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Next Enrollment Deadline is Today! Get your future started now: hubs.li/Q049C6pD0 #WhySDI #OnlineLearning #SonoranDesertInstitute #Gunsmithing #SDI #Tradesman

Where will you be one month from now in your career? SDI meets you at your current skill level and schedule. Next Enrollment deadline is Friday 4/3! Fill out the application to get started: hubs.li/Q049tgxv0 #SonoranDesertInstitute #OnlineLearning #WhySDI #Gunsmithing

April is the Month of the Military Child Sonoran Desert Institute recognizes the resilience and strength of children growing up in military families. Military children serve in their own way through frequent moves, new schools, and time apart from loved ones.

What was the first firearm you ever worked on?

SDI Graduates — Don’t Forget! With NRA right around the corner, spots for our graduate reception are filling up fast. Space is limited, so make sure you secure your spot before it’s gone. RSVP by April 3rd Lock in your spot today: hubs.li/Q048DbY60

Built the skills. Put them to work. Now he’s in the aviation space doing what he set out to do. That’s the kind of outcome we like to see. William Hutter, 2025 graduate Certificate in Uncrewed Technology – Aerial Systems #SDIGrad #DroneLife #UAS #AviationDreams

What is the Certificate in Firearms Technology – Handgun Specialist? This program provides an in-depth exploration of pistols and revolvers, covering mechanisms, operations, assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting. Ready to get your start today: hubs.li/Q047MwgS0

This or That? Innovative Style Alien or Boundary Breaking Yeet Cannon? Which one are you taking? #Gunsmithing #ShotShow #WhyISDI #Tradesman

Drones are changing industries—from photography and inspections to mapping and public safety. At SDI, our UAS program teaches drone tech, flight ops, and real-world applications in a fast-growing field. How will you make an impact in the drone industry? #SDI

Motivation Monday: Want to turn your passion or hobby into a career in the firearms industry? At SDI, students learn the skills behind firearms technology, gunsmithing, and machining. If you could work anywhere in the firearms industry, what would you want to do? #SDI

🎯Heading to NRAAM in Houston? Stop by Booth 517 to meet the SDI team and connect with the firearms community. 🎓 SDI Graduates: Join us for a private graduate reception on April 18 (6:30–9 PM) near the George R. Brown Convention Center. RSVP by April 3 #NRAAM #SDI

Going to GOA Freedom Fest? The Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) team will be there talking firearms, training, and careers in the industry. Come celebrate the Second Amendment and connect with the community. Register here: hubs.li/Q046bN4V0 #FreedomFest #GOA #2A #SDI

Why is proper headspace critical to firearm safety and reliability? Incorrect headspacing can cause malfunctions or even catastrophic failure if the chamber is too deep or too shallow. hubs.li/Q0460K4W0 #Gunsmithing #FirearmsTechnology #SDI #TradeSkills

Let’s go! 🔥 Full Auto Friday with Brandon Herrera and the Lewis Machine Gun. Also… big week for Brandon. We’re happy for him. The Lewis Gun was one of the most recognizable machine guns of World War I. #FullAutoFriday #MachineGun #WWI #FirearmsHistory #SDI

What if your machining course came with the machine? Students in the online Associate of Science in Firearms Technology program complete MAC 150: Introduction to Manual Lathe using a tabletop lathe shipped directly to them. Hands-on training matters. #Gunsmithing #SDI

Happy 111th birthday to the “Citizen Sailors” of the United States Navy Reserve. To the Sailors who serve with continued readiness and professionalism, supporting missions across cyber operations, intelligence, logistics, and aviation, we are grateful for your commitment.

THIS or THAT? Which one are you grabbing first? #Gunsmithing #WhyISDI

Start building the skills that put you at the bench. #FirearmsTechnology #SDICommunity

When is it important to wear PPE? Short answer: Every time it’s required. Whether you’re machining, grinding, working with chemicals, or test firing, PPE is not optional. Eye protection. Hearing protection. Respiratory protection. Gloves when appropriate.