Gunsmith Schools in Tempe, AZ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare gunsmith zip search programs in Tempe, Arizona. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Gunsmith Schools Near Tempe, AZ

#1

Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, AZ 2.9 miles away BOC Score 39.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 2,617
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ 85.4 miles away BOC Score 57.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,948
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,486
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 80
  • Annual completions: 1,709
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Arizona Gunsmith Salary Snapshot

Arizona
Arizona Median Pay $77,210 $37.12 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $68,990 $33.17 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 49-9069 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Firearm types covered (handguns, rifles, shotguns, black powder)
  • Machining and metalworking hands-on hours
  • FFL licensing requirements and ATF compliance topics
  • Stock fitting, bluing, and finishing techniques
  • State and federal firearms law coverage

Next Steps

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