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Unread 02-21-2013, 09:52 PM   #27
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Hi Robin, Thank you. Yes I did, but it was a few years ago. And like the others, very little on side by side shotguns. Very good coverage on handguns, bolt action rifles, auto loading shotguns over/unders, and black guns. There just is not very much formal instruction out there for those wanting to learn side by side shotguns.

If our group is serious about this I suggest we sponsor an internship for a graduate from a gunsmithing school for about $6000 a year ($500 a month) to help cover living expenses. The gunsmith would pay the intern some salary and we would supplement that salary. Establish a committee to develope an application and qualifications and send an announcement and application to all the recognized gunsmithing schools. I think we would need a contract with the sponsoring gunsmith saying the intern would have to spend X amount of time on side by side shotguns. I don't think there is enough time for this graduating year but 2014 could work. I would certainly donate to that.

Cheers, Tom

PS: I don't think this money should come directly from the PGCA. I think it should come from donations from members and the PGCA should recognize these members in some fashon.
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