Gunsmithing Diploma
Module 8 - The Gunsmithing Business
Gun Laws and Legislation
Covers legal considerations for the professional gunsmith or anyone in the business of working with, working on, selling or trading guns. Information on keeping records, transferring between licensees, requirements on unlicensed persons, firearm transaction records, and sales to law enforcement officers.
Setting up a Business
Basic guidelines for starting your own business. Outlines legal issues you need to consider, how to choose your business structure, licensing, zoning, taxes and deductions, finances and cash flow, insurance requirements, advertising and promotion, and more.
Bookkeeping
Financial record keeping for the small business owner. Discusses the different kinds of records you need to keep for income, accounting, expenses, taxes, and more. Helps you decide whether you want to set up your own bookkeeping system or work with an outside bookkeeper.
Computer-Aided Bookkeeping
How a computer can make keeping the books for your Gunsmithing business faster and easier. Includes guidelines on choosing the right kind of computer and software for your specific needs. Explains information storage, memory, output devices, operating systems, and applications software.
Appraising Firearms
Appraising gun value is a proven money maker and an easy way to grow your business. You learn how to judge the amount of finish and the condition of the bore and wood of firearms, what to look for when determining collector appeal, how to determine the year a firearm was made, and more.
Selling and Trading Used Guns
One more way to make money with guns - often without lifting a finger for repairs! Discusses how to sell and buy through the mail and at gun shows, how to establish a fair price for used firearms, and how to keep accurate records for used guns.
Selling New Guns
While there's more than enough work to keep you busy cleaning, repairing and restoring guns that people already own, there's still a booming market for new guns. Includes special tips on finding wholesalers, keeping up with new models, maintaining a well-stocked inventory, and handling warranty work.
Importing Firearms
Your last lesson contains information on how to make money importing guns. Among the many issues covered are getting an import license, locating and working with out-of-country manufacturers, and setting up solid transportation at both ends of the deal.
The Moto-ToolŪ Lab Kit
When you're in business for yourself, on way to stay ahead of the competition is by providing fast and efficient quality service to your customers. And while much of the gunsmith's work involves intricate craftsmanship and handwork, you can save time completing many of those tasks with special equipment. The Moto-ToolŪ you receive in this lab kit gives you portable power, versatility, and precision in one compact and lightweight hand-held device. The Moto-ToolŪ can help you tackle many gunsmith tasks one learns how to speed traditional techniques by using it to throat gun barrels, carve stocks, drill, engrave, grind welds, polish and finish metal for rebluing, remove rust, and much more.
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