Pennsylvania Gunsmith School...Diploma in the Master Gunsmithing Program™ with credentials as a Sporting Arms Ordnance Technician™ Program Length: calculation: graduates who continue

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School℠812OhioRiverBoulevardPittsburgh,PA15202

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ThankyouforyourinterestinthePennsylvaniaGunsmithSchool℠MasterGunsmithingProgram™.Inthepagesthatfollow,youwillfindinformationonourcurriculum,instructionalphilosophy,tuitionandtoolcosts,financialaid,andimportantstatisticslikegraduationandplacementrates.Afewkeypointstokeepinmindasyoureviewthematerials:

• Ourcomprehensive,16-monthprogramisbasedina-shopsetting,justlikewhataGunsmithexperiencesonthejob.Graduatesareequippedwiththespecializedskillstomakeacontributiontotheindustryrightaway.

• SincePGSisaprivatecareerschool,ourmissionistohelpindividuals

achievetheircareerobjectives.OurteamofindustryexperiencedGunsmithinginstructorsmakesittheirpersonalmissiontoprovideyouwithrelevant,hands-ontrainingeveryday.Inaddition,ourstaffinadmissions,financialaidandcareerserviceswillsupportyouthroughoutyoureducation.

• Educationisaninvestmentinyourfuture.WehereatPGSstriveto

providethehighestqualityintraditional,modernandinnovativegunsmithtraining.

• OnceyouhavemadethedecisiontoapplytoPGS,youcanfindthe

ApplicationSubmissionInformationSheetandtheApplicationforAdmissiononourwebsiteunderthe“Admissions”tab.

Weencourageyoutocall,orbetteryet,scheduleavisittomakesureallofyourquestionsarethoroughlyanswered.Again,thankyouforyourinterest,andwelookforwardtohearingfromyou!Sincerely,The PGS Admissions Team

An Inside Look at PGS ...

Copyright Pennsylvania Gunsmith School℠

Introduction and Heat Treatment

Filing and gauging to a close tolerance by hand

Forging and heat treatment

Simple metallurgy

Photos by PGS graduate Guy Nelson Copyright by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School

Learning spatial perception

Chisel sharpening techniques

Firearm Function and Design

Bluing

Photos by PGS graduate Guy Nelson Copyright by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School

Disassembly and Polishing

Bluing and Reassembly

Stockmaking

Stock Inletting

Stock shaping and Fitting

Photos by PGS Graduate Guy Nelson Copyright by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School

Hand cut checkering

Handgun grips

Stock layout

Machine Tool Introduction

Barrel Vise

Action Wrench

Bolt Plugs Action Wrench Adapter

Photos by PGS graduate Guy Nelson Copyright by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School

Barrel Disassembly Bushings Bolt Bending Fixture

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PennsylvaniaGunsmithSchool℠ GainfulEmploymentDisclosure

WelcometoourStudentConsumerInformationpage;

wehopeyoufindithelpfulasyoudecideonacareer

andcorrespondingeducation.Pleasealsoschedulea

visittolearnmoreaboutourschool.

Thisinformationispresentedincompliancewith

HigherEducationOpportunityAct(HEOA)regulations.

MasterGunsmithingProgram™

O*NetInformation(U.S.Dept.ofLaborsite)www.onetonline.org-EnterGunsmithintheupperright“OccupationQuickSearch”box.

ThereisnospecificStandardOccupationalClassification(SOC)forGunsmithatO*Net;theoccupationsarelistedinrankorderbelowastorelevanceofthetitle,description,tasksandworkactivitiesassociatedwiththekeywordGunsmith:

SOC49-9099.00:Installation,MaintenanceandRepair

Workers,AllOther

SOC51-4081:MultipleMachineToolSetters,Operators,

andTenders,MetalandPlastic

SOC51-4199:MetalWorkersandPlasticWorkers,All

Other

CIPCode(ClassificationofInstructionPrograms;

assignedbyU.S.Dept.ofEducation):47.0402

OPEIDCode(Dept.ofEducation):02330600

(postsecondaryeducationidentificationcode)

Award:

DiplomaintheMasterGunsmithingProgram™with

credentialsasaSportingArmsOrdnanceTechnician™

ProgramLength:

2496clockhoursofinstruction(16monthstotallength;

fourinstructionalsemesters).

