I am about to retire from law enforcement in the next year and was looking into becoming a gunsmith as a part time retirement job. How are these online courses from Ashford rate? How would you go about being a apprentice to a gunsmith? Can you get a ffl license to work out of your home in NJ or do you need to work for a store? I am very familiar with different types of firearms and am not looking to get rich doing it. Just a passion to keep me busy. Any advice would be very appreciated. Thanks..Bob

I would reach out to PK90 he did something similar to what you wanted before he moved out of NJ.  He is still listed under arms n ammo in the vendor section.

Pm me, i have been apprenticing for quite a while

If you are anywhere in out part of the woods ( north jersey) talk to George from Paterson Gunsmithing . He is always looking for professional help.