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		<title>Brownells 7th Annual Career Fair Runs March 27-28, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brownells&#8217; 7th Annual Gunsmith Career Fair will be held at the Des Moines Marriot Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa, March 27-28, 2013. The Brownells Gunsmith Conference &#038; Career Fair is expected to draw hundreds of attendees along with representatives from three dozen potential employers. As in past years, the Career Fair will include gunsmithing seminars [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brownells&#8217; 7th Annual <strong>Gunsmith Career Fair</strong> will be held at the Des Moines Marriot Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa, March 27-28, 2013. The <a href="http://www.gunsmithcareerfair.com/default.aspx" target="new">Brownells Gunsmith Conference &#038; Career Fair</a> is expected to draw hundreds of attendees along with representatives from three dozen potential employers. As in past years, the Career Fair will include gunsmithing seminars along with opportunities for individuals to interview for jobs with arms-makers and government agencies.</p>
<p><img src="http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/brownfair013.jpg" alt="Brownells job far."

Recent graduates, working gunsmiths, soon-to-graduate gunsmithing students, gun shop owners, and other firearm-related businesses are all invited to attend, as well as anyone interested in beginning a gunsmithing career. According to Frank Brownell: "The Gunsmith Career Fair is the place to network for gunsmiths and companies who employ them. It really is a must-attend event." Those interested can register online at <a href="http://www.gunsmithcareerfair.com/aspx/Registration.aspx?p=19" target="new">Gunsmith CareerFair.com</a>.</p>
<p>In addition to industry and government representatives, many trade schools and colleges offering gunsmithing programs will be exhibiting at the 2013 Gunsmith fair. 2012 exhibitors included:</p>
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<p>Colorado School of Trades<br />
1575 Hoyt Street<br />
Lakewood, CO  80215<br />
<a href="http://www.schooloftrades.com" target="new">www.SchoolofTrades.com</a></p>
<p>Montgomery Community College<br />
1011 Page Street<br />
Troy, NC 27371<br />
<a href="http://www.montgomery.edu" target="new">www.Montgomery.edu</a></p>
<p>Murray State College<br />
One Murray Campus<br />
Tishomingo, OK 73460<br />
<a href="http:/www.mscok.edu" target="new">www.MSCok.edu</a></p>
<p>Pine Technical College<br />
900 Fourth St. SE<br />
Pine City, MN  55063<br />
<a href="http://www.pinetech.edu" target="new">www.Pinetech.edu</a></td>
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<p>Pennsylvania Gunsmith School<br />
812 Ohio River Blvd.<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15202<br />
<a href="http://www.pagunsmith.edu" target="new">www.PaGunsmith.edu</a></p>
<p>Trinidad State Junior College<br />
600 Prospect Street<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
<a href="http://www.trinidadstate.edu" target="new">www.trinidadstate.edu</a></p>
<p>Wabash Valley College<br />
2200 College Drive<br />
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863<br />
<a href="http://www.iecc.edu/" target="new">www.iecc.edu</a></td>
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<address>Story tip by EdLongrange. Reader Submissions are welcome.</address>
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		<title>2012 Gunsmith Fair to Be Held in Des Moines April 27-28</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brownells&#8217; 6th Annual Gunsmith Career Fair will be held at the Des Moines Marriot Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa, April 27-28, 2012. The Sixth Annual Gunsmith Career Fair is expected to draw hundreds of attendees along with representatives from three dozen potential employers. As in past years, the Career Fair will include gunsmithing seminars along [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brownells&#8217; 6th Annual <strong>Gunsmith Career Fair</strong> will be held at the Des Moines Marriot Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa, April 27-28, 2012. The <a href="http://www.gunsmithcareerfair.com/page/page/5996618.htm" target="new">Sixth Annual Gunsmith Career Fair</a> is expected to draw hundreds of attendees along with representatives from three dozen potential employers. As in past years, the Career Fair will include gunsmithing seminars along with opportunities for individuals to interview for jobs with arms-makers and government agencies.</p>
<p><img src="http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/brownellsfair2011c.jpg" alt="Brownells job far."

Recent graduates, working gunsmiths, soon-to-graduate gunsmithing students, gun shop owners, and other firearm-related businesses are all invited to attend, as well as anyone interested in beginning a career in the gunsmithing profession. According to Frank Brownell: "The Gunsmith Career Fair is the place to network for gunsmiths and companies who employ them. It really is a must-attend event." Those interested can sign up at <a href="http://www.gunsmithcareerfair.com" target="new">Gunsmith CareerFair.com</a>.</p>
<p>In addition to industry and government representatives, many trade schools and colleges offering gunsmithing programs will be exhibiting at the 2012 Gunsmith fair. These include:</p>
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<p>Colorado School of Trades<br />
1575 Hoyt Street<br />
Lakewood, CO  80215<br />
<a href="http://www.schooloftrades.com" target="new">www.SchoolofTrades.com</a></p>
<p>Montgomery Community College<br />
1011 Page Street<br />
Troy, NC 27371<br />
<a href="http://www.montgomery.edu" target="new">www.Montgomery.edu</a></p>
<p>Murray State College<br />
One Murray Campus<br />
Tishomingo, OK 73460<br />
<a href="http:/www.mscok.edu" target="new">www.MSCok.edu</a></p>
<p>Pine Technical College<br />
900 Fourth St. SE<br />
Pine City, MN  55063<br />
<a href="http://www.pinetech.edu" target="new">www.Pinetech.edu</a></td>
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<p>Pennsylvania Gunsmith School<br />
812 Ohio River Blvd.<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15202<br />
<a href="http://www.pagunsmith.edu" target="new">www.PaGunsmith.edu</a></p>
<p>Trinidad State Junior College<br />
600 Prospect Street<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
<a href="http://www.trinidadstate.edu" target="new">www.trinidadstate.edu</a></p>
<p>Wabash Valley College<br />
2200 College Drive<br />
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863<br />
<a href="http://www.iecc.edu/" target="new">www.iecc.edu</a></td>
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<address>Story tip by EdLongrange. Reader Submissions are welcome.</address>
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		<title>Brownells Announces Annual Gunsmith Career Fair Seminars</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 5th Annual Brownells Gunsmith Career Fair will feature some of the biggest names in the gun trade. These experts will share their knowledge to help budding gunsmiths learn new skills and grow their businesses. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms &#38; Explosives (ATF) representatives will also be on hand to answer questions. The Gunsmith Career [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" src="http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/gunsmith2011logo.png" alt="Brownells' Gunsmith Career Fair" hspace="6" align="right" />The 5th Annual Brownells <a href="http://gunsmithcareerfair.com" target="new">Gunsmith Career Fair</a> will feature some of the biggest names in the gun trade. These experts will share their knowledge to help budding gunsmiths learn new skills and grow their businesses. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms &amp; Explosives (ATF) representatives will also be on hand to answer questions. The Gunsmith Career Fair runs April 15 and 16, 2011, at the Downtown Marriott Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa. The event is <strong>FREE to gunsmiths</strong> and exhibitors.</p>
<p><strong>Wide Range of Scheduled Seminars</strong><br />
Seminars range from advancing your career in the gunsmithing profession to starting or expanding a gunsmithing business. View the full seminar schedule at <a href="http://gunsmithcareerfair.com" target="new">gunsmithcareerfair.com</a>. Scheduled Seminars are listed below:</p>
<ul><strong>Seminar Title and Seminar Leader</strong>
<li>Am I Gunsmithing or Manufacturing &#8212; ATF Technology Branch (4/15)</li>
<li>Alternative Careers in the Industry &#8212; Bill Gravatt, Sinclair Int&#8217;l (4/15)</li>
<li>Essential Components of a Business Plan &#8212; Tom Shay (4/15)</li>
<li>Creating Your Niche in Life &#8212; Doug Turnbull (4/15)</li>
<li>Marking Variances &amp; When are They Required &#8212; ATF Technology Branch (4/15)</li>
<li>Finding Your Specialty in the Industry &#8212; Sharon Dressel (4/15)</li>
<li>Small Businesses Don&#8217;t Die; They Commit Suicide &#8212; Tom Shay (4/15)</li>
<li>Responsible, Professional Gunsmith Opportunities (Keynote Address) &#8212; Ron Power (4/15)</li>
<li>Professional Techniques on Gunsmithing Guns &#8212; Ron Power (4/16)</li>
<li>Creating a Great Customer Experience &#8212; Bart Miller (4/16)</li>
<li>Understanding Ballistics &#8212; Paul Dressel (4/16)</li>
<li>Communicating with the Public &#8212; Reid Coffield (4/16)</li>
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<p><strong>It&#8217;s Not Too Late to Register</strong><br />
There&#8217;s still time to register to attend or exhibit, just go to gunsmithcareerfair.com or call 641-623-5401 and ask for Stacy or Jill. Attendees and exhibitors are urged to book hotel rooms and flights early.</p>
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