Costs:

Tuition-$27,144totalforthefour-semesterprogram.

($6786persemester)

Tools/Supplies:$8330total(estimate);variesasto

specificeducationalobjectivesforeachsemester.

TotalProgramCosts:$27,144+$8330=$35,474

Forstudentsenrollingduringthetimeperiod

4/1/2016–3/31/2017:

GraduationRate:92%(Of50studentswhostarted,46

completedtheprogram.)

On-TimeCompletionRate:67%(Of46graduates,31

completedontimeand15hadaleaveofabsencewitha

graduationdatelaterthanoriginallyscheduled.)

PlacementRate:70%(30of43graduatesavailablefor

placementwereverifiedasemployedinthefieldora

relatedfield).

TitleIVMedianLoanDebt:16ofthe46students

graduatinghadfederalstudentloandebt,withthe

medianbeing$12,000(about$121.49permonthfor

120payments;assumesstudentispayingtheinterest

onunsubsidizedloanswhileenrolled).

PrivateEducationMedianLoanDebt:Ofthe16with

federalstudentloandebt,0alsohadprivateloandebt.

RelatedOccupations:Thisprogrampreparesstudents

foremploymentasaGunsmith,andoccupationssuchas

machinist,welder,metalworker,woodworkerand

otherrelatedfields.

CalculationInformation:Includedinthecalculationof

theplacementrateareallstudentswhostartedthe

programbetween4/1/16–3/31/17;dataisbasedon

informationreportedtoPGSbystudentsortheir

employers.ThePlacementDirectorcollects

appropriatedocumentationtosupportreportedrates;

graduationandplacementratesarereportedtothePA

Dept.ofEducationandACCSC(AccreditingCommission

ofCareerSchoolsandColleges).

Thefollowinggraduatesareexcludedfromtheplacement

calculation:graduateswhocontinueonwitheducationinan

accreditedinstitutionofhighereducation(postsecondary)

onatleastahalf-timebasis;andgraduateswhofallintoone

ofthesecategories:death,incarceration,activemilitary

deployment,onsetofamedicalconditionthatprevents

employment,orinternationalstudentswhoreturnedtotheir

countryoforigin.

TypesofPositions:Graduatesfoundpositionsas

Gunsmiths(self-employedorgunshopemployee)or

relatedfieldssuchasfirearmsmanufacturingor

machining.Employmentconfirmationwascompiled

betweenstudentgraduationdateanddatereportwas

prepared;somestudentssecuredemploymentbefore

graduation.ThePlacementDirectormakesevery

efforttodocumentemploymentassoonaspossible.

WhenevaluatingGunsmithingPrograms,besureto

compare--

.Actualbenchtimeworkingonfirearms(PGS:2496totalclockhours;intensehands-ontrainingatworkbenchesmostofthetime.)

.Graduationcredential;ifanAssociateDegree,25%ofcontentcouldconsistofgeneralacademiccourses

suchasEnglishandelectives.(PGS:doesnotoffergeneralacademiccourses.)

.Costs,includingthenumberofclockhoursofactualGunsmithinginstruction,aswellastuitioncharges,to

obtainanapples-to-applescomparison.

(PGS:$27,144÷2496clockhours=$10.875/hour)

.Toolpolicies:dostudentsleavewithtoolsandsuppliestobegintheircareer,aswellascustom

firearmstosharewithcustomersand/oremployers?

(PGS:Studentsleavewithallthetoolsandsuppliestheypurchased,aswellasanarrayofsamplecustomfirearmstobegintheircareer.).Instructionalphilosophy:isthecurriculumreviewed

andmodifiedtomeettheneedsofemployers?

(PGS:AProgramAdvisoryCommitteeofemployersandprivategunsmithsmeetstwiceyearlytoassureourproprietarycurriculummeetsandexceedsthedemandsofemployers.)

