American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI)
American Gunsmithing Institute helps firearm enthusiasts keep their guns in safe and optimal condition, maximizing their shooting experience in a way that ensures “that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”
AGI is also the USA's leading school of gunsmithing courses. We offer education in professional and practical gunsmithing, gun law, welding, and machine shop (lathe / vertical mill). The courses are comprehensive and easy to grasp, enabling you to become an expert fast while learning from home.
We also offer instruction in the repair and customization of firearms, including disassembly, reassembly, troubleshooting, relining barrels, gun cleaning, etc, and specialist courses for Law Enforcement Armorers and Certified Firearms Appraisers. We help improve the precision and performance of shooting and hunting techniques, including long-range, Cowboy Action, instinctive shooting, and more.
Popular guns include: AK47,Ruger,Glock,ATI
Winchester 1894 Screw Repair: Fixing the Worst Burred Screws You’ve Ever Seen | AGI
Rechambering a 30-30 Winchester to 30-30 Ackley Improved | Over The Gunsmith's Shoulder | AGI
Over The Gunsmith's Shoulder: Smith & Wesson 29 Cylinder Lock Repair (Center Pin, Timing, Hand Drag)
Master Gunsmith Ken Fixes a Broken Forend Spring Step by Step | Over the Gunsmith’s Shoulder
Gunsmithing School Success Story: AGI Grad Jason Volpe's Dream Career - Sawgrass Armament
AGI at GOALS 2025 Range Day | Suppressors, Smart Firearms & 2A Tech in Knoxville
Don’t Go on Safari Until You Hear This! Thinus Steyn’s Advice for First-Time African Hunters
What’s Inside Darrell’s Field Toolkit at Big Water Safari, South Africa. Gunsmith Secrets EXPOSED
How an AR-15 Works: Design & Function Revealed – AGI AR-15 Armorer Course Sample
Recoil Pads - How To Make Money Gunsmithing - Interview with Darrell Holland Shot Show 2025
How To Make Money Gunsmithing Doing Muzle Brakes - Interview with Darrell Holland Shot Show 2025
Master the Art of Cerakote: Professional Firearm Coating Course by AGI
How Long Does It Take To Become An AGI Certified Gunsmith?
Do I Need To Be Able To Weld and Machine To Be A Gunsmith?
I Live In A Rural Area, How Can I Find Enough Gunsmithing Work?
What does the average gunsmith charge?
Why Do You Think AGI's Teaching Method Is Better Than Other Gunsmithing Schools?
Do I Need To Be An Apprentice For Another Gunsmith Before I Take A Gunsmithing Course?
What Are The Different Types of Courses That AGI Has Available?
I'm Afraid To Work On Customer's Guns. What If I Get In Trouble And I'm Stuck?
Does The American Gunsmithing Institute Offer Any Hands-On Training?
How Do I Find Guns To Work On When I'm Just Getting Started?
What Type of Business Entity Should I Set Up For My Gunsmithing Business?
What Separates A Real Gunsmith From A "Parts-swapper"?
(NEW) How Can I Make Easy Money While I'm Getting Started Gunsmithing?
Do I Need To Have a FFL To Take AGI's Courses?
How Complicated of a Process Is Getting FFL?