The Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® is located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Avalon, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1949, PGS has provided thousands of students with a superior education in Gunsmithing and Gunsmithing-related fields. Pennsylvania Gunsmith School’s® mission is to train students in traditional, modern and innovative Gunsmithing techniques through a hands-on, in-person approach. Students will achieve the foundation necessary to “Think like a Gunsmith™”, providing opportunity for gainful employment in the firearms industry. The Pennsylvania Gunsmith School® strives to promote confidence, awareness, appreciation, and a sense of pride and accomplishment in each student as they complete their training to become Master Gunsmiths.