ForadditionalPGSGainfulEmploymentDisclosure

information,visiturl:

https://pagunsmith.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2019/06/2019-GED-Template.pdf

QuestionsandAnswersaboutPGSWhataretheAdmissionsrequirements?AhighschooldiplomaorGED;students

mustbeabletoqualifyforaFFL(Federal

FirearmsLicense),althoughprocurement

ofthislicenseispartofthepost-graduate

employmentorentrepreneurialprocess.

Minimumageis17withparent/guardian

approval.

Thosewholovefinefirearmsand

appreciatequalityhandandmachine

workshouldapply.Previousexperience

isnotnecessary,onlythedesireto

becomeaskilledcraftsman.

Whatistheclassschedule?MondaythroughFriday,8am–4:30pm.

Studentsareenrolledthefirstweekdayof

eachmonth(exceptJulyandDecember).

Ishousingavailable?Manyapartmentbuildingsarewithina

shortdriveorwalkfromPGS.Avalonisa

smallcommunitywithshopping,

restaurants,churchesandschools,about

fivemilesfromdowntownPittsburgh.

CanIvisitPGS?PGSencouragesvisitstomeetwithstaff,

facultyandstudents,tourtheshop,and

answerquestionsaboutacareerin

Gunsmithing.Pleasecalltoschedule

yoursinadvance.

Whatarethefacultyqualifications?Instructorsmusthaveatleastthreeyears

ofpracticalexperienceandaretrainedto

teachGunsmithing.Theyenjoyimparting

knowledgetostudents,andmanyareavid

huntersandshooters.

DoyouacceptStateVocationalRehabilitation(VR)students?Stateaidisavailableinvaryingamounts

toqualifiedstudents.PGShas

successfullytrainedmanyVRstudents

andisequippedtotrainthephysically

challenged.ContactyourlocalVocational

Rehabilitationoffice.

Whataboutveteranseducationbenefits?PGSisapprovedforallVAprograms,

includingPost9/11.Contactyourlocal

VAofficeformoreinformation.

Doyouenrollstudentsfromothercountries?Yes,wehavetrainedstudentsfrommany

differentcountries.Contactusandthe

nearestAmericanembassyfordetailson

howtoapplyforastudentVISAandother

forms.

WhatarethecareersinGunsmithing?Withathrivingfirearmsindustry,the

demandforqualityGunsmithingservices

issteadilyincreasing.Existingshopsand

someretailersarehiringin-housestaff.

(continuednextcolumn)

Careers,ContinuedPrivateindustrypositionsin

manufacturingandrelatedcareersasa

machinist,woodworker,metal

refinisherormodelbuilderprovide

additionalcareeravenues.

Manystudentschoosetoopentheirown

gunshopupongraduation.WhilePGS

doesnotguaranteeplacement,ourstaff

willpartnerwithstudentstohelpthem

landthatfirstcriticaljob.

DirectionstoPGS:FromtheNorth:I-79SouthtoExit66-

Emsworth/SewickleyExit.Gosouthon

OhioRiverBlvdtowardsEmsworth.PGS

is3.5milesaway,onrightsideofthe

road.

FromtheSouth:I-79NorthtoExit66–

Emsworth/Sewickleyexit.Followabove

directions.

FromtheWest/Airport:Route376

(towardsPittsburgh)toI-79Northto

Exit66-Emsworth/Sewickleyexit.

Followabovedirections.

FromtheEast:TakeTurnpike/76toExit

28(oldexit3)toI-79SouthtoExit66–

Emsworth/Sewickleyexit.Followabove.

Pennsylvania Gunsmith SchoolSM

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 SchoolSM

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

Pennsylvania Gunsmith SchoolSM (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 SchoolSM 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 $6786 per semester (our Master Gunsmithing ProgramTM 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. 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.

Semester Tuition Books, Tools, Supplies, Etc.

Stock Woods,

Finishes, Etc.

Barrels, Actions,

Parts, Etc.

