Different places. Some smiths have independent shops, some work at a shop located at a gun dealer or a shooting range. Some smiths work for large sporting goods stores, such as Gander Mountain, Bass Pro Shops, etc, and some work for gun makers, performing repair work. Smiths may also be known as Armorers, and are members of the military, or work for law enforcement agencies.
Themselves, partners
All over the world in shops, rooms, etc..
In a gunsmith's shop. It had equipment for working on metal and wood.
At a gunsmiths
Gunsmiths have knowledge in how guns work and how they are made. They are also qualified to sell, maintain, repair and design guns. All of this knowledge and ability comes through training and apprenticeship so definitely courses or education is needed in order to be a gunsmith.
from old cloth
Guns and ammunition.
Yes, there are African-American gunsmiths. One of our users who lives in Peotone, Illinois is one, in fact. He and his daughter.
They are. To perform any kind of work on a firearm for money, you're required to hold a Type 1 FFL.
They came from a colony.
yes
Generally, no.