A.A.S. Degree/Diploma/Certificate

The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks.

Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work. The student will accomplish this work by performing actual gunsmithing tasks in a hands-on environment.

Graduates should qualify as professional gunsmiths, able to complete any task in general gunsmithing.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Gunsmithing Program, the graduate should be able to:

• Refurbish metal and wood for firearms
• Diagnose malfunctions in handguns, shotguns and rifles
• Make custom stocks and customize firearms
• Operate machine tools and rebarrel firearms
• Manufacture tools and parts for firearms
• Accurize handguns and rifles