Total Tools, Books,

Parts, Etc. I: Introduction to Gunsmithing $6786 $2175 $0 $0 $2175 II: Intermediate Gunsmithing I $6786 $1550 $300 $450 $2300 III: Intermediate Gunsmithing II $6786 $900 $0 $100 $1000 IV: Advanced Gunsmithing $6786 $305 $300 $2250 $2855

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.

FinancialAssistancePrograms

Studentfinancialassistanceisfundingwhichhelpspayforeducation.Grantsdonothavetoberepaid;loansdo.Toqualify,astudentmustbeaU.S.citizenoreligiblenon-citizen,notbeindefaultonastudentloanorowearefundonagrant,beregisteredwithSelectiveServiceifrequired,andforsometypesofaid,qualifyforfinancialneed(federalPellgrant,somestategrantsandsubsidizedstudentloan).

• FederalPellGrant:Eligibility/amountsdeterminedbytheFAFSA(FreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid).Maximumawardof$6195peracademicyear(eight-monthperiodatPGS).ThosewithaBachelor’sDegreearenoteligible.

• DirectStudentLoan:FAFSAdatadetermineswhetherthe$3500(firstyear)and$4500(secondyear)are

subsidized(federalgovernmentpaysinterestduringschool)orisunsubsidized(interestaccruesduringthisperiod).Interestrateis4.53%.

• AdditionalDirectStudentLoan:Dependentstudentsareeligibleforanadditional$2000eachacademic

year;Independentstudents(ordependentstudentswhoseparentisdeniedafederalPLUSloan),anadditional$6000eachacademicyear.Interestrateis4.53%.

• Ifadependentstudent(asdefinedbytheFAFSA)qualifiesforandborrowsthemaximumstudentloan

amountforthetwo-yearprogram($12,000),themonthlypaymentunderthestandard(10-year)paymentplanwillbeapproximately$124permonth.[$3500+$4500+$2000+$2000=$12,000]

• Ifanindependentstudent(asdefinedbytheFAFSA)qualifiesforandborrowsthemaximumstudentloan

amountforthetwo-yearprogram($20,000),themonthlypaymentunderthestandard(10-year)paymentplanwillbeapproximately$206permonth.[$3500+$4500+$6000+$6000=$20,000]

• DirectPLUSLoan:ParentLoanfordependentstudents.Parentscanborrowuptothecostofeducation

(tuition,tools,livingexpenses)minusotherfinancialaid(grants,studentloans,etc.).Creditcheckrequired.Interestrate:7.08%.Parentsnowcanelecttodeferpaymentsuntilstudentgraduates.

Note:Studentloanamountsandinterestratessubjecttochange,dependingoncurrentfederalregulations.

PGSencouragesstudents(andparents)tominimizetheirborrowingtotheextentpossiblesothatrepaymentismanageableandallowsforflexibilitytomoveifnecessary,upongraduation,foremployment.Budgeting,livingminimallybothbeforeandduringenrollment,savingasmuchaspossiblebeforeenteringPGS,workingparttimewhileinschool,avoidinghighinterestcreditcards,enlistingfamilyhelp–theseareallwaysthatstudentscanandshouldprepareforentryintoPGS,especiallyifthereisawaitlist.

• StateGrants:FAFSAsubmissionrequiredformoststatesandalsodetermineseligibility.Makesureyoumeetyourstate’sdeadline(availableatwww.fafsa.ed.gov).

• Veteran’sBenefits:IncludesGIChapters30,31,33,35,1606/1607,EAP.Applyathttps://www.va.gov.

Also,contacttheVAEducationCenterat1-888-442-4551;considerallchapterbenefitsbeforemakingadecisiononwhichbenefittoapplyfor.YoumustalsofiletheFAFSAtodetermineeligibilityforfederalloanandgrantandstategrantprograms.

• OVRBenefits:Studentsretrainingafteraninjuryorillnesscouldbeeligibleforassistancefromtheirstate

VocationalRehabilitationOffice.Checkwithyourstatetoseeifyouqualify.

