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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

Core competencies

  • Repairing and Troubleshooting to accurately disassemble, replace and reassemble firearm components, as well as troubleshoot complex mechanical issues through systematic diagnostic testing
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure every firearm operates correctly, meeting strict accuracy requirements and complying with safety, legal and manufacturer specifications
  • Control of Settings to effectively manipulate and adjust firearm components, tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance, accuracy and safety
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to use hand and power tools such as chisels, files, scrapers and broaching and grinding machines to fabricate, repair and finish firearms
  • Attention to Detail to precisely work to assemble parts, attach and adjust sights and test completed firearms to determine the quality of assembly and of characteristics such as alignment and power
  • Knowledge in Public Safety and Security to understand basic safety protocols for handling, storing and securing firearms, as well as relevant regulations and laws concerning firearm safety

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

O*NET in-it

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