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72999.01 – Gunsmiths

Gunsmiths fabricate guns and repair and modify firearms according to blueprints or customers' specifications. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Gun repairer
  • Gunsmith
  • Small arms repairer

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Fabricate guns and repair and modify firearms according to blueprints or customers' specifications.

Additional information

  • There is little or no mobility among occupations in this unit group.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (72411)
  • Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (72410)
  • Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (72423)
  • Other small engine and small equipment repairers (72429)
  • Police officers (except commissioned) (42100)
  • Welders and related machine operators (72106)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

729 – Others technical trades

Minor group

7299 – Others technical trades

Unit group

72999 – Other technical trades and related occupations

Occupational profile

72999.01 – Gunsmiths

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