ______

Veteran/Enlisted or served any time in military? Type of Discharge:

Yes ☐ No ☐ Date of Discharge: High School Name and Address: Date Graduated:

Have you attended any postsecondary school? Yes ☐ No ☐

Dates of Name of Postsecondary School Attended City, State Degree Granted Attendance

Race/Ethnicity (statistical purposes only): Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes ☐ No ☐

Special Training in Gunsmithing:

Have you applied to any other gunsmith school? Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, which school(s)

Please do not write in this space Date Received: Application Fee:

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Employment History (Attach separate page if needed.)

Dates of Employer City, State Job Title Employment

Short Answer Questions

• Choose 2 questions to answer. • For each question, answer must be a minimum of 4 sentences. • Attach additional page if needed.

1. Why do you want to become a Gunsmith? 2. How did your interest in Gunsmithing and PGS develop? 3. What are your career goals?

Short Answer Question #______(MUST be a minimum of 4 sentences) ______

References Provide two non-family references (e.g. employer, co-worker, teacher, guidance counselor, friend, etc.)

Name Phone Number Email Address Relationship

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The following questions are from BATFE Form 4473: Firearms Transaction Record Part I. The information provided is used to determine whether an individual is prohibited under law from receiving/possessing a firearm. You must answer ALL questions honestly and to the best of your ability. **A prohibited person cannot attend PGS.**

Yes No Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime for which the judge could imprison you for more than one year? (Information is a formal accusation of a crime verified by a prosecutor.) Have you ever been convicted in any court of a felony, or any other crime for which the judge could have imprisoned you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation? Are you a fugitive from justice? Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance? Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state where you reside. Have you ever been adjudicated mentally defective (which includes a determination by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority that you are a danger to yourself or to others or are incompetent to manage your own affairs) OR have you ever been committed to a mental institution? Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions? Are you subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening your child or an intimate partner or child of such partner? Have you been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?

Have you ever renounced your United States citizenship? Are you an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States?

Are you an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa?

• I certify that the statements in this application are true and correct. • I understand that falsification automatically voids this application. • I understand that falsification when discovered will immediately terminate my enrollment in school.

______Signature of Applicant

______Signature of Parent/Guardian if Applicant is Under 18 Years of Age

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