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dchi · September 21, 2008, 10:45 PM

This is diffinitely a good thread. I have been saving money for a long time and I have a GI bill to go to the Colorado school of trades. I have a break in my current carear and own lots of guns to work on. But after reading of all the possible pitfalls, Im concerned to say the least. Im good with my hands artfull if you call it that but I lack the training. I've got 50K to invest in school and to set up shop when Im done. I have 3 possible locations to set up shop. 2 friends have large gun shops with extra room and no good gunsmiths in the area. The 3rd place has a great gunsmith and they may not need the help. But he's been there 25+ years and may be looking to retire. What do you think? By the way Im 37 years old and have full filled my dreams working as a police office, being in the millitary, and I have worked for 2 engineering companies. I hated the engineering jobs but the pay was pretty good. Im not looking to get rich, I want a job that I will enjoy for the rest of my life.

September 21, 2008, 10:45 PM	#20
dchi Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2007 Posts: 170	This is diffinitely a good thread. I have been saving money for a long time and I have a GI bill to go to the Colorado school of trades. I have a break in my current carear and own lots of guns to work on. But after reading of all the possible pitfalls, Im concerned to say the least. Im good with my hands artfull if you call it that but I lack the training. I've got 50K to invest in school and to set up shop when Im done. I have 3 possible locations to set up shop. 2 friends have large gun shops with extra room and no good gunsmiths in the area. The 3rd place has a great gunsmith and they may not need the help. But he's been there 25+ years and may be looking to retire. What do you think? By the way Im 37 years old and have full filled my dreams working as a police office, being in the millitary, and I have worked for 2 engineering companies. I hated the engineering jobs but the pay was pretty good. Im not looking to get rich, I want a job that I will enjoy for the rest of my life.