HowToApply:Enrollment&FinancialAid

CompleteandreturnthePennsylvaniaGunsmithSchool“ApplicationforAdmission”,alongwithatranscriptofyourhighschoolgradesandrequiredapplicationfeeaslistedontheApplicationSubmissionInformationSheetfoundonthewebsiteunderthe“Admissions”tab.VeteranswhohaveanylengthoftimeintheU.SArmedforcesmustsubmitMemberCopy4oftheirDD-214.Pleaseensurethattheapplicationisfullycompleteandaccurate.CompletetheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)atwww.fafsa.ed.gov.Aseasyas1-2-3–

1. ApplyforanFSAIDtoelectronicallysignyourFAFSA(clickonFSAIDattopofFAFSAhomepage);printaworksheettoorganizeyourinformation(availableontheFAFSAwebsite)

2. CompletetheFAFSA(ourschoolcodeis016508)andsignwithyourFSAID.BesuretosubmityourFAFSAandprintoutaConfirmationPage.

3. CheckthestatusofyourprocessedFAFSA(nowcalledaStudentAidReport)andmakecorrectionsifnecessary.

Explorescholarshipsandgrantsthroughyouremployer,localcommunity,highschoolandfamilyaffiliations.Areputableon-linewebsiteiswww.fastweb.com.Investsometimeandenergy;itmaypayoff!Areyoueligibleforveteranbenefitsorvocationalrehabilitationassistance?CheckwithaVAorOVRcounselorandbegintheprocessearly;paperworktakestimetoprocess.WiththesubmissionofaFAFSA,you’llbecompletingthefirststeptoobtainafederalDirectStudentLoan.Ifeligible,ourFinancialAidDepartmentwillassistyouinthefinalsteps,completingEntranceCounselingandaMasterPromissoryNote.

HelpfulWebsites

Webelievethataninformedstudentisafinanciallyempoweredstudent.Therefore,weencourageyoutovisitthefollowingwebsitestolearnmoreaboutfundingyoureducation:www.fafsa.ed.gov FiletheFAFSA,obtainanFSAID(electronicsignature)andmorewww.studentaid.ed.gov Easytounderstandinformationaboutplanningandpayingforschool;combines contentandinteractivetoolsfromseveralDepartmentofEducationwebsiteswww.finaid.org Informationongrants,directloans,scholarships,militarybenefits,aswellas calculatorstohelpwithbudgetingandrepaymentwww.youcandealwithit.com Informationonbudgeting,creditcards,studentloansandsaving;calculators,toowww.mysmartborrowing.org Infotohelpyoumakesmartdecisionsaboutcareerchoicesandpayingforyour education.www.pheaa.org PAHigherEducationAssistanceAgency;grantinformationforPAresidentshttps://www.vets.gov LearnallaboutVAeducationbenefits;applyon-linehere,aswellwww.sss.gov SelectiveService;registeron-lineandconfirmregistration,ifneededhttp://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Benefits-for-Education:-Information-Center Informationoneducationtaxcredits

andstudentloaninterestdeductionwww.upromise.com Earnmoneyforschool;makepurchasesfromUpromisepartnersandaportion

accumulatesinyourUpromiseaccountfortuitionand/orstudentloanpayments

PGSApplicationSubmissionInformationSheet 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. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for examples of student projects at PGS to give you a greater insight on Gunsmithing as a career. 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 ProgramTM Pennsylvania Gunsmith SchoolSM

Page 1 of 3

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?

Yes ☐ No ☐ Type of Discharge:

Date of Discharge:

High School Name and Address:

Date Graduated:

Have you attended any postsecondary school? Yes ☐ No ☐

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

Application for Admission to the Master Gunsmithing ProgramTM Pennsylvania Gunsmith SchoolSM

Page 2 of 3

Employment History (Attach separate page if needed.)

Employer

City, State

Job Title Dates of

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?

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

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Application for Admission to the Master Gunsmithing ProgramTM Pennsylvania Gunsmith SchoolSM

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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.

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________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian if Applicant is Under 18 Years of Age