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Sonoran Desert Institute offers online, hands-on education in firearms technology and uncrewed systems. Learn from anywhere, get tools shipped to you, and earn a credential that helps you level up your skills, your shop, or your career.

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Which Program Fits You Best?

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Associate of Science in Firearms Technology

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Certificate in Firearms Technology – Gunsmithing

Disassembled handgun, tools, and a copy of the Shooter’s Bible laid out on a Sonoran Desert Institute workbench during firearm maintenance training.

Certificate in Firearms Technology – Handgun Specialist

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Get a Credential. Keep Building.

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Online, Yes. Hands-On? Absolutely.

Hands working on the trigger mechanism of a Taurus revolver on a Sonoran Desert Institute bench mat during gunsmithing training.

Start Where You Are

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Flexible. Industry-Specific.

Turn your skills into something more.

If you're already building, repairing, or buying and selling on GunBroker, you're not starting from zero—and Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) is built for people like you. Our accredited online school in firearms technology and uncrewed systems give you the structure, tools, and support to take your passion further.

Learn from home, apply what you know, and earn a credential that can help you grow your business, boost your skills, or break into the firearms industry. SDI provides online coursework, hands-on training with tools shipped to your door, and real support from experienced faculty.

What we offer:

  • Gunsmithing and firearm repair programs
  • Drone and uncrewed systems programs
  • Flexible online course work
  • Tools and materials shipped to you
You know more than most. We help you go further.