Survey #2 Total surveys sent 350 Returned 321 What do you consider your speciality in the trade? Gunsmith 301, Rifle smith 284, Pistol smith 179, Shotgun smith 87, Stock maker 93, Firearms restorer 19, Metal coating 23. Firearms engraver 4 (many listed more than one speciality) How long have you been doing this work? 1 to 48 years    Average 20 years Who would you have do work for you? Please list their name and specialty. 411 names 67 with more than 1 mention, 56 with more than 3 mentions, 49 with more than 5 mentions. 31 with more than 7 mentions. What is the average time spent on a project? Gunsmithing 1 to 2 hours, Rifle smith 5 to 8 hours, Pistol smith 3 to 5 hours, Shotgun smith 3 to 5 hours, Stock maker 5 to 8 hours, Firearms restorer 10 to 15 hours, Metal coating 4 to 6 hours, Firearms engraver 4 to 20 hours Have you had to turn down work because of time restraints? Yes 183 no 138 How did you learn your trade? Self taught 197, School 39, Correspondence school 4, Apprenticeship 81 Would you recommend someone learning the same way? If not how would you suggest someone learn the trade? Yes 206, No 115,       School 14, Apprenticeship 62, Self taught 39 How do you advertise your products and services? Word of mouth 321, Newspaper 16, Paid Yellow page ad 127, Magazine 14, TV ad 72, Do you sub out any of your work? Yes 108, No 213 Would you consider an apprentice? If not why. Yes 264,  No 47   No room, cost of training, liability Please list who you feel is the best in your trade?