Gunsmithing

Gunsmith: Firearm Refinishing ~ 128 hours

Students must possess a concealed carry permit. There is no prerequisite for this course. This course introduces the student to refinishing operations as they relate to the gunsmithing industry. This class focuses on the aesthetics of metals, woods and synthetics of firearms. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate competencies in current gunsmith techniques of synthetic bedding of stocks, polishing and bluing of metals, heat treatment of various metals, and follow safe practices in these manufacturing processes.
Additional cost for books and other fees.

Gunsmith: Toolmaking ~ 128 Hours

Students must be able to obtain a pistol purchase permit from the local Sheriff’s office or possess a valid state issued concealed carry permit.
This course introduces the student to machining operations as they relate to the gunsmithing industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, blueprint reading, lathes, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon completion the student will manufacture tools necessary for the gunsmithing trade, and will perform basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling as well as follow safe practices in these manufacturing processes. Additional cost for books and other fees.

Gunsmith: Fundamentals ~ 128 Hours

Gunsmith Toolmaking is the prerequisite for this class. Students must be able to obtain a pistol purchase permit from the local sheriff’s office or possess a valid state issued concealed carry permit.
This course introduces current materials and gunsmithing techniques as they relate to gun manufacturing. Emphasis is place on material characteristic, applications, and tooling requirements pertaining to modern CNC “Computer Numerical Controlled” machinery. Upon completion student should be able to demonstrate competencies in current gunsmith techniques such as synthetic bedding of stocks, polishing and blue various metals, heat treating of various metals as well as manufacturing a firearm to SAMMI “Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute” standard. Additional cost for books and other fees. 

Gunsmith: Welding & Metallurgy ~ 102 Hours

This course is designed to prepare gunsmiths to operate Welding and heat treat equipment for firearm repairs. Students will practice different types of welding and soldering processes as well as differences in types of materials. Additional cost for books and other fees.

Basic Gunsmith Maintenance ~ 48 hours

Students must possess a valid concealed carry permit. No prerequisite is required for this class.  This course is designed for the entry level firearms student. This class consists of basic firearm safety, firearm anatomy, basic and functional inspection of parts, disassembly and assembly of weapons, and the concepts of cleaning such weapons.

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For more information on Gunsmithing, contact:

Dexter Edwards
(919) 464-2289
dwedwards@johnstoncc.edu