My son will graduate from High School in 2 years and has his heart set on going there. I have heard it is the best gunsmithing program in the nation. Can anyone confirm that or suggest other colleges?
You might want to consider sending him to this summer camp for the summer between his Junior and Senior years. It might give him thoughts about another- [and better paying!] career.
In general, anything related to the machine tool trades or tool and diemaking is a real good foundation for serious modern gunsmithy operations- and if working as an independent, the basics of small business operation are a must. Funny thing is, the really good smiths I know are crying for serious and reasonably well-qualified apprentices. A lot depends on what direction within the industry your son might have an interest in pursuing, but yeah, there's a lot of opportunity out there.
Thanks for the info on that camp. I can’t wait to show him. Not sure it will change his mind, but I know he will be interested.