I don't know if this is the right place to post this question, but here goes. Has anyone on this forum attended or is familiar with the above organization. Do they teach all types of M/L rifles. Is it worth the price? Thanks in advance.
Tom
Tom
-
Friends, our 2nd Amendment rights are always under attack and the NRA has been a constant for decades in helping fight that fight.
We have partnered with the NRA to offer you a discount on membership and Muzzleloading Forum gets a small percentage too of each membership, so you are supporting both the NRA and us.
Use this link to sign up please; https://membership.nra.org/recruiters/join/XR045103
The Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute
- Thread starter Old Sarge
- Start date
Help Support Muzzleloading Forum:
BadHorse
45 Cal.
you know i looked on there web site and i wouldnt do it. just seemed fishy, you know to good to be true kinda thing. and besides how would you ask the teacher a question or for help?
karwelis
karwelis
BadHorse
45 Cal.
heres there link http://www.americangunsmithinginstitute.org/?gclid=CJaY3trGi5UCFR8cagodwnXvrg
like i said it seems suspcious to me.
karwelis
like i said it seems suspcious to me.
karwelis
Last edited by a moderator:
I am not familiar with the Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute, I do know, however, that the American Gunsmithing Institute does produce mostly good DVDs on various aspects of gunsmithing.
I have viewed several AGI DVDs and have been happy with them.
Many AGI videos can be rented at smartflix.com, for those who are the suspicious sort.
I have viewed several AGI DVDs and have been happy with them.
Many AGI videos can be rented at smartflix.com, for those who are the suspicious sort.
Last edited by a moderator:
I don't have first hand (or even second hand) knowledge of "The Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute" but for those that want to poke around in its site here's a link:
The Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute
Just looking at the fees makes me think that although it may be a good school and worth every penny I have better things to do with my $1200-$1400. Even with their $100 discount for NRA members it still is pretty steep.
Just my thoughts on it. :hmm:
The Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute
Just looking at the fees makes me think that although it may be a good school and worth every penny I have better things to do with my $1200-$1400. Even with their $100 discount for NRA members it still is pretty steep.
Just my thoughts on it. :hmm:
Well.....for my two cents worth......I believe that just about anything you wish to learn about blackpower gunsmithing or how-too projects could be had right here on this forum....and it don't cost nothin' either....
You can post photo's, ask all kinds of questions (probably get marital advice too), share a joke or two...it's even got a spel chec....a spelllchec....a spell cheecker...it's got one of them darn things so you can write right...
You can post photo's, ask all kinds of questions (probably get marital advice too), share a joke or two...it's even got a spel chec....a spelllchec....a spell cheecker...it's got one of them darn things so you can write right...
- Joined
- Jan 3, 2004
- Messages
- 14,767
- Reaction score
- 317
I can pipe up as a retired specialist in "distance delivery" or "distance education programs" as they call this one. I took a pretty close look at the site from the purely academic standpoint.
Distance education (the new buzzword for "correspondence classes") depends a whole bunch on student motivation for success. This one seems well set up for feedback, but as with all of them it's only going to be successful if the student keeps his head down and his butt up at the work table. The instructor can help motivate, but he's not on hand to kick a$$ and take names if a student doesn't follow through. That's up to the student.
Cost compared to time and content seems competitive with other correspondence programs of similar duration and depth. Frankly it's even a little low when measured on that scale.
Lot's of intro material that some may feel is too basic, but is necessary for the average new student.
Up to the student to decide if the content (especially final outcome) meets his needs and interests. It's an indicator of emphasis that course fees include a BP revolver kit rather than a basic rifle kit. I'd be pretty sure that it met my needs if I was a revolver enthusiast, but a little hesitant if my interest was only long guns. Research and questions would be required.
I'd treat this like I do any expensive service, whether a guided hunt or roof repair on my house. I'd ask for the email address and phone # of past clients so I could contact them directly with my questions.
Distance education (the new buzzword for "correspondence classes") depends a whole bunch on student motivation for success. This one seems well set up for feedback, but as with all of them it's only going to be successful if the student keeps his head down and his butt up at the work table. The instructor can help motivate, but he's not on hand to kick a$$ and take names if a student doesn't follow through. That's up to the student.
Cost compared to time and content seems competitive with other correspondence programs of similar duration and depth. Frankly it's even a little low when measured on that scale.
Lot's of intro material that some may feel is too basic, but is necessary for the average new student.
Up to the student to decide if the content (especially final outcome) meets his needs and interests. It's an indicator of emphasis that course fees include a BP revolver kit rather than a basic rifle kit. I'd be pretty sure that it met my needs if I was a revolver enthusiast, but a little hesitant if my interest was only long guns. Research and questions would be required.
I'd treat this like I do any expensive service, whether a guided hunt or roof repair on my house. I'd ask for the email address and phone # of past clients so I could contact them directly with my questions.
The links you folks posted appear to be two distinctly different organizations.
"The American Gunsmithing Institute" http://www.americangunsmithinginstitute.org
"The Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute" http://www.academyofirishdance.org/AGHIindex.html
"The American Gunsmithing Institute" http://www.americangunsmithinginstitute.org
"The Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute" http://www.academyofirishdance.org/AGHIindex.html
Last edited by a moderator:
This is true Claude.
I posted the http://www.academyofirishdance.org/AGHIindex.html because it is the direct link to the company in question.
Getting back to the school.
If a person is wanting to learn about building and adjusting antique guns, that's fine but I feel that anyone who is intending to use their diploma to get a job as a gunsmith should stop and consider.
Most of the gun shops I'm aware of would look at the diploma and smile. Then they would say, "Who is The Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute?"
In other words, small unknown gunsmithing schools won't rate very high on the "experience" scale for job applicants.
I posted the http://www.academyofirishdance.org/AGHIindex.html because it is the direct link to the company in question.
Getting back to the school.
If a person is wanting to learn about building and adjusting antique guns, that's fine but I feel that anyone who is intending to use their diploma to get a job as a gunsmith should stop and consider.
Most of the gun shops I'm aware of would look at the diploma and smile. Then they would say, "Who is The Antique and Historical Gunsmithing Institute?"
In other words, small unknown gunsmithing schools won't rate very high on the "experience" scale for job applicants.
Last edited by a moderator:
