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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I'm amazed that you offer so much, so fast, for so much less than any other University. How do you do it?
A: Phoenix State University is the leading ACCREDITED online trade school in the U.S. Because of our association with Smith Tactical (the largest employer of gunsmiths, engravers and reloaders in the U.S.) and ETI (One of the world's largest LE/Military Distributors), we can offer far more to our students than just a great start. We simply don't stop until our grads are successful educationally AND financially!
Q: What is the main difference between Certified Reloader and Gunsmith Reloader?
A: First, if you've gotten any level of PSU Gunsmith certification, you are automatically upgraded from Certified Reloader to Gunsmith Reloader (just buy now for the Certified, and we'll upgrade your order go Gunsmith). Although Certified Reloader is all you need for upcoming new regs, many of our grads prefer Gunsmith Reloader, because it allows them to buy wholesale at both Reloader AND Gunsmith vendors. There is additional learning material about Gunsmithing above and beyond the Reloader Course in the second course. If you take Certified first, you can also always upgrade to Gunsmith Reloader for just the difference, not a whole new course purchase.
Q: Do I need my FFL to become a reloader or gunsmith?
A: There are many flavors of home and store based reloading and gunsmith practices, and it depends on your situation, location and business goals. You can visit our GunsmithFFL.com site for more discussion, or click HERE for info on our FFL kit. As of this year, reloaders do NOT need a manufacturing FFL license, but there are many ban efforts to change this. ORDERING NOW will grandfather your license against these changes!
Q: I saw that some other schools offer "tools" with their programs, but they take almost a year and cost over $750 compared to your $99. How do you differ?
A: We've seen that ad too! First, that school is NOT accredited and is not even in the top 20 for reloading and gunsmith programs (PSU is NUMBER ONE in BOTH). Your certificate will NOT be recognized by the trade, wholesalers, manufacturers, ATF, insurers or City and State business licensing departments like it is with PSU. The "tools" they offer are a small caliper gauge and a screwdriver set you can get from Brownell's or Numrich for $29. How do you spell rip off? Reality... PSU is the ONLY accredited online University with Reloading and Gunsmith programs that offers grads equipment financing, wholesale trade acceptance, and approval by all major insurers, manufacturers and distributors.
Q: What if I buy reloading now and decide I want gunsmith later?
A: In many online universities, you have to pay for each course separately. At PSU, you ALWAYS get credit for your previous courses. So, if you buy the reloader course, and decide you want the gunsmith upgrade later, you only pay the DIFFERENCE, never a full second amount.
Q: I talked to one of your Graduate Gunsmith Reloaders who said you're the only school that could get him trade approval without brick and mortar. What is that about?
A: Because of our association with Smith Tactical and ETI, and due to being nationally accredited, your PSU Reloader or Gunsmith Certificate allows you to buy wholesale from every leading manufacturer and distributor WITHOUT needing to prove you have a physical store or reloading factory. This allows many of our reloaders and gunsmiths to make $200,000 plus the first year with only a spare bedroom or garage shop. PSU is the ONLY University that GUARANTEES trade acceptance without a brick and mortar store.
Q: Can I contact my advisor by phone?
A: Phoenix State University policy on phone contact is that resident (on campus) students are allowed phone contact, web (online) students must communicate by email. The reason for this is that your communications, progress, questions, etc. are logged and become part of your transcript, which keeps our accreditation (and your certificate/license) healthy. You also get only one instructor/ advisor to answer your questions with deep knowledge of the subject and your progress/situation, rather than some random operator at a phone bank in India or the Phillipines like many schools today.
Q: Does the $99 Reloader course require additional hidden expenses in tools or other materials before completion? What does my certificate say?
A: Your Reloader Certificate has your Name and "Certified Reloader" or "Gunsmith Reloader" (depending on course) on the cert. NO, there are no additional or hidden charges, your purchase takes you right through your successful certificate, including shipping it 2-3 day Priority to you upon completion of your exam. We hear you, we know of one course being offered for $900 that then requires you to purchase over $2,800 in tools before they will send your certification, and they are not even accredited! We have a Fortune 500 company behind us, and actually finance, lease and floorplan tools, equipment and inventory for our grads, but do not require any additional purchases.
Q: I already have a HOME based FFL and recently read that you have to be gunsmith certified to be renewed. Is this true?
A: You are exactly right, this decision by ATF is very recent and is the ominous start of a lot more activist Democrat and VPC activity. The actual language of the decision (internal Agency and not available to the public) says that hours of operation by appointment or weekends are now only for certified gunsmiths, meaning this can also apply to a retail store with part time hours! If you are audited, you will be shut down, and your renewal will be denied if you are not a gunsmith. Hundreds of our new students each week are from folks in your exact situation.
Q: I ordered the Gunsmith Reloader course and LOVE it. I can't believe I can be certified this fast by an accredited program! You have saved my butt, because I was about to lose my collection and ability to buy powder without it. Quick question: I noticed a shipping charge, but I ordered the online course, what are you shipping?
A: Thank you! We hear from hundreds of grads each week who have saved both their collection and their business with their new Certificate. The shipping charge you paid for is for shipment of your Certificate. Once you've completed your course, and give us the correct name, your certificate will read "John Doe, Certified Reloader" (or Gunsmith Reloader, depending on which course you order). Your Certificate is shipped Priority 2-3 day mail to your home or Paypal address. Any other school, customer, employer, wholesaler, trade manufacturer, City, County or State Licensing agency, tool or equipment supplier etc. who requests your transcript and validation of your Professional Reloader status will receive that report at no additional cost to you, unlike many Universities who charge up to $100 for EACH transcript!
Q: Is the purpose of this degree to teach me reloading, or to make sure I can still buy under the upcoming rules?
A: Phoenix State University is the leading ACCREDITED online trade school in the U.S. The answer to your question depends on where you are coming from. Some of our students are brand new to reloading and the material is everthing they need to get started. Others know so much about reloading that they only get the course to get licensed with their accredited certificate. Remember, INSURERS that require certification ACCEPT your transcripts from PSU. That means THEY must be convinced that the material you study has enough about safety to insure you. Even experienced reloaders find these courses fun, helpful, challenging, and in some cases, new and important. EVERY grad, even the most experienced, finds the BUSINESS aspects enlightening, and often suggestive of an exciting new career, even when stemming from an old hobby.
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PSU VS. Next Leading RELOADING School |
| What’s Included |
PSU Certificate |
#2 School |
| Accredited? |
YES |
NO |
| Extra Income? |
YES |
NO |
| Smith Tactical? |
YES |
NO |
| Under $200? |
YES |
NO |
| Finish 2 Months?? |
YES |
NO |
| City Licensure? |
YES |
NO |
| State Licensure? |
YES |
NO |
| ATF Accepted? |
YES |
NO |
| Transcript Transferrable? |
YES |
NO |
| Trade References? |
YES |
NO |
| Buy Powder? |
YES |
NO |
| Tools Wholesale? |
YES |
NO |
| RFP Referrals? |
YES |
NO |
| Equipment Leasing? |
YES |
NO |
| Insurer Accepted? |
YES |
NO |
| Trade Accepted? |
YES |
NO |
| FREE Transcripts? |
YES |
NO |
| Save collection? |
YES |
NO |
| Military Customers? |
YES |
NO |
| Law Enforcement? |
YES |
NO |
| Wholesale Bullets? |
YES |
NO |
| Wholesale Casings? |
YES |
NO |
| Wholesale Machines? |
YES |
NO |
| Shop Financing? |
YES |
NO |
| Related Courses? |
YES |
NO |
| Accepted Worldwide? |
YES |
NO |
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