Scholarship?
 

Has the PGCA ever considered establishing a scholarship fund for the sole purpose of assisting youth who wish to go to gunsmithing school and learn the trade/skill? Just a thought, this could be a fund that would be targeted towards a son or daughter of a PGCA Member who wants to learn this trade.

Not trying to rock the PGCA boat or step on any toes (I'm a relatively new member). This could be another thing we could do as an organization to build more support in the restoration business, underscore the value we place on collection and restoration where necessary and prudent. Help youth develop an occupational skill etc. etc. Is this something the PGCA BOD would be will to discuss? I'd be willing to make a contribution to such a fund if there is broad based support for same.

56 views and no one has an opinion ? Interesting. "You'll never see a Brinks Truck following a hearse."

Personally, I think it is one hell of a good idea. Thanks for suggesting it. I agree, the BOD would have to discuss/analyze/approve and come up with eligibility criteria. Perhaps a selected student, after completing the appropriate course of study, might then work as an apprentice to some of our excellent gunsmith members to specialize in Parkers. Good idea

The NRA got ten grand without asking. A deserving student should be able to get a PGCA grant if he presented a good case for his gunsmithing goals. I suggest that a deserving student could step up.

I think we can say that the PGCA stands for the collection, preservation and restoration of these fine specimens of true American craftsmanship. Many of us, I dare say, the majority of us are to some extent dependant on the services of highly skilled gunmakers/gunsmiths to preserve and protect these fine doubleguns that we often inherit, acquire are given etc. It would be a nice way to help actualize these principles and help those sons AND daughters (grandchildren for many of us?) among our membership who might wish to pursue a career in this field. "you will never see a Brinks Truck follow a hearse"

I have no idea of the PGCA's disposable finances... and I think the proposal here has merit.

But, considering the existing assault on guns of any kind, I would think that every dime that can be spared should be spent on keeping or Second Amendment Rights. And our double guns.

Then, after that's secured, think of scholarships.

I think it's a great idea. The existing assault is on assault weapons, high capacity clips and those wanna be GI Joe's that play in that pool. I'd like to be the first double gun owner to put his money where his mouth is, Let me know where to send the check and who to make it payable to. It's time to get the next crop planted. This society can't die with us.

Merit or not this is something that the PGCA Board may want to take up for discussion and action if it feels there's sufficient merit and support within the organization. If the Board decides to establish a PGCA scholarship fund for our youth who wish to learn the art and pursue a career in gunmaking/gunsmithing I will gladly contribute to such fund. The Board could ask a number of interested senior PGCA Members to form a scholarship committee to develop and propose a set of guidelines and objectives for developing a fund and implementing same. If this were to come about, I would commit to contribute $500 to the pot (and forgo a few sins for the next few years!). My 2 cents.

I think if we could fund the NRA ten grand for a couple of years we should be able to help with a scholarship for some young person to keep this art alive.

I think that this may be a project for the PGCA Foundation. I believe that a fund could be set up with the foundation to fund a scholarship.
